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Monday, January 19, 2015

Duraflame Chandler 23" 1000 Sq Ft Oak Portable Fireplace Reviews

Duraflame Chandler 23' 1000 Sq Ft Oak Portable Fireplace Spectrafire Infrared Heater - 23IF1714-O107
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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While the fireplace container itself, and the fake flame looks really nice, I was quite disappointed in the heat output. Maybe the space I'm trying to heat (1/2 finished basement) is too large, but it seems like the fan didn't throw the heat out far enough to heat seated locations that are only about 10 ft away. By the time the heated air gets that far, it's already at the ceiling (only 7 ft high), so while standing up you can feel some heat, seated you are still cool, even after it running for a couple hours. I'll probably try moving it upstairs to my living room, which is a smaller space. Maybe it will heat that room better.

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I ordered this unit on May 10th and was told I would have it by the 21st; I received it on the 16th! In testing the unit's heater I only turned it on for a minute or two before it was too hot to test further, considering it was a 80 degree day outside. I have no doubts that it will heat the first floor of my home. The flames do, in fact, look relatively realistic considering. The remote works well, even though it is cheap looking. The wood cabinet looks like a quality piece of oak, considering it really is pressed board. I will never own another piece of furniture that is pressed board, but this unit will fool most people in believing it is real wood. The casters are fluid and roll smoothly across my wood floors. There are many types, sizes and varieties of fake fireplaces that cost a lot more then this little unit, however, for only $349.00 to get all the feature you get with this unit (remote control, shut-off timer, adjustable flame brightness, and built in thermostat) you are getting a great product.

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Love it !!! works fantastic :-) this is one of my main source of heat!! i use one other infared heater ..

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Works as advertised. We have this unit in the basement and it warms the area when cold and looks good when its hot.

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After 3 returns of a similar fireplace that arrived with huge gashes and tears in the boxes that were sold from Amazon, we decided to try one more time to purchase a fireplace from a different seller. So glad we did!!! This arrived in a protective cardboard box, the fireplace has no damage at all and it works great!! The oak cabinet is very nice also!!! It's quiet, and the flames look real!!

Love it!!!!

On a side note, Amazon was very understanding about us feeling uncomfortable accepting the previous fireplaces in the condition the boxes were delivered in, so I want to mention that they have excellent customer service! I have been a long time customer with them and that won't change. My hope is that after this experience they will improve the conditions the large items are being shipped in.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Best Ceiling-Mount Industrial Electric Heater - 7500 Watt, 31.3 Amp Deals

Ceiling-Mount Industrial Electric Heater - 7500 Watt, 31.3 Amp, 25,600 BTU
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Fahrenheat Ceiling-Mount Industrial Heater 7500 Watt, Model# FUH724

This couldn't have been easier. I chose this heater over a gas model because I had a 220 run right by where I wanted to mount it, but no gas lines even near my garage. There was also a junction box right there that supplies power to my shed (a 2 fuse sub panel for lights and a couple of outlets). My garage is a 2 1/2 car measuring about 34' x 28' with insulation in the walls, but the rafters and ceiling are open. My goal was never to get the entire garage up to 70 degrees and keep it there for the winter, but merely to get it above 55 for about a week so I could finish staining and varnishing the trim work and jams for the windows I replaced a couple of months ago.

My first impression when I picked up the 29 lb. box that was smaller than any computer box I've had in recent years was that there is no way this little heater is going to be able to do the job, but I proceeded anyway thinking that for the price I could get a second one. I ran 10-3 from the junction box down to a wall switch and then back up to where I mounted the heater (with the breaker off). It has very straight forward wiring and simple instructions that were very easy to follow. I flipped on the breaker, fired up the heater, and put it on high thinking that this little guy would probably struggle, but I was very surprised that after about a minute it started cranking out some serious heat. I turned it down about half-way and hung a thermometer at the other end of the garage. The outside temp was around 45 and within an hour or so it was 65 in my garage. I ended up turning it down to low and even with the overnight temp getting into the low 30s my garage has maintained 60 to 70 degrees with no problem.

It's been a little over a week since I got the heater and put it in place and my staining has turned out awesome!

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After reading other reviews of this heater, I chose this as the solution for heating my detached workshop.

