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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Broan Model 157 Low-Profile Solid Wire Element Ceiling Heater Review

Broan Model 157 Low-Profile Solid Wire Element Ceiling Heater
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $156.32
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Sorry to read another reviewer who had problems with his Model 157. Mine has worked perfectly for several months now. I chose the Model 157 rather than the Model 154 in spite of that reviewers comments. I'm glad I did.

UPDATE: It has been working perfectly for over a year now!

I installed it above the open stall of my elderly mother's doorless shower directly in the rising mist and high humidity. I run it (and another 1250 watt portable heater) for several minutes before her shower and total running time each use is probably about 30-45 minutes. It has never failed and the (large) bathroom warms up a LOT. Haven't measured the temperature, but it gets "toasty" in there (and as humid as a sauna.) I was worried the high temperature and moisture would be an issue, but they have not been a problem. In other words, it gets plenty warm in there without tripping any high-temperature safety feature in the unit.

I chose the Model 157 because of the heavy-duty element. It takes a couple minutes to fully heat up to red-hot, but that's fine. I think it will last a lot longer than the thin spiral wire element of the Model 154. In my opinion, it's well worth the extra cost.

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I bought this item to replace one that had gone bad after 40 years. It was an 85 year old lady friend of mine and she said I was a 'gift from God' after I put it in. This was the easiest bathroom appliance I have ever had to istall. A monkey could put this in. a silicone grommett or washer for the screw holding the screen on could cut down on some chatter/vibration I heard. Other than that it works great.

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This heater is great...it really cranks out the heat. I live in an older house, and replaced the Broan model 158. However, I've learned the hard way that the thermal switch on this unit is not reliable. Once the unit turns itself off via the thermal switch, it won't come back on. I've went through three thermal units before I learned my lesson. With the 158 the thermal switch would reset itself and I would be able to use the unit again. So if you really want this unit, buy a timer switch to go with it.

If I had to do it over again, I wish I would have gone with another 158. It worked fine on the old fashioned toggle switch.

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I bought this to replace an older Broan that wasn't turning anymore.

Size was much smaller, I ended up having to re-paint the ceiling because the old color showed through around it.

Had to enlarge the fixing holes to get it to fit on the old fitting as well.

The fan doesn't push air over the heating elements, just over the back of the plate behind it, so it's not a fast blasting warm up.

Price was right though.

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The Broan Model 157 was purchased to replace one that had been in the bathroom for about 45 years. Identical in looks to the original. It was properly installed with the correct 15 amp circuit, but has shut off several times, and blown the fuse. I am not sure why, but will continue to monitor the situation before returning for a different model. Therefore I cannot give a complete satisfactory report on the new heater.

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Friday, November 21, 2014

Reviews of Frigidaire FRA14EHT2 14,000 BTU Through the Wall Air Conditioner

Frigidaire FRA14EHT2 14,000 BTU Through-the-Wall Room Air Conditioner with 10,600 BTU Supplemental Heat
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I've owned this unit for less than 8 months, including the winter. It was installed in late fall and seemed to work well. Now that hot summer temperatures have arrived, it has stopped functioning properly. It comes on, runs, and cools quite well in the morning. However, in the afternoon when outside air temperatures often surpass 100°, it stops cooling. With the thermostat set as low as 60°, it will turn off the compressor even though room temperature is 75°, 80°, or even 85°. The filter and coils are clean, the air intake/output unobstructed, the fan set to Hi, the mode set to Cool, and there is no ice buildup, yet the air is not being cooled 80% of the time. I've contacted Frigidaire and will update this review after they reply. In winter, it worked well as a supplementary heater.

UPDATE: I finally received a response from Frigidaire. I had to tweet my problem to their attention because they never replied to my contact via their website. Here's what the representative said:

"On behalf of Frigidaire, I welcome the opportunity to assist you in resolving your concern.

"As both a representative and a consumer, I certainly appreciate and understand your frustration. While we expect that our products will meet and even exceed our consumer expectations, the experience that you encountered is unacceptable and not typical of the quality products that we produce day in and day out. Because we stand behind our products, services and valued consumers like you, we use interactions such as these as a way to enhance our quality and overall operations.

