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ThreeBlurryDecades t1_j64rk3p wrote

My well insulated slightly smaller (10x12 10ft ceiling) uses one 1000 watt electric heater to keep it toasty warm. In the summer I have one cheap 5000 wall shaker built in. This is in Ontario. Why go crazy, my whole climate control system for a really nice little building cost under 250$. Other than electric cost, why cant you leave it on 24/7?

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jrico59 OP t1_j64ryvl wrote

Thanks, I just thought there was an overheating danger in leaving the smaller space heaters on over night

(https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-to-not-burn-your-house-down-with-a-space-heater/)

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ThreeBlurryDecades t1_j64snla wrote

There could be with a junky heater near flamables. I use a decent metal frame "milk house heater" and keep it away from flamables. They are intended to heat living space. Most fires with electric heaters are caused by poor extension cords and proximity to flamables. Be safe and use a safe heater and it will be fine. Good quality, no extension cord, its own separate electric circuit.

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