I had read that the spacing inside was a little tight for wiring the power cord, and this was indeed true. Not a huge deal, but could have been laid out a little better. More frustrating was that the knockout for the 1" access hole was very difficult to remove -much more difficult than in other service panels I've used. One half of it tapped loose pretty easily, but the other half would not even pry out without deforming the side wall of the case a bit A few taps with some body hammers and it was back in shape. That could have been easier, though.

One pleasant surprise I found when reading the included manual is that the unit can easily be configured for any of the following wattages: 3750, 5000, 6250, and 7500. I almost bought the smaller 5000 W unit because I was concerned that my 70 A service to my shop might not be enough to power this heater, air compressor, and other power tools I often use. Now that its installed, it appears to not be a problem, but I wish I had known that it was configurable like this as I would not have hesitated at all buying this bigger unit. If it does trip my main breaker, I can just move a wire jumper or two and lower the heater's power consumption. Brilliant. Of course, it would then put out fewer BTU's, but that's the tradeoff.

In general, I'm impressed with the unit's construction and performance. The fan moves a good amount of air and it fairly quickly raised the temperature of my 864 sq ft shop to a comfortable level. Yes, there are hot and cold spots due to lack of general air circulation, but that could be rectified with small fans in a couple of strategic locations. Using an infrared temperature meter I measured the temp of the floor to be about 47 degrees, objects at mid-height at about 55 degrees, and the ceiling in the middle of the room a toasty 70. That's with the heater thermostat set on one notch above the LO setting (and it's now 25 degrees outside). I'm confident this heater could bring my work space up to 60 or 70 if the thermostat was set higher. I'm anxious to do that test on the next really cold day (has been pretty mild so far this winter). Keep in mind my walls and overhead door are insulated. It would probably not do so well if that wasn't the case. I might consider blowing insulation in the attic space now that I have heat to keep in.

I would definitely recommend this heater to anyone looking for a heating solution for their unheated space.

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I needed to heat an un-insulated 2.5 car garage in the Chicago area, enough to do some wood work over the winter months. I picked this model since it was 50% more powerful than the 5000 watt heater that many reviewed. (I knew from on-line heat calculators that I needed as much heat as I could afford for my set up.)

It requires 8/2 wire, with 240v 40 amp circuit. (It actually uses about 32 amps.) I ran 8/3 (since 8/2 wasn't easily available), and installed a 50 amp outlet & cord. (40 amp outlets are not a common size.)

The unit itself is industrial, as advertised. It is smaller than you might expect for 7500 watts. A few suggestions for improvement:

1. Instructions are poorly illustrated.

2. Instructions state that 10 gauge wire can be used for the supply circuit, but 8 gauge is the proper size. (The wiring diagram inside the unit correctly states 8 gauge.)

3. There are two knock-outs for the power supply cable, one on the back, one on the left. Only one of these two is really large enough for a pre-assembled 50 amp supply cord. This will not be a problem if you are instead running 8/2 or 8/3 directly to the unit.

4. The connection terminals in the unit would be much easier to use if not located in the back corner of the unit.

5. Ability to connect remote thermostat would be nice. (Might be possible; if so, not explained in instructions.)

6. Would be nice to have LED indicating that unit is on.

How does it work? Well, I knew that it would be somewhat undersized for my needs, but I have to say I was underwhelmed when I first turned it on--the heat is noticeable only within a very small area directly in front of the unit. The fan is rated at 2x the CFM of the 5000 watt unit, so I expected the airflow to be noticeable more than 10' from the unit.

To illustrate how far undersized 7500 watts is for my needs, I turned the unit on and left the garage door closed and waited to see how long it would take for the garage to heat up. After two hours the snow finally fell off the two cars. 24 hours later the snow that fell off the cars had not yet melted! There wasn't really a huge amount of snow to melt, and the outdoor temperature during this test was not all that cold (about 25 degrees), so even leaving the unit on for extended periods does very little to heat the garage.

Overall, the unit is as advertised but could use some minor improvements. It is not well-suited for un-insulated garages, but that is not a fault of the unit itself.

