Reviews of TPI Corporation OCH46-120V-SS Quartz Electric Infrared Heater

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Don't mistake this 5000BTU unit for those commercial heaters mounted waaay up high throwing heat like the sun.. 1500W is 1500W. But its safer than my propane radiant heater.

I hung this up over a work bench in my unheated garage. It was 40F and I was expecting a nice warm glow.. the glow was there but the heat was barely noticeable. Initially 7 feet from the floor and angled towards me, I wound up lowering it to 6 feet. My hands got cold so I held them inches away from the element to warm them up.. it took a few moments.

Also, this unit does not include any cord or plug as described. You'll have to mount a box on the side and provide your own wiring.. I used 12 gauge to be cautious but now I see 14 gauge would have been plenty.

EDIT: After having this for a few months I like it better.. but in colder weather use it along with my propane heater. for a freezing cold garage its not adequate even when standing right underneath. But in moderate temps (45F+) it takes the bite off the cold, at least on my head and shoulders.

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Not rated for indoor residential use! It is clearly marked as such once you get it, but this information needs to be shown in the listing. Also as others pointed out, it needs to be hardwired to a wall switch, or you could attached a plug, but I think a switch installed by an electrician is a good idea, perhaps with a timer. This draws significant current, and has clearance requirements because of how hot it gets so a professional installation is required unless you are confident with electricity and heat.

As a radiant heater, it is nice. It casts warmth over a wide angle and fairly long length. People need to understand these type of heaters need to get red hot to work, so they will be bright, and that they only warm things in their line of sight, like the sun or a fire. If someone walks in between you and a camp fire, you immediately lose the warmth of the fire. Likewise, these only slightly raise the air temperature in a room, but they greatly warm whatever they shine one.

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nice warm heat...but you do need to hire an electrician to install the power cord (not included) and make sure you get the correct gauge wire.

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This is an excellent product. I hung it right over my workbench and it puts the heat right where I want it. It is very well made and was a snap to install.