Tube heaters

[Supine Being]

I'm about to order a 3ft tube heater for the boat and can see that heaters of that size come in two wattages: 135w and 180w. The 135w versions are billed as energy savers, but does anyone know if they provide the same heat output?

 

[pvb]

I'm about to order a 3ft tube heater for the boat and can see that heaters of that size come in two wattages: 135w and 180w. The 135w versions are billed as energy savers, but does anyone know if they provide the same heat output?

There's a clue in their wattages....

 

[Supine Being]

There's a clue in their wattages....

I know - which is why I ask really. By calling it an energy saver, it kind of implies that you're getting the same for less by use of a clever trick (marketing bull aside). What's the point of a 3ft energy saver if the heat output is only slightly more than a 2ft standard at 120w?

 

[pvb]

I know - which is why I ask really. By calling it an energy saver, it kind of implies that you're getting the same for less by use of a clever trick (marketing bull aside). What's the point of a 3ft energy saver if the heat output is only slightly more than a 2ft standard at 120w?

It appeals to folk who know no better.

 

[VicS]

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For real enegy saving how about one of these

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Only 45 watts so will cost only a 1/3 as much to run as the 135 watt one or a 1/4 as much as the 180 watt one.

 

[Sandyman]

I'm about to order a 3ft tube heater for the boat and can see that heaters of that size come in two wattages: 135w and 180w. The 135w versions are billed as energy savers, but does anyone know if they provide the same heat output?

If your ordering one may I suggest you search out your local electrical factors first.
Have seen these heaters at rip-off prices at swindleries and the high street.

 

[FishyInverness]

And I noticed in a recent link that Argos are charging more than the Chandleries!!!

 

[Supine Being]

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For real enegy saving how about one of these

Only 45 watts so will cost only a 1/3 as much to run as the 135 watt one or a 1/4 as much as the 180 watt one.

But is it not providing 1/4 the heat output of the 180w tube?

 

[Ricd]

I bought mine last year from TLC...very cheap http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Heating_Index/Tubular_Heaters/index.html

 

[Sandyman]

Im getting this feeling that more bait may be required.

 

[VicS]

But is it not providing 1/4 the heat output of the 180w tube?

Yes that's right.
You are catching on fast. Next to useless except for keeping a very small or well insulated space slightly warm. A cupboard for example.

 

[Supine Being]

Im getting this feeling that more bait may be required.

Doh!