Lux Products ELV4 Programmable Line Voltage Thermostat Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this thermostat (four of them actually) to replace four 28-year old analog thermostats controlling the baseboard heating in a condo I bought as a second home.These digital units immediately let me set temperatures without having to guess and constantly juggle to get a proper temperature as the old non-digital thermostats required.They hold temperatures within a nice narrow range (although they can be programmed via a dip switch to let temperatures fluctuate a bit more for possible energy savings) for each room.Installation was simple (note that you do want to cap off the second set of wires if you have a 120V system -- read the instructions and note how any existing thermostats are wired to make installation easy).The $2 faceplates which can be ordered separately seem to be necessary to get a finished look on the installation since the thermostats apparently do not mount flush to all boxes.

Each unit takes 2 batteries (AA) so get them before you install the unit.They recommend two major brands and no others -- probably a good idea to follow that suggestion.This is not a "rechargeable battery" setup.

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Finally, a cost effective, energy saving programmable thermostat for baseboard, cable and ceiling heat. This thermostat features separate programs for weekdays and weekends with 4 settings per day. You can have the thermostat provide the temperature you want when you wake up and turn the heat down during the day when you leave the house, saving energy! The thermostat can also automatically bring the heat back up in the evening and offer yet another setting to keep you warm through the night as you sleep. Your custom settings start over each morning for energy savings day in and day out

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RugBuddy 165w Under Rug Space Heater (3' x 5') Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought the rugbuddy to warm the oriental carpet in my attic office.We have a 100 year old house with cold wood floors, and thought this would be just the trick.

After getting the rugbuddy set up under my carpet and turning it on, I was surprised how long it took to warm the carpet and floors - at least 4 hours.But this is probably a function of how much cold floor it has to warm.After leaving it on for a full day, my workspace was warm and toasty, and even my shoes would get warm while I work.I guess that's pretty good for 165 watts of heating.

I would love it if Rugbuddy sold a carpet pad to go under the heating pad, ideally with foil facing - this would definitely help it to warm faster and send more heat upward.

All in all, a very good purchase.

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Instantly eliminate those cold spots in your home with this versatile, high-tech, portable electric radiant heating blanket instead of dangerous space heaters. Perfect on top of existing hard surface flooring that feels cold or over already installed carpets in your bedroom or living room to add that extraordinary on-demand heating comfort right at your feet.This 3' x 5' RugBuddyTM is perfect for warming smaller areas, such as under your desk, in a small bathroom, or for yoga and stretching!

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Marley Portable Convector Baseboard Heater, 120 Volt, 1000/1500 Watts, BTU/HR 3413/5120 Review

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(More customer reviews)The heater I got is made in the USA.Don't know if they are still making them here onshore, but gladly, mine doesn't have the toxic fumigants embedded in the paint (and other parts) that other heaters have from the shipping container fumigants they apply to the shipping container interiors when they ship from China (to prevent mold and mildew, and insects in the containers, which are sometimes enclosed for months.) Heat really activates these chemical toxins, embedded in the materials.Those toxic vapors take a while to gas-off of a new heater, and I have enough health problems and headaches without them.

The heating element in this portable heater is the same size as a 1000-Watt stationary baseboard. On the 1000-WATT setting (low) it gives a steady nice heat and doesn't get the chassis extremely hot on the outside - probably because of the angle at which the heater stands, which maximizes airflow convection. It doesn't even get as hot as a 1000-WATT stationary baseboard, which sits vertically against a wall. This is important because new paint can also release vapors when it gets very hot and can take a while to gas-off of a new heater.It is also important because it will extend the life of the heater.

The "enamel" paint on all heaters is not really a traditional mineral enamel coating, but a modern polyester imitation, sometimes called "power coat."It is like when they call eating utensils "silverware" which is mostly stainless steel.Heat this "enamel" paint with a torch and it wont blister or crack, it will melt.

This heater does not make a ticking sound when heating up like the very toxic Lakewood low-profile "oil-filled" heater does.The Lakewood is not a true oil-filled hydronic heater but a element heater with an oil-filled reservoir attached to it.

This Marley (aka Q-Mark) heater has a good price for a good basic product.The Dayton, sold by Grainger used to be this model too, made by Marley, but have since farmed out their own Chinese copy cat, looks just like it. As of this review Grainger might still have some old stock of the USA-made ones left, but you must make sure.It should say Made in USA on the box, as mine did.

The location of the thermostat is much better the location of the thermostat on a radiator-type stand-up oil-filled heater, all of which are now made offshore as far as I have seen in stores (and therefore very toxic anyway, please let me know if there are still any made in USA.)
In element heaters, there is very little heat at the ends of the element.The heat gradually increases to the middle of the element.The thermostat is at the end.That means element heaters are less likely to effect the control of the thermostat relative to the ambient temperature in the room, which will have more effect on the thermostat than it will with a hydronic (oil-filled) heater, especially radiator-types.That makes the element heater far better for heat control and moderation.

I hope they continue to make this heater in the States.I am going to check tomorrow for another one.If it is still made here, it will be the only portable element heater or hydronic (oil-filled) on the market that still is made here, that I know of.If anyone else knows of any other portable element or portable hydronic heaters made in the USA, please leave a comment.It is nice to avoid those toxic shipping container fumigants getting cooked in our homes.

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Portable Convector Baseboard Heater, 120 Volt, 1000/1500 Watts, BTU/HR 3413/5120

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