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The physical size of this heater is in no way proportional to the amount of heat it produces. Our garage is 18' x 36' with 13' ceilings. There is insulation, but no sheet-rock covering the framing. The unit is hung in a corner, diagonally, 11' high, and 1' from the side walls. It will raise the temperature in the back half of the structure about 10 degrees in 30 minutes. The fan pushes the air out of the corner strong enough that one can feel the air-flow 30' away. Our goal was to avoid installing ducted (ergo expensive) heat with interior and exterior units, yet find a way to take the sting out of the air to the point we could work/play in the structure. If we plan ahead a couple of hours, we can turn the heater on and come back to a comfortable environment. Goal reached and customers satisfied! The only things missing are a digital thermostat and a remote control, the latter of which would prevent me from having to climb a ladder to make an adjustment. I hesitate to mention that because this product is a great value.

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Purchased three weeks ago, this heater exceeded my expectations. I have a two car garage without insulation and I am using the low setting to heat up to 60F. The thermostat works perfectly. I am very happy with this product.

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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Review of Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless

Zojirushi CV-DSC40 VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer, Stainless Steel
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I am a recently disabled adult that cannot get enough of a good cup of tea. So seeing this I thought it would make a nice birthday present for me, and make life a little easier around the kitchen. It performs as it says it will.

It looks bulky but is surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle. The whole unit spins on a lazy-susan device making it east to direct the steam vent away from kitchen surfaces.

You will need a water pitcher of some kind to fill this easily. I have a medium sized one sand simply filly the pitcher twice to fill this device once. The handle on top, removable lid, and notched corner makes emptying and cleaning a breeze.

The temperature features are splendid and accurate, there are three:

205 for noodles/ramen etc, herbal infusions, pu-er, Assam and some other black teas..

195 For Darjeeling or delicate blacks like Illam valley are at this temperature as well, let the water sit a few minutes in the brew pot befor adding tea leaves, if you have a very delicate tea.

175 for green or white teas. A few of the more delicate whites fill the tea pot first, then add the leaves. By filling your teapot dry first, this allows the water to lose 5-10F by just warming the pot. Often enough to make a better flavored tea.

On a given day I can go from pu-er tsocha right from boiling, and set the temp to 195. Make a pot of bold assam in the afternoon when at a full boil, then set the temp to 175. Now, after dinner it is set for making jasmine tea for dessert. All with a minimal energy usage and cost.

I have found it a good idea to refill it only 1-2 times then empty the remains, give it a brush inside with a towel, and then let it completely dry. My scale buildup was reduced quite a bit this way.

For a fully able person this unit -isa bit of a luxury. A simple electric teapot with temperature control would do you just fine for a fraction of the initial cost. This will make cost up over time by the thermos nature though, just a fyi.

Have a chain tea drinker in your life though or thoughts for limited commercial use (like a small teahouse), or like tea but have a very full life and time schedule? This would make a great gift for you or even a small splurge to treat yourself.

UPDATE:

Almost two years later and it not only looks fine but functions just as well as the day I got it. I have to descale it about every 9 months or so. Other than that it is pretty maintenance free. Talk about longer term bang for your buck. If you drink tea or would use boiling water on a daily basis, this is a staple for your kitchen.

Some other uses I found. When making soup, rice, thinning a sauce, or deglazing a pan fill your measuring device from the Zojirushi set in slow pour. I now use water from the boiler and the hot water not only speeds up the process, but some flavors are left alone because the room temp water would have cooled the dish and altered the flavors.

I have also found the steel finish wipes very easily. A friend who bought the white version has some staining that stubbornly persists to this day. All in all if you get one you will not be disappointed.

(small edits made above with input from trial and error over the period I've owned this boiler.)

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This is my third Zojirushi electric boiler and the best so far! It boils water quickly, dispenses water at a rate that prevents splashing and saves energy by using vacuum insulation. In response to an earlier review, I placed a digital thermometer probe inside a nearly full pot to gauge the accuracy of the unit. The selected temperature of 195 degrees Fahrenheit was measured to be 192 degrees. This difference seems insignificant considering thermometer margin of error. Also, the water temperature does rise above the highest setting of 208 degrees but this is ONLY after boiling. It does return to the selected temperature and maintains at this setting. Lastly, the unit is so well insulated that after choosing the "vacuum insulation" setting which uses no electricity until dispensing water, 195 degree water was still 150 degrees 8 hours later. This is quite an impressive unit.

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If you're looking for hot-water on tap for tea, hot cereals, instant soups, ramen, etc this is a very convenient item.

