Plug-in Heater Recommendation

laughingboroboy

laughingboroboy

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Now the cooler weather is starting to set in my WHF shed is starting to get a bit nippy, it’s roughly 3mx3m in size.

Can any of you guys recommend a plug-in heater to take the edge off?

I know these things are notoriously electricity hungry so the most economical/efficient suggestions would be much appreciated.

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Electric heaters are virtually 100% efficient regardless of the type. So I would look for one with a thermostat so that it's not running all the time.

Have you insulated at all?
 
a quartz infrared cabinet heater similar to Dr infrared or Herzberg Hg-8073

if you can find them. I have 2, paid 125 euro each
 
I've been WFH in a shed for 10 years. Insulation is key. I've got an oil filled radiator with a thermostat which gets warm and stays warm. Works for me
 
Yeah it’s fully insulated - overclad with Composite panels and Mineral wool in both the walls & roof. It doesn’t feel too bad now with no heating at all inside.

The electric heater will just be used on a morning or when required as a instant boost not left on etc.
 
I found electric radiators are better than fan heaters. You get a quick kick from the fan but you end up in a cycle of hot and cold. Depends on the size of your shed but my Delonghi which is about 2 foot tall and a foot wide is perfect for my 10x14 shed. Think it cost about 30 quid but it was long time ago.
The radiator takes longer to heat up the room but after about 10 minutes it's spot on and you can then fiddle with the thermostat.
 
All electric heaters are 100% efficient. One way or another, all energy that goes through them will come out as heat.

On that basis I avoid anything that claims to be "more efficient" just as a matter of principal!

Beyond that, it's a question of what other features you want/need. A fan can be useful if you want a small heater to direct the warmth right at you, but if you are heating a room then it's just annoying extra noise. Oil-filled radiators radiate heat for longer but they take longer to warm up in the first place, so there is no saving from using them (and if they build-up heat that they keep radiating after you've left the room then that's a waste of money).
 
I use convector heaters - A Dimplex Contrast.
Has a thermostat and power can be adjusted 750 / 1250 / 2000 watts.
Heat is instant.
I didnt buy the model with the fan as they run away with electricity.
Takes the edge off cool mornings.
You can direct the heat where you want it.
Highly recommended.(y)

2kW Contrast Convector Heater | Dimplex

www.dimplex.co.uk www.dimplex.co.uk
 
I use a convector to heat my kitchen (3x5.5)which doesn't have a radiator or other heating source. If I want warmth because I will be sitting in there for some time (few hours)I just put it on the 750w setting. If I want to take the edge off the chill so I can walk in and out going about things and not feel like walking into a freezer then I plug it into a manual 24hr timer with those radial pegs for 15min settings. I just do the whole dial 30 min on 30 mins off, So effectively using at rate of 375w.
 
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