"At this time and based on what you have described it is best that an Authorized Service Professional diagnose the issue for you. Below I have provided a link that will assist you in locating local technical assistance.

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This unit installed easily and works very well. Carton arrived a little damaged, but the unit seems to be fine. Although it is considered to be a secondary heat source, it heats my insulated barn (340 sq ft) just fine, on its own with temperatures dipping into the 20's currently.

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I chose this rating as I haven't had much chance to use

heat. AC seems to be doing fine. Only problem it runs about

10 seconds cutsoff and then runs regular time. Is it suppose

to do this?

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Amazon does not stand behind their products for more than 30 days. So if you are planning to make a large appliance purchase do so from a brick and mortar store like Lowe's or Home Depot. At least then if there are problems down the road they will stand behind the product. They did not stand behind this unit when I had problems one year later.

My Frigidaire unit appeared fine upon delivery. I bought it for a room under construction, so the unit was not installed for six months. After the installation the a/c worked, but the unit did not provide any heat. This is an air conditioner with heat model, so I was surprised that the heat did not work. I hired an HVAC contractor to diagnose the problem, and I watched as he carefully removed the casing and opened the control board. There we found a damaged wire and a cracked casing. This damage was most likely caused in shipping and was completely undetectable upon delivery. It is the result of being dropped. You would have to take the machine apart to detect the damage.

I followed up with Frigidaire and with Amazon, the "store" that sold me the unit. Frigidaire offered to pay for the part but not the labor, and told me that every unit is tested before leaving their warehouse. They were clear that the problem occured with Amazon.

So I contacted Amazon, who said...."I'm sorry to hear your Air Conditioner didn't work out. Because more than 30 days have passed since you received this item, we can no longer accept a return. Our returns procedures states that within 30 days of delivery of your order, you may return most merchandise in new condition, with the original packaging and accessories, or any defective merchandise, for a full refund. Eligible baby items purchased from or fulfilled by Amazon can be returned up to 90 days after delivery.

I'd recommend consulting your owner's manual and/or contacting the manufacturer to see if the problem in question is covered by the manufacturer's warranty."

So beware of Amazon for appliances. Any future failure, even if related to their shipping or the unit being defective from the start, will not be corrected. They offered NOTHING to address this issue.

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The product is installed and seems to work fine. I am pleased with its performance so far. BUT, while the online listing shows a weight of 97 lbs. (boxed, I assume) and the manufacturer's packaging shows a product weight of 88 lbs., the materials used have apparently changed. I was so shocked at how light the package was when it arrived that I challenged the vendor and ended up having witnesses present when I unpacked it (just in case). I have not thrown it on a scale but it seems to actually weigh about 50 lbs. As long as it works well, I don't care but be prepared for the surprise. The vendor reports that they have received additional comments on this issue from other customers.

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Friday, November 14, 2014

US Stove 40076 Fire Grate Reviews

US Stove 40076 Fire Grate
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This grate was fine, however the advertisment doesn't bother to tell you that you need 2 of these. Other than that it was fine.

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Received part in five days. Just what I wanted. Correct part and fit stove just right. Think if I had more time to find one, could have found a better price!

Friday, October 17, 2014

Fahrenheat PLF504 Hydronic Baseboard Heater, 240-volt Review

Fahrenheat PLF504 Hydronic Baseboard Heater, 240-volt
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $145.00
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I was getting some pretty high monthly bills using the standard baseboard heaters with the typical resistant type heating elements. They appeared to be cheaply made, as well.

So, I surveyed my home. Getting the number and correct lengths for the Hydronic baseboard heaters. I had to find other suppliers because Amazon's vendors didn't have all sizes needed.

I used two(2) other suppliers. I have a two(2) floor, two(2)bedroom one(1) bathroom; kitchen/dining room and a finished upstairs den/activity room Cape Cod type house.