I drink green teas heavily, and bought it based on the strength of reviews and the Zojirushi brand reputation. I was not disappointed.

I fill it up from the tap, move it to the counter and plug it in. It usually boils in around an hour, and then settles back down to the (adjustable) setpoint in another 1.5 ~ 2 hours. Although I haven't taken a thermometer to its output to verify consistency, I've had great results from the teas I use, so the variations can't be too wild.

As is common with Japanese consumer products the controls are well thought out. It has an unlock button to prevent you shooting water onto the floor or something else accidentally, and the double action lever to open the top makes it hard to have your hand in the way & get a steam burn as you open it.

The water level is clearly visible via a clear tube with a patterned background, and the 4L capacity suits my tea usage for somewhere between 4 and 7 days, depending on just how much I happen to feel like having.

I especially recommend it if you're a Macha tea fan, as it makes the process remarkably fast and easy, simply scoop your tea into a bowl, add some water straight from the Zojirushi, whisk and enjoy.

The only design annoyance I've seen is that the power plug relies on magnets to hold itself in the socket. This is itself a good idea, except most of the body is metal. So if you position the dispenser such that you 're trying to plug it up from behind and can't see where the plug should be exactly, the magnet sticks to the body anywhere you put it until you can feel around for the socket. A fairly minor annoyance, but one that could have been fixed by making the body out of plastic further around the plug socket.

Very solid overall product.

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This is the first water heater I've bought although my in-laws have one. And it is exactly what one has learned to expect of a made-in-Japan electronic device: it is cute, functional, very easy to use, unobtrusive (except when if finishes boiling water and plays a short Bach minuet which my wife likes), and most importantly: operates exactly how you want it to with no annoyances! (What could be worse than a device that annoys you every time you use it?) Here's a small example of its design perfection: the unlock button keeps it unlocked long enough so that if you pause briefly to look inside your cup you can continue filling without pushing it again. Clearly a masterfully designed water heater. Its one small design flaw (that displays its primary intent for the Japanese market) is that the English text on the buttons extends slightly beyond the circles (whereas I expect the kanji would fit exactly in the circles).

Another issue that I now realize is important is power consumption. It claims to use only 17 watts when maintaining water at 195 deg (with room temp 68 deg). So I don't feel guilty leaving it on all night and can easily get my wife a hot cup of tea when I wake in the morning. I didn't see this power consumption number anywhere before I bought it, although now I would definitely compare power consumption between models before buying one.

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After the recommendation of our family we invested almost $200 in getting a top of the line hot water dispenser. The hot water dispenser was a really great addition to the kitchen and we used it every day. After ten months, the pump just stopped working one day.

It would make a funny noise and that is it. I tried to call their customer service, but they could not find my registration even though I had sent in the card. Unfortunately I did not have the original receipt and even though I could produce the bank record, they pretty much said I was out of luck, even though the manufacturing code indicated the unit was less than a year and half old.

I called one of their service centers next, and they pretty much said it was $50 just to open it and take a look, and then the cost of parts and labor. Since I am a handy guy, I then tried to fix it for myself. They use a security screw, so you can't open it unless you have the special security nut driver.

So, would I buy this again? Probably not. I'm looking at installing an instant hot water dispenser for my sink which will run me about $300 with installation. This may seem to be twice as much, but given the electrical costs, lack of counter space and the ease of replacement, this seems a much better deal.

Hope this helps.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Reviews of Optimus H-1410 Portable Digital Oscillating Fan Heater

Optimus H-1410 Portable Digital Oscillating Fan Heater with Thermostat and Touch-Screen Control
Customer Ratings: 2.5 stars
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This heater which I use at the office has been nick-named R2D2 by my office mates (guess why). It is a lot bigger than I thought it would be standing almost 2 feet high. Temperature settings are only in centigrade and the thing turns off before reaching the desired temperature and has to be reset to get it going again. The resetting is an inconvenient process. The timer can only be set for 1 hour intervals. I don't like the damn thing. I might give it away and by another type of more user friendly heater.

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This is an relatively expensive fan and it does have the necessary safety features to be allowed by fire code in our office that is a good thing. But the heater will turn off at a certain point and never turn on again. The oscillation features makes it heat up and smell like it is malfunctioning. Also, the fact that the temperature is only in Celsius just makes it confusing and harder to use than it should be. I wish there was a way to convert this.

