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DIY & Home Improvement

TreasonousBastard

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18. I was going to suggest you get an oil-filled heater. They are generally quite safe and efficient...

Reply to Ahpook (Reply #12)

Mon Sep 21, 2020, 01:14 AM

Sep 2020

since there are no kids or pets running around. Just keep it far enough from anything flammable and you should be OK. They all have thermostats and overheating circuitry.

Next question is how low to set the thermostat. Electronics will be ok with temps in the 40s, but some wooden things might not be. And do you care about humidity? Setting the thermostat lower keeps the thing running cooler and/or for a shorter time.

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What would be an ideal heating situation for a small cabin [View all] Ahpook Sep 2020 OP

What about radiant floor heating? Wicked Blue Sep 2020 #1

Thank you for the response Ahpook Sep 2020 #2

check ductless mini split units msdogi Sep 2020 #3

That is a decent idea Ahpook Sep 2020 #7

Do you know what the temperature Alpeduez21 Sep 2020 #4

It has to stay at a tolerant temp Ahpook Sep 2020 #8

I am reviewing this with my old house. peacebuzzard Sep 2020 #5

I dig that Ahpook Sep 2020 #13

Check these out: ret5hd Sep 2020 #6

I know nothing about that one Ahpook Sep 2020 #9

They are about the size of a bread loaf. ret5hd Sep 2020 #10

The cabin is only 50' from the house Ahpook Sep 2020 #12

If you say this little heater can keep it warm enough then a window unit with heat should do cayugafalls Sep 2020 #14

Thank you Ahpook Sep 2020 #17

That is the style (oil filled radiator style) I have been using for years. GemDigger Sep 2020 #15

I was going to suggest you get an oil-filled heater. They are generally quite safe and efficient... TreasonousBastard Sep 2020 #18

Humidity is an issue with guitars Ahpook Sep 2020 #19

I had a similar version of this type 10 years ago. peacebuzzard Sep 2020 #22

Check out GE Zoneline bottomofthehill Sep 2020 #11

A thermostatically controlled electric radiator would work Warpy Sep 2020 #16

I went through this dilemma last year PJMcK Sep 2020 #20

A Mobile home furnace Soxfan58 Sep 2020 #21

In wall forced air heater Wash. state Desk Jet Sep 2020 #23

A mini split system is perfect for this situation. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2020 #24