Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters

2009-01-21 Thread Kevin Doucet
Please do report back on this find. At 10:05 PM 1/16/2009, you wrote: I always assumed our charges from the power company was based on amp hours rather than power. I don't pretend to be an electrician. Nor, did I play one on TV. I didn't even stay in a holiday Inn last night. We'll see what

Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters

2009-01-17 Thread Bob Kennedy
. - Original Message - From: Terry Klarich To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com ; Max Robinson Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 11:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters I always assumed our charges from the power company was based on amp hours rather than power. I

[BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters

2009-01-16 Thread Terry Klarich
Hello all: I needed to purchase a heater for my shop. I was looking at a couple of options; but, couldn't decide. After learning about quartz infrared heaters on this list, I did the research. And decided, for my application, this heater would work the best. So, I ordered one from grainger

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2009-01-16 Thread cheetah
hi terry, what did the heater cost? jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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2009-01-16 Thread William Stephan
@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters hi terry, what did the heater cost? jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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2009-01-16 Thread Terry Klarich
On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:51:51 -0600you write: hi terry, what did the heater cost? jim The list was $178.00. However, my employer has an account with grainger and do a lot of business with them evidently. My cost was significently less than that. The grainger part number is 1UCR1. You can

Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters

2009-01-16 Thread Terry Klarich
On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:16:19 -0600you write: Terry: Do they rate those heaters in terms of BTUs? And, what's yours rated at if they do. Here's the low-down. Electric Infrared Heater, Indoor/Outdoor, 3000 Watts, 10236 BtuH, Voltage 240, 12.5 Amps @ 1 Phase, Height 3 3/8 In, Width 5 1/2

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2009-01-16 Thread Max Robinson
- From: Terry Klarich te...@klarich.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com; William Stephan wstep...@everestkc.net Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:16:19 -0600you write: Terry: Do they rate those heaters in terms

Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters

2009-01-16 Thread Dale Leavens
: Terry Klarich To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com ; William Stephan Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 9:30 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:16:19 -0600you write: Terry: Do they rate those heaters in terms of BTUs? And, what's

Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters

2009-01-16 Thread Terry Klarich
I always assumed our charges from the power company was based on amp hours rather than power. I don't pretend to be an electrician. Nor, did I play one on TV. I didn't even stay in a holiday Inn last night. We'll see what it does to my electric bill. :) Terry On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:10:51

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2009-01-16 Thread Dale Leavens
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters I always assumed our charges from the power company was based on amp hours rather than power. I don't pretend to be an electrician. Nor, did I play one on TV. I didn't even stay in a holiday Inn last night. We'll see what it does to my

Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters

2008-12-10 Thread Bill Stephan
Remember too, that no matter how good the heater is,m you're not goinbg to get more than about 5,000 BTUs out of it on a 110 volt circuit. Bill Stephan, Kansas City MO Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (816)803-2469 -original message- Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters

[BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters

2008-12-09 Thread Brice Mijares
Does anyone know if there is a store where I can walk in and check out these infrared heaters? I hate to purchase something on line this expensive without first physically running my hands all over it. I've did a search on both home depot, and lows without any success.

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2008-12-09 Thread chiliblindman
Brice, most chain stores and hardware stores should stock them and have a display. Just call any local store and ask if they have one on display. They do come in many sizes and capacities. .bob Send any questions regarding list management

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2008-12-09 Thread RJ
ever felt it. They claimed it has save them money on there fuel oil, but don't know if this is a wash or not. RJ - Original Message - From: Brice Mijares [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 8:41 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared

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2008-12-09 Thread Brice Mijares
thanks Bob, I'll have to check around. - Original Message - From: chiliblindman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 7:12 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters Brice, most chain stores and hardware stores should stock

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2008-12-09 Thread Brice Mijares
: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters Don't know where you can look at one, but a friend bought one this season called Eden or something like that. It is propose to heat up to one thousand sq ft. So far the cost to operate the unit is around $60 per month. Will say, the rooms

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2008-12-09 Thread RJ
, 2008 12:53 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] quartz infrared heaters RJ, I believe the brand you speak of is the leader in this quartz infrared technology. 60 bucks a month wouldn't be bad considering the cost of gas or oil. - Original Message - From: RJ [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-17 Thread William Stephan
@yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters I just did a search and was interested to discover that this sort of heating device has been widely used in industry for heat processing like thermal molding and vacuum forming and heating metallic parts

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-16 Thread Max Robinson
: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Ralph, if this is the same unit I just bought, it uses four bulbs to generate heat. Also, when you get it, you're going to have to take the thing apart to install the bulbs which are in a coregated box inside the unit. You can probably figure

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-16 Thread Victor Gouveia
I don't mean to be an asshole or anything, but could you guys change the damn subject line. I just missed a humdinger of a post because I thought the message was in regards to the original subject line. Geez guys, you aren't even talking about the original device anymore, and what you are

[BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-16 Thread Terrie Arnold
i am interested in the heater and no one on here answered my question OK WHAT DO THESE DAMNED THINGS COST .sO IS THERE A DIFFERENT TYPE THEN THE EDENPURE TERRIE To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/

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2006-10-16 Thread Ralph Supernaw
Hi, Our Sun Twin came today. There was absolutely no assembly required. My wife set the thermostat and plugged it in. Today is relatively warm and so no test for its effectiveness. Ralph [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link

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2006-10-16 Thread Edward Przybylek
Hi Terry, I'm currently looking into two units. They are the EdenPure and the SunTwin. They range in price from about $300 for units capable of heating an area about 500 square feet to $400 - $450 for units that can heat an area about 1000 to 1200 square feet. I've looked at some other

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-15 Thread Terrie Arnold
so howmuch dose this cost . Terrie - Original Message - From: Ken Hawk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 8:24 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Ray, do you know where you can purchase these units? Ken Hawk

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2006-10-15 Thread Ralph Supernaw
@ mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 5:36 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Ralph, I would very much to know what you think of this unit. Though I use my sun-room for solar heat, the days there is no sun for the sun-room. I am thinking

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-15 Thread Dale Leavens
: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters I find the hype on this device a little hard to read. The temperature of a room or any space is a function of how fast and far the molecules of air are moving. This takes a fixed amount of energy. The structure of the building, the furniture

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-15 Thread William Stephan
the same thing. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 4:41 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Let us know how the heater works out this winter

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2006-10-15 Thread Dale Leavens
: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters I'm suspending judgment so far as to whether or not the Sun Twin we just bought is worth the money or not. Here's some info I found at sometime in the past that might help estimating heat requirements. Remember, this is Tennessee, so your milage may vary

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-15 Thread William Stephan
: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters There is no doubt at all that it will produce heat and quite possibly even a little better than other 1500 watt heaters but even according to these figures it is likely to be inadequate. Well insulated they recommend 32000 BTU per thousand square feet. At 3.413 BTU

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-15 Thread William Stephan
: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Dale, the three-seasons room where we're using the heater I just paid big bucks for is about 125 cubic feet. It's not well insolated at all, so heating it enough to be usable is challenging in winter. This is strictly from memory, so I'm invoking the principle

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-15 Thread William Stephan
, 2006 4:10 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters I have often wondered about the heating requirements on building sites. Here they often work even into the winter under tents or tarpaulins even including pouring cement! They run these huge

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-14 Thread Ken Hawk
Ray, do you know where you can purchase these units? Ken Hawk - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi Ed This is what I found out about

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2006-10-14 Thread rj
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Ray, do you know where you can purchase these units? Ken Hawk - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-14 Thread Ray Boyce
: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Ray, do you know where you can purchase these units? Ken Hawk - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi Ed

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2006-10-14 Thread Ralph Supernaw
: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray Boyce Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 3:34 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi Ken I hope rJ helped as I live in Australia do a Google Search for your nearest retailer

[BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-14 Thread Geno
Ralph, I would very much to know what you think of this unit. Though I use my sun-room for solar heat, the days there is no sun for the sun-room. I am thinking if the reports are good it would be a nice unit to have. So, I would be very interested in your model and it's performance. Geno Portland,

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2006-10-14 Thread Jim Ruby
: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi all, I've been looking at quartz infrared heaters to help supplement my home heating this winter. The paticular unit I've been looking at is called the EdenPure. Supposedly the larger unit will heat 1000 square feet. Has anyone had any experience

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-14 Thread Dale Leavens
, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. - Original Message - From: Geno [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 5:36 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared

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2006-10-14 Thread Max Robinson
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[BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-13 Thread Edward Przybylek
Hi all, I've been looking at quartz infrared heaters to help supplement my home heating this winter. The paticular unit I've been looking at is called the EdenPure. Supposedly the larger unit will heat 1000 square feet. Has anyone had any experience with this type of heater and if so, what

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-13 Thread William Stephan
: Edward Przybylek[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10/13/06 1:29:02 PM To: BlindHandyManListblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi all, I've been looking at quartz infrared heaters to help supplement my home heating this winter. The paticular unit I've been looking

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-13 Thread Ray Boyce
a room up to 1,000 square feet. EdenPURE Frequently Asked Questions | EdenPURE Details | - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BlindHandyManList blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 4:29 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

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2006-10-13 Thread Don
: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi Ed This is what I found out about the heater Q. What is the origin of this amazing heating element in the EdenPURET Heater? A. This advanced heating element was discovered accidentally by a man named John Jones. He had a large old

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters

2006-10-13 Thread Geoff Eden
You can see infra red with a light probe, it is actually more efficient in that part of the spectrum. Geoff - Original Message - From: Ray Boyce To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Quartz Infrared Heaters Hi Ed