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i love this heater!!! it definately does its job for how small it is.and i love the touch screen and the automatic shut off if it tips over.

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First, the ambient temperature never came even close to what I set (reached 80.2f and it was set at 86.0f). Also, the manual says the fan is supposed to always stay on while the heater turns on and off. The fan turned on and off with the heater. Returned mine for a refund so I can get a better-working one.

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Discount ClassicFlame 33" Serendipity Wall Hanging Electric Fireplace

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I am thrilled with this product..It was easy to hang and performs beautifully!! All my guests think I had a Gas Fireplace installed. Even I forget sometimes and think it is real flame!! LOL.. ..

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Review of Patton PQH307-UM Tower Quartz Heater with Adjustable Thermostat

Patton PQH307-UM Tower Quartz Heater with Adjustable Thermostat
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Portable heaters are a mixed bag--they can be incredibly useful and they can start fires. I personally know two elderly women who ran portable heaters continuously at the maximum level . . . until the outlets caught on fire! In most cases, the circuit breaker will trip before this happens, but obviously not in all cases. The biggest trippers of the circuit breakers, where portable heaters are concerned, appear to be those running at high settings of 1000 watts or more. But lower settings under 1000 watts often don't provide enough heat. This Patton has a lower setting (#1) of only 750 watts, and yet feels like a heater running at a 1500 watt setting. Thus, it's an excellent choice for houses that can't handle the higher wattage settings. Although I will never plug any portable heater directly in an outlet any longer, after hearing of outlet fires. I either use a First Alert Fire Shield cord, or an extension cord that can handle 1875 watts. (Using an extension cord that can't handle at least 1875 watts can also cause a fire.) This heater also sells under the brand names of Jarden, Sunbeam and Holmes.

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Outstanding space heater. Much more heat than most other heaters. I think that is because it is just more efficient. . . All the power goes into generating heat, not a motor to oscillate the unit in different directions, like some space heaters. Have used it for several seasons now. No problems. Heats me and the room up very quickly. Sitting in front of it is like sitting in front of a warm and cozy fireplace. Only drawbacks are that it will dry out the room, there is no remote control, and the noise from the fan, while not terribly loud, is enough to keep light sleepers awake at night. I use this one when I want to warm the room up quickly, and then turn it off when I want to sleep, or just use a different model when I want a no-noise no-fan heater for sleeping.

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This space heater by Patton does a great job of initially heating up relatively quickly (fifteen minutes or so) and even while it's "warming up" for the very first time it pushes hot air outward into the room you want to heat. True, it doesn't heat larger spaces but on the other hand it's great for heating rooms about the size of my bedroom (120 square feet).

Setup is nothing. Just plug it in and turn the temperature knob (the knob on the right) to one of two settings. I recommend the warmer setting at least initially and then you can lower it after you get the initial blast of heat. As for the other control knob on the left, I turned that all the way up to get the maximum blast of heat. Another plus is that the unit automatically turns off if it tips over or overheats so there doesn't seem to be a fire hazard here.

The heater makes some noise while it's working but it sounds like a fan and some people will definitely like this; that sound actually helps me go to sleep faster at night! If you're a light sleeper, however, this could be a negative.

The only disappointment I have is that the temperature control is just one of two settings; and neither setting is specified by degrees Fahrenheit.

I recommend this space heater by Patton, especially for heating smaller rooms. People who want to heat larger spaces would do well to continue looking for larger and more powerful space heaters.

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I used it mostly in the fall and winter time. It worked pretty well. The thing i like most was that it had a automatic cut off, if it ever gets knocked over. I have kids so that was a plus. It heats up pretty quick it doesnt work well in large rooms, but it works more so in bedrooms. I mean dont get me wrong itll heat an entire apartment (600sq ft.) but it wont be toasty just warm enough. I had to retire mine cause the power cord broke off at the very base of the machine. Maybe from being bent to much, not sure. But a good heater. My next one i want it to be more powerful.