This required two(2)\six(6) foot hydronic heaters upstairs; one(1)\two(2) footer by the back kitchen door downstairs with one(1)\five(5)foot hydronic heater against the kitchen's interior wall; one(1)\six(6) footer under the front living-room double window and one(1)\four(4) foot heater under an adjacent window, also, in the living-room; one(1)\two(2) foot hydronic in our full bathroom, which would be considered smaller than the average bathroom by today's standards. One(1)\five(5)foot heater placed under the window in the back bedroom; two(2)\four(4) foot hydronic baseboards were attached under the two(2) adjacent windows in the master-bedroom.

HYDRONIC HEATER TOTALS:(These heaters are all the 240VAC models, using separate wall mounted thermostats.)

LENGTH # of UNITS

6 FT ....... 3

5 FT ....... 1

4 FT ....... 3

2 FT ....... 2

Hydronic ------

Units Total: 9

During the winter months, my electric bills would average over $200.00 apprx.

After installation and a few months use over winter months, the electric bills averaged a little over $100.00.

This was significant enough to bring a smile to my face.

Understand that this reflects only performance within the environment of my home. Different results may vary with other installations.

I would assume, that if the customer is replacing the resistance coil type heaters with the liquid filled hermetically sealed heating elements as seen in these hydronic units, a reduction in electrical power use should result.

I have no doubt, in my opinion, that these hydronic type heating units earn a five star rating.

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We bought this unit more than 5 years ago (cannot remember how long before then) when larger selection of hydronic heaters were available. This unit continues to work, turning our 3/4-season sunroom into a comfortable year-around room. It is very safe, there are no loose parts, the liquid supporting the heating method has not leaked, dripped, etc. Entire unit is solidly built and puts out so much heat that my husband can sweat if he stays in the room too long. A small change in thermostat equates to a large heat output. With 3 dogs running around, this unit has tipped over a few times. Each time, the security feature turned off the unit stopping any potential harm. We are VERY satisfied. For someone who has children playing on the floor, I recommend hieghtened attention or prohibiting the children from playing on the floor in front of the unit unless an adult is with them, because the unit produces a lot of heat in a short period of time, and many children do not recognize or report to an adult the major they feel in temperature. I would be concerned about too much high heat focused onto the child in a focused and short timeframe. The only downside is that you cannot adjust the unit to redirect the airflow, yet this seems to be common with other baseboard heaters I have seen.

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A great product make sure you get a thermostat with it. it never said you needed a thermostat. you do

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At my contractor's suggeestion, we replaced an old electric baseboard heater with this hydronic one when remodeling our bathroom. As he suggested, this new heater is more efficient, heats up faster and stays warm longer after shutting off than the old one. The "white" is creamier than I'd expected, but the design is so low profile that you hardly notice it. We're thinking of switching all of our electric baseboard heaters to the hydronics.

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Please provide concise information length,width,height,required wiring to complete installation,precise description of accesories required,so customer does no need to guess or go digging reviews for information.Like you are the customer getting info about the product. Regards, Alex

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Buy Lifesmart Compact Power Plus 800 Square Foot Infrared Heater

Lifesmart Compact Power Plus 800 Square Foot Infrared Heater w/Remote
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $149.00
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Last winter, I owned a Lifesmart heater that was nearly $250.00. It was good, but did not have a timer that allowed the heater to turn on before I get out of bed or before I get home from work. Also, the heater I had a year ago was one of those bigger box heaters. On this site, some guy does a video review where he takes one of the bigger box heaters apart (to prove a point about the quartz), but what it shows is how much space is wasted inside the heater! There must be a thought process out there, where a bigger heater MUST deliver more and better heat. Not true, as this heater proves.

This heater is compact and delivers the same, if not more heat than the Lifesmart I owned last year. It is encased in hard plastic, but always remains cool to the touch. It easily and quickly adds the needed heat to my apartment allowing me to save on propane. Sure, as mentioned in another review, it beeps when you change the controls. But you know what else beeps? My microwave, my coffee maker, my washer and dryer...the list goes on and on.

