are these things dangerous? My dad told me many horror stories about them at Christmas, I don't like renters using them. But now I'm really paranoid.
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SHouldnt be a problem .... many have tip protection and shut offComment -
The again most fire departments ban them in commercial facilitiesComment -
but I think that the new stuff- last 5-10 years is safe- but I think some people still have heaters from 20 years ago. I think it is the old electrical outlets and wiring in these old places that are more susceptible to starting fires with all the power these things pullComment -
I use a torpedo heater at work ( the ones that look like a jet engine)
350,000 BTU, heats up an empty house in a manner of minutes
older models tend to shoot flames once they get worn out
maybe you should install central heat/air in your units thanComment -
The problem with them is people's stupidity. All it takes for a fire to start is for an idiot to pass out and throw his blanket or clothes on it and it starts a fire. They are safe if used properly.Comment -
I used to work with a guy who heated his apartment with 4 space heaters. He stole the electricity to power them from his neighbors.
The guy always had weed and beer, at least he had his priorities in line.Comment -
agree. Those newer ones are much safer. Those with the old cloth covered cords are definite fire hazards.Originally posted by pavyracerComment -
Originally posted by tullamore
great money saver I guess, haComment -
weed, beer, 4 space heaters = fire
They have that on billboards here in CaliComment -
its already warmin up out here, so i'm done with my heater till next winter.
Although I got 2 hoodys on.blog '09-'10: 37-16: +$31,900
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shut it GCComment -
when i was growing up we used kerosene heaters in the house and we never had problems. i've also used the little electrical heaters in my bedrooms in the past when i rented or shared a shabby place with friends.
As long as you use common sense with them you shouldn't have problems.Comment -
I've used space heaters in my art 'n gambling studio for years and never had a problem. Could not live without them. I have a new one from SoleUSAir that uses 400/800 watts instead of the standard 750/1500 and it provides just as much heat as the older ones. All electrical space heaters now have tip over cut off and other safety features. The only way you get in trouble is draping stuff right on top of the heater, and if you do that you're a moron and deserve to have a fire.
Though I have warmed up my socks that way on a cold night. Toasty warm!Comment -
If you're a landlord and tenants are using them, you should make sure they are all modern heaters. Tenants can be pretty dumb and won't give a rat's ass if they burn down your building.Comment -
sorry Chi, just wanted to give y'all a peak at my rough ass hood. Me and the crew kickin it on the wall to the right (out of the picture).
Y'all can come hang out, I'll give you a free board rental.blog '09-'10: 37-16: +$31,900
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good for you GCComment -
no, it's good for you. you can come and kick it. the advantage is yours...blog '09-'10: 37-16: +$31,900
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so hows the temp right now? must be, at 1:30 am... about negative 80. haha, sorry.blog '09-'10: 37-16: +$31,900
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so do you guys open the window a little even though its -80 outside? I was wondering how that works.blog '09-'10: 37-16: +$31,900
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You don't have to worry about fires...
The biggest thing is that they have a tendency to trip the circuit breaker if there is other stuff on there.
I used to manage an office building and we confiscated every one of those fukkin things because they kept tripping the breakers. We never worried about fires, though, so you should be fine unless you're making kerosene smores with fukkin nitroglycerin graham crackers.
Be careful with this if that's the route you're taking.Comment -
I've never but it happens all the time. Every year when the weather turns cold here in SoCal I hear about several 'space heater' type fires. Usually it happens to lower income families with 8+ people living in a 2 bedroom aptComment -
I live in south florida
I don't have to deal with this shit
I just have to deal with other shitComment -
scary,
but not hurricane scary.....yayComment -
Chi one thing that was briefly touched on but is very important is the electrical element of these. Even if you have a relatively modern and safe one you should press with your tenants to have an outlet just for the heater. My friend that I live with when I'm not at school had a huge fire from one of these.
Not from overheating, not from abuse, not from clothes on it. But the physical socket burnt up and ignited.
Just be observent.Comment -
great.... a huge fire.
I will not rest easy tonightComment -
i personally haven't had a problem, but i've heard of fires starting from themComment -
This should help calm you down Archie
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BITCH
its always a bitch that causes a fire.....fukin red headsComment -
its just too big for that red head...... deja vuComment -
"It was big...too big, growing and spreading"
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That video is a crock of shit. NO WAY that blanket catches on fire unless it was draped over that heater or within 2 or 3 inches of it, unless that heater was putting out ungodly BTU. Even then.... Unbelievable BS from safety morons. It's a disservice to people who are considering space heaters as a cost-efficient heating source for their home.Comment -
If you notice the video when the firemen break the window you can see a fireplace on the side of the house. Why would you use a space heater if you have a fireplace in the house?Originally posted by 1st and Ten
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Todays are fine as long as you do not do something stupid like Paver said.Comment -
Good catch PavierOriginally posted by pavyracer
If you notice the video when the firemen break the window you can see a fireplace on the side of the house. Why would you use a space heater if you have a fireplace in the house?Comment