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I purchased this heater on the recommendation of my wife, who was using it while waitinf for a new furnace to be installed. And my wife said it keep two large rooms warm. I ordered it for myself, and WOW. This heater is worth the money. Even my dog loves it. It has quartz heating, and a fan to blow out hot air. So it really heats a good size room very quickly. The heater starts heating right away, and the heat is going full blast in about 2 minutes. It works very efficiently, and I usually use it on the low setting. The heater is light weight and easy to move around. I will be purchasing another one, because it just works so well. At such an affordable price. This heater can be summed up in just one simple word "awesome".

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Best Stonegate® Old Country Fireplace and Small Cabinet Black Deals

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Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I really wanted a corner fireplace, I already have an amish fireplace, so I ordered stonegate Corner Fireplace. When it arrived, it had so many parts, and not good directions, and when we DID start to screw pieces together, the whole thing fell apart. I paid $300 for this? My husband went to the hardware store and bought screws that would hold together, it took 2 1/2 hrs to get it together after we figured out how and used store bought screws that worked. I was very disappointed in this product for the price I paid for it. It is together and in my kitchen, but the pressed board like material that they gave us for this was very poor, I would not recommend it to anyone until they refamp the material and get better directions and materials that will hold this fireplace together. Unhappy Suz

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Buy DeLonghi DCH2590ER Safeheat 1500W Digital Ceramic Heater

DeLonghi DCH2590ER Safeheat 1500W Digital Ceramic Heater with Remote Control - Gray/Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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We have been using this heater for over a month now, it is a powerful little heater. I wanted to get a ceramic heater because I read they are the safest space heaters you can buy. This is important because you here a lot of horror stories of space heaters causing fires. The heater has three settings low, high and auto(ranging from 900-1500 watts of electrical power). On the low setting the heater puts out 900 watts. We usually use it on auto where you set the handy digital thermostat to a set temp. and the unit maintains that temperature, you can either set it on the unit or by using the handy included remote control. I was surprised to see how well this unit heats about a 220 square foot space. I would recommend this unit with confidence, my only issue with the unit is do not expect it to save you money over other space heaters i.e. oil filled electric radiators. My electric bill seems to have gone up using this heater over a previous oil filled electric unit by the same manufacturer. I will say, that this unit does heat the room much better then the previous unit, largely due to the fan dispersing the heat.

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This is a really great little heater. As a previous reviewer mentioned, I appreciate the remote, as I use the heater under my desk at work and don't have to get down on my hands and needs to control it. It puts out plenty of heat and the auto temperature control feature works well. It is also a nice looking device. I am completely satisfied with this purchase.

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i had this heater for 2 years. it heated up my entire 2 bedroom apartment (in SoCal). unfortunately, it died yesterday. i loved it so much, i tried to open it up and figure out what was wrong. well, that didn't work, but after seeing what else is out there (and how much it costs!), i am buying another one. i love this heater.

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I 'live' in a basement which gets pretty cold, my room has one wall that is considered an outside wall, in order to have any light in my room I need to have my bathroom door open two outside walls. As soon as this arrived I plugged it in my bathroom and the heater recorded my bathroom temperature at 56. I set it to auto and it keeps my bathroom and bedroom nice and toasty! The only downside was it's rather loud and makes a few noises, made it difficult to sleep for a few nights. I'm over it now, and it's wonderful! If you live in a cool area, this is a greatand not too pricey device to invest in.

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I went to plug the heater in this winter and to my disappointment it wouldn't turn on. Of course the one year warranty is up. While it was a good heater when it worked, I did have to lower my rating on this item; it lasted just a little over a year.

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I bought it to use at my desk at work. The AC is turned up so high in the summer that our offices feel like it's fridge. The temperature setting and timer are nice features. The unit heats the space fairly well but the fan is quite loud. The most annoying is the loud beeping when you change any setting manually or with the remote. My neighbor wasn't liking that at all.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Discount Home Fashion 6-Bar Freestanding Towel Warmer, Drying Rack

Home Fashion 6-Bar Freestanding Towel Warmer, Drying Rack
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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After traveling in Europe I knew I had t have a towel warmer in my house. Knew I would find them on Amazon. This is a nice brushed stainless steel finish that goes well in my bathroom. I have mine mounted on the wall and it was easy to do. It came with mounting brackets and was a simple installation no wires. It also includes feet I am holding onto these incase I want to move it. The bars do not get Hot they just reach a level that keeps towels warm. You can leave it on 24/7 but there is a on off switch as well. I turn it off when I leave town.

Love my warm and toasty towels in the morning.