I love that there are THREE power levels, with a super-saving feature that turns on when the thermostat reaches 68ºF. This heater DOES have the great timer that turns the heat on before I get up and before I get home. LOVE IT! Also, it's a perfectly compact size.

After going through SEVERAL Lasko heaters, and the uber-expensive Lifesmart that I bought (and returned) last year, this is by far the best heater I have ever owned for my purposes and would definitely buy another one just like it if I needed it. Also, shipping and delivery was extremely prompt and courteous from this seller (VM Innovations).

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Unit seems to work well for the bedroom we are heating (12 x 14). We are heating the room to 76-78 degrees for my elderly father. No complaints.

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Quartz infrared heaters are so awesome. They are safe and they don't burn the air. We own a similar, much larger unit for our upstairs space. It's worked very well for years. This unit is tiny, quiet and very flexible. Low and high settings work perfect for not so cold or very cold temps throughout winter. At this price it's almost a steal!!

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Great heaters! I'm so glad that I spent a little more and tried the infrared heaters instead of the regular space heaters. They heat better and for half the energy.

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In checking the reviews on a number of heaters I decided on this particular heater, and I think I made a good choice. There are several reasons I chose this heater. First it is compact. I need it for a small room, and I didn't want one of those large box heaters you see so much of. This is less than half the size of those larger units. Second, it uses quartz tubes. The nice thing about quartz tubes is that there is no odor. I have come across several heaters using ceramic elements (all by Lasko), and I would not recommend them as they all give off some kind of odor. I not sure if it is healthy to breath in this odor; sometimes the odor can be irritating to my throat and lungs. Thirdly, it heats my small office just fine. The room I use it in is about 12 x 10 feet.

I love all the features this unit comes with. It is thermostatically controlled, it has a remote control (which controls temperature, on/off, heat level, timer, and Celsius/Fahrenheit), a temperature readout, low heat (1000 watts), high heat (1500 watts), eco heat (sets temp at 68 degrees and uses 500 watts), and buttons that duplicate the remote. The unit retains the temperature and mode (high/low/eco setting) when turning the unit off. This is nice because I can just turn the unit on with the remote and it heats with the previous settings that I had input. The unit has a cool down period after you turn it off which extracts any remaining heat, or maybe it's a safety feature to cool the unit down. Some people had complained about this, but I don't see it as a problem. The outside of the unit always remains cool to the touch.

Some people have complained about the unit not heating their area. For the size room I have (12 x 10) it works just fine. I think the best use for heaters like this is to take the chill out of the room and not as a source of primary heat. Often I have it on for a short period of time, and then I shut it off because it is warm enough in the room. With all heater advertisements, you need to take the maximum heated room size specification with a grain of salt. There are many factors that determine if a given heater will provide sufficient heat for an area. For example, are there any openings into other rooms, is a stairway present in the room where the heat can rise, how many windows are in the area, are there any outside walls, how well insulated are the walls, how cold is it outside, etc. For a small unit like this, it should adequately heat an area of about 300 square feet; again, it depends.

Everything said, I like this heater enough that I bought another one for my bedroom.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Best Rosewill R-HAP-01 Electric 4 Liter Auto Feed Hot Water Boiler Deals

Rosewill R-HAP-01 Electric 4 Liter Auto Feed Hot Water Boiler and Warmer Dispenser
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I purchased this hot water dispenser about a month ago because it had a large capacity (4 liters)at an excellent price. I have never owned a "hot pot" before, but I was hoping this would keep up with our wintertime hot water needs since I have 7 kids.

Rosewill is a brand I have purchased before and I know they have a very responsive customer service department in case I have a problem.

This is not a small appliance and will take up some room on your counter. It is 15" tall and about 10 1/2" deep at the top. The sides of the exterior are silver colored metal, the top is white plastic, and the interior is stainless steel. There is a window on the front which allows you to see the water level at a glance. The controls are sealed buttons on the top. It also has a swivel feature on the bottom which is so convenient.

