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spencerin
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# Posted: 