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Difference between expensive models and lesser expensive ones is that the expensive ones heat up in minutes and go to a higher temperature, thereby enabling them to act truly as a towel warmer. Ones like this take up to 30 minutes to heat up to capacity and even then, its highest temperature is not warm enough to act as a true warmer, but rather, a towel dryer. I mainly use this as a towel dryer so that towels don't get to the point of smelling. Since it doesn't get too hot, I do feel safe leaving it on pretty much all the time though and am satisfied with it, being that I only paid $67 for it. Biggest downer to me is that it is plastic looking so doesn't present well for a higher end bathroom.

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Whether due to climate or my bathroom's layout, my bath towel stays damp all day, so I purchased this to dry it faster -it does that well.

It has a lighted power switch (the switch's light is on when the power is turned on). The Owners Manual says: [Plug it in, turn the power switch on] "After a short time, the towel warmer will reach its operating temperature of 122 degrees F. Temperature will vary according to the temperature of the surroundings."

I observe that it takes about 5 minutes to get hot to the touch (probably the 122 degrees), and about 30 minutes will almost completely dry my bath towel. It works well. My "Kill-A-Watt EZ" ($26 on Amazon and worth every penny) says it uses 117 watts of power (not bad at all).

I purchased Belkin Conserve Socket F7C009q Energy-Saving Outlet for $10 on Amazon. It's a countdown timer that will turn off power to whatever you plug into it, in 30 minutes or 3 hours or 6 hours. It works great. Recommended that you purchase this too, so you can start the towel dryer then walk away and forget about it.

Both items do what I want them to do. I'm happy.

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I tried this two different ways, plugged in all the time and plugged in before taking my bath, and it didn't make any difference: the only part of the towel that warmed was the portion directly touching the bars. If if you snake your towel through the bars, you still won't get a 'warm towel out of the shower' feeling. Another problem is that the bars are not wide, so they don't accommodate much more than a hand towel or small bath towel; this device is useless with bath sheets.

I ended up buying the Towel Spa, also available on Amazon, and using it with a bath sheet and hand towel. The device warms up quickly enough in 10-15 minutes that its smaller size isn't a problem for two people using it. I've got it sitting on top of the toilet tank, and it fits nicely / is stable.

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Like others, I enjoy the towel warmers often found in Europe. This product is a good substitute. We mounted it on the wall. Very pleased with the warmth. I can imagine it would be a little unstable if left as a free-standing object and would warm the towels less efficiently if not against a wall of some sort. The bars are wider on this model than others which provides more surface area against the towel. I would recommend it without hesitation.

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Discount Blue Magic 8024 ThermoSteel High-Temp Metal Repair - 24 oz.

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I had to patch the catalytic converter on my 1993 Crown Vic and this product did the job! It hardens up over night and appears to be tougher than kryptonite! You will need to wrap something around the patch area to hold the Thermosteel in place until it dries overnight but then it is super tough and very very heat resistant. Thanks Thermosteel!

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Used this to finally patch and attach my Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker pan handle that needs replacing every year or so.. (see my post on that) I wrapped it in wire mesh, installed a stud rather than use their screw and fashioned a conforming handle with this. All I can say is the flames from the stove don't seem to effect it at all and it is very strong. Hard to mix and can be runny. Appears to be a mixture of epoxies, glass and resins. But unlike low temp stuff it doesn't seem to melt, crack or expand with high heat. Tested temp at the pot handle and it was 720F.

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I have a metal firebox in my fireplace that developed a 1/4 inch crack. This product worked wonderful to repair. We have had 4 very hot fires thus fare and it has held up great.

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not many products work well on exhaust system repairs. this product although, can take the heat. there are a few other products like this one, but none I've seen, sell it in this amount. One of these cans can do a lot of repairs. the unique water based formula consisting of steel and ceramic paste is ideal for high temp applications. proper surface prep. is key.

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It is difficult to work with, you have to keep mixing it up, at times it will be too watery and you will have to let it dry out, and at times it will be too solid and you will have to add some liquid. I used my hands to force it around the cracks of a heavily leaking exaust header pipe and it fill the gap and got rock hard. Only problem is here I am buying more because, well one tin wasn't enough for my old truck. Sure beats paying hundreds of dollars to get it all replaced though.