I got this so that my family could easily and quickly make hot tea, hot chocolate and ramen noodles. Since it safely dispenses water up to 208 degrees F, it allows my 9 year old son to make his own noodles! It's been a huge hit with everyone and I marvel at how I have managed to get by without one for so long.

You can select your water temperature 140, 175 or 208 degrees F. There is an auto clean button great for me since I have VERY hard water. It has 2 safety features that I definitely appreciate an auto lock on the dispense button so no one can accidentally push a button and get burned, and an auto shut off when the water level gets too low.

The stainless steel interior is wonderful when cleaning this pot. There is a stainless steel filter in the bottom of the pot, too. You access the interior via a latch on the top of the pot. It works easily, but be careful not to get your hand near the vent, which is hot. Also, the latch needs a firm push to be securely closed after cleaning or adding water.

The dispenser spout sits about 11" from the counter so it is a little high to safely dispense water into a bowl on the counter without splashing very hot water. I found a large can just the right height that I keep next to this pot. My son can put his bowl of ramen noodles on top of the can and then safely dispense the hot water into the bowl. I would advise you find a similar set-up if a child is going to be using this pot.

It has been in constant use for over a month and no problems so far. In fact, I am so pleased with it that I have ordered three more as Christmas gifts. If you use a lot of hot water, you might like this as much as I do.

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We bought this product to help prep baby formula and within 1 month we noticed rust forming at the bottom of the heater. Also, the water gauge was broken when we received it. I noticed there was another review with the same rust issue. The price is alluring but stay away from this cheap product!

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1st unit DOA, 2nd unit (replacement) has been functioning properly into the 4th hour.

1st unit's defectiveness:

1. Water could not dispense at all.

2. Its lid was harder to close and, when closed, had larger gap around the lid's rim if compared with the 2nd unit.

For the price, it is a good dispenser, having adjustable temperature, electric dispense motor, safe lock, and large capacity. Nevertheless, QC doesn't seem to be very consistent. As for the rust issue mentioned in other reviews, I'd need to wait and see.

-----Below Is For RMA Experience (*The item's star rating is not affected by the experience)-----

The 1st unit I received was defective-on-arrival. It couldn't dispense water at all. I contacted both Amamax and Rosewill via emails for exchange request with free RMA shipping (If using Amazon's RMA function, I could only RMA back for refund and pay for return shipping). At first, both of them kicked me back to each other. Amamax's reason was the shipment was directly shipped from Rosewill. Rosewill's reason was I bought through Amamax, Rosewill's authorized retailer, and was still within 30 days of purchase.

Then I sent 2nd emails to both of them, stating I was being kicked back and forth by them. Amamax replied with an upper manager's email and told me to write to that address for CC to Rosewill assistance. Rosewill, on the other hand, took my RMA request. After about half dozen times of email exchange with Rosewill, I was able to get a replacement without the need of shipping the defective one back.

Overall for Amamax:

In the end, all Amamax's customer support did was to kick me back to Rosewill. If this is all Amamax's customer support could do, I couldn't at all understand why any manufacturers would sell their products through Amamax. Nowadays everyone has websites to sell stuff."

Overall for Rosewill:

Rosewill's customer support was fast in response in general. The fact Rosewill was willing to send a replacement without requesting me to RMA the defective unit back was quite an honorable resolution.

On the other hand, though, if Rosewill's QC and communication to its authorized retailer (Amamax) had been better, probably none of this hassle could had happened. Also the fact it was necessary for me to exchange many emails (10, including these sent to Amamax) to receive a resolution was not an ideal process for customers to go through.

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I got my water boiler because I love hot tea and chocolate during the winter and a friend recommended it as a handy way to always have water ready. She was right, this thing is great. It keep the water at any of three specified temperatures depending on what you need/want, has a reboil button to quickly heat the water to boiling if you wish, has sensors that prevent the water level from getting too low and also has an auto clean cycle.