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Monday, March 3, 2014

NuTone 89852000 Ceiling Heater Grille and Lens Assembly Review

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I needed to replace the existing cover assembly and this fit was perfect...once I found the model number on the installed unit it was easy to identify this was the cover needed.

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Well, no problem putting it on and replacing the old one. It makes the fan look like brand new. Getting another one to replace the one in the other bathroom. The grill really gets old and yellow after about a decade of use. Although I think it's expensive, getting a new heater/fan would be much more costly as you have to remove drywall to replace the old one.

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Putting the house on the maket. Have 2 Nutone "Heat-a-Vent-a-Lights" Makes them look new. Good deal and it came fast.

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The item arrived as advertised in new condition. The item description was accurate with compatibility of the model we needed to fit. The item was price low and free shipping made it a deal. I would definitely order this item again if needed. Thank-you.

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Exact fit, replaced old discolored lens and grill after lens kept falling out. Looks great just like when heater/exhaust fan/light was initially installed.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Reviews of Uniflame Twist Ring Handle Fireplace Tool Set

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I was looking for a sturdy set of fire place tools, and I found it. Very well made and will last ages.

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The quality of the broom has much to be desired. The bristles are very sparse and falling out.

I would suggest looking for a different set if you are going to use it for more than just a decorative piece.

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Buy Pawleys Island Beaches Quilted Duracord Fabric Hammock

Pawleys Island Gardens Collection Large Quilted DuraCord Fabric Hammock, Trellis Stripe
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I have owned this hammock for approximately 1 month and am extremely pleased with it. Some of the reasons why include:

1. Attractive. The photograph of the hammock does not do it justice. The red and greens are deep and rich, the oak spreaders shine. The stripes add a nice color dimension which is lacking in a rope hammock. It simply looks lovely swinging in the breeze under a shady tree in my backyard.

2. Comfortable. After reclining in a quilted hammock, I will not go back to a rope hammock no ropes cutting into you! Note that the quilting is light you get a bit of cushion, but it is NOT like lying on a bed. The potential con is that the fabric will not "breathe" like a rope hammock. It may be that the rope hammock (with the loose weave) is cooler on a hot day, but I have not had any problems with feeling overheated.

3. Well made. The hammock comes complete with everything you need to hang it immediately. This includes the tree hooks, chains (many hammocks don't include the chains) and a very clever hook/hanging system. Basically, the chain is welded to the center of a dual ended hook one side hooks into your eye-bolt or hammock stand. The other end is where you can drape the chain links in order to shorten the chain. It's a simple idea once it you see it, but it works very well. Your hammock will hang at the correct height. The chains appear to be rust-resistant, and the oak spreaders are treated with marine polish to help make them weather resistant.

4. Weather resistant. My kids left the hammock out and of course the tree dropped leaves on it and it rained. It dried quickly and I simply brushed off the leaves. Voila! Good as new. I was concerned that the rich colors would run/fade if it got wet, but the dye appears weather resistant.

This hammock is a winner.

Update: I have now had this hammock for over a year and it still looks like new! Granted, I stored it in my garage for winter, but it has been in use outside most of the year. Hurray for DuraCord Fabric! Truly, an excellent product!

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This is a very nice hammock and a great price. It's a Pawleys Island hammock which are the best made. You can see that it is very well made . The colors are true to the picture, it holds two adults comfortably and it dries very quickly.

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I bought this as a present for my husband along with a stand. We placed it in an open patio area today with lots of sun. And apparently lots of birds. Within a few hours, there was bird poop all over it. Remarkably, much of it wiped off with a dry paper towel. And then with a wet soapy sponge the rest came off and you can't tell it was ever dirty. And the material dried really quickly. The material is awesome!

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Has held up very well. We have had it for about two years and is still the same color has it was when we bought it. We do put it away in the winter time but sit outside all summer long.

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After quite a few years of owning a cotton, open mesh, quality hammock, the squirrels decided to chew on the many knows in the ends of the hammock. I repaired it as best as possible but you can't win with a squirrel as your adversary.

Hence it was time to get a new hammock (not squirrel) and I purchased this beautiful quilted model. It is excellent. After using it all summer I can easily say this is the best hammock for comfort I have ever owned. It is a beautiful piece of work and the quilted fabric makes you think you are on memory foam.

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