The best way to auto clean the boiler is with citric acid. You can get powdered citric acid in small bags, I have had the best luck finding it at oriental groceries. Use half a bag. Fill the water reservoir, pour the powder in and shut the top, then run a self clean cycle. When it finishes, empty the reservoir (be very careful, the water is really hot) and wash it out, then refill it with water and run the self clean cycle again. Once again pour the water out, rinse the reservoir and refill. You now have a clean and scale free source of boiling water. I have had my boiler around a month and just cleaned it today so unless your water is insanely hard you probably wont have to do it very often.

The lock feature that prevents water from being dispensed unless the Unlock button is pressed is a good feature, preventing anyone from being accidentally burned. The night light is also handy, I like to read at night sometimes and enjoy a cup of tea and the light helps me hit the cup and not my fingers :)

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It is cheap but really poor quality. We use it about 2-3 liters each day and did cleaning every 30 days. But the rust started building up in the bottom of the inner circle after 2 months. I couldn't clean it off by cloth either. Called their customer service and they wanted to provide RMA under my shipping. I would like to pass since the shipping fee is more than half the price which I paid for the product.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Cheap Master 170,000 BTU LP Heater #BLP170VTA

Master 170,000 BTU LP Heater #BLP170VTA
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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We moved up from a 50,000 btu to this 170,000. It heats up a 2000 sqft shop easily and even though it's loud, it makes a big difference over the smaller unit. Good price for what you receive

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Review of QMark HBB1254 Hydronic Baseboard Heater

QMark HBB1254 Hydronic Baseboard Heater
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The heater itself seems well-made and runs well and heats nicely. It's quiet and retains heat. We replaced an older hydronic unit that died, and this is working well so far.

One big advantage to this unit if you are replacing an old one is the fact that this one can be wired from either the left or right end -wherever the wire already is. This was probably the biggest selling point for this heater, as we were replacing an old Isotherm (now Cadet) that was wired on the right -the new Cadets are wired only on the left and we didn't want to have to deal with the complication.

The color is called "Navajo White" and the pictures look fairly white. In reality, the color is more of a light taupe. This was fine for our decor, but don't expect a true white or even an off-white.

When ordering, note that you must also order a thermostat -there are ones that go on the end of the unit, ones that go on the wall, and ones that go on the wall and will control several baseboard heaters in one room. If you are replacing an existing heater and don't want to either fish wires or do drywall work, be sure to get the type that goes on the end of the unit. Whatever type you get, you must install the thermostat yourself -it does not come pre-installed.

I'll preface my installation comments by saying that we are typical homeowners, not contractors or otherwise in the building trades. It was the first time my husband did a project like this, but he's reasonably handy. First off, the installation instructions that are included are hard to follow -they assume a level of expertise we didn't have. However, on the QMark (Marley) web site, if you go to Heaters/HBB Baseboard Heaters, they have a much better .pdf file with photos of all the wiring. It still isn't perfect, but it's a lot better. My husband also commented that calling the junction box "roomy" is a matter of opinion, and while he found it tight, it was sufficient.

The biggest problem is mounting the unit to the wall. You must drill through the back of the heater (the holes are not predrilled) and then screw the heater to the wall (into studs). It's hard to do this without bending the fins on the heater (it's not catastrophic, but better for heat distribution if they're not bent). As every installation is somewhat different, screws are not included -depending on your application, you may need screws, molly bolts, masonry screws or something else. Be sure to get these before starting the installation.

Also note that you'll need several wire nuts -you can get them while waiting for the shipment. You need at least two of the type for connecting 2 wires.

It took Dave about 5 hours to install the heater, from unboxing it and removing the old heater to having the new one heating the room. He used a thermostat that went right on the heater. Admittedly, his total time included just under an hour to go buy some wire nuts. If you are more experienced in this type of project, it would probably take less time.

Overall, we're happy with the heater and would buy it again.

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I am happy with the delivery time, packaging, and the overall workage of this unit. I ordered two of them for my back room which is all windows and they work well.

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Excellent heater at a reasonable price. Easy to install. Perfectly quiet when heating. Too early to tell how economical it will prove to be.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Poolmaster 59010 Above Ground Pool Solar Heating Panels Reviews

Poolmaster 59010 Above Ground Pool Solar Heating Panels
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I've read the previous reviews and it appears that the verbiage has been corrected since them. I received exactly what was described in the package. Was easy to install! I didn't buy the starter kit so I did have to buy a couple extra things from Home Depot but that much I was expecting. I'm using it in Palm Springs CA. I am actually very amazed at the difference in water temperature coming out of it especially considering the amount of water going through it! I've just ordered a second one to double the effect! I'm looking forward to receiving it tomorrow and installing for use this weekend!

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I bought this one last year, two panels and it works great for North Dakota. However, one of the ends is leaking now so I have to find a good epoxy or something to repair it. I also had to "rig it" for the Intex Pump. I would recommend a solid panel.

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I connected the product as instructed, once I turned my pump on it immediatly blew the end off a brand new 35foot hose. I had added two of these hoses to get the panels into the sun. I replaced the blown hose, and tried again, this time it worked for a couple days, but leaked at the ends where the hoses connected to the panels. After a couple days running one of the panels ruptured from the amount of pressure. I didn't know it ruptured and it ended up draining my pool.

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I must preface that I have a Master's degree in chemistry with a minor in physics. I believe I have a better than average mechanical ability. Also, until ordering from this manufacturer, I have used another manufacturer's panels for 5 years.

For me, this product has failed on 3 accounts:

The most serious problem is that while I could easily connect the three segments on one end using their bayonet-style connector design, I could not connect any of the three segments together on the other end (1). The instructions were not explicit as how to connect the panels, presuming it to be obvious to the assembler (2).

The third problem was that extra assembly hardware was present and needed assembly hardware was absent.

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I only put in a 4x10 section, I can add more, i'll think about it. but I piped it to a sunny spot, raised my pool temp 4 degress above my neighbors pool, so it is effective, recommend putting shutoffs so you can bypass it once the pool heats up enough. don't need it in august.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Buy Lasko 101 My Heat Personal Heater, White

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I use it discreetly at work where it is cold and regular heaters are banned. Now I can work in comfort while my neighbors in surrounding cubes bundle up. Best of all, it is quiet and no one know I have my heater on. The size was bigger than I had expected but it hides well behind my laptop screen when not in use. Highly recommended.

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I agree with all of the reviews that I read when I bought this little guy. It's a great little heater that doesn't heat too much area; it's a personal heater. If my hands were cold I could put it on my desk or move it to my feet if they needed to be warmed up. It's about the size of a computer speaker so it's easy to move. Love it!

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I use this in the bathroom, heats up nicely and helps keep the mirror fog-free. Perfect size for the bathroom countertop.

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I work in a large space that is too expensive to keep heated so this little heater is perfect. It does not really heat the room that I am in very much. Maybe that is because I keep the door open. But it does keep me comfortable. I have it under the desk pointed at me. The rest of the building is about 55-60 degrees.

It does not have a thermostat. But since I keep it near me I have not had a problem remembering to turn it off when not in use. My original plan was to plug it into an energy saving surge protector and have it turn off with the computer. That way it would be less possible for it to just be left on when not in use.

After 2 weeks: I now know that if I keep the door at least partially closed it does heat the room.

It doesn't have a tip-over switch. The heater itself does not get hot except for that black circle where the heat blows out and that doesn't get hot enough to actually burn you if you happen to brush against it.

Update: I have been using this little guy for at least 8 mos. now and I have forgotten to turn it off a few times. I expected to see an uptick in the electric bill but that didn't happen. 200 watts is like two bright incandescent light bulbs.

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I found this small heater at Walmart for $14, which is cheaper than I see here on Amazon. It is very small and quiet, which is good for an office space. It does the trick for my office, to keep me warmed up while working. It doesn't heat the entire room, like a space heater.

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Friday, December 6, 2013

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Heater exactly as described. Easily installed. Works perfectly and completely heats the space for which it was intended. The company that shipped the heater was lazy with communication emails and shipping information. But it did finally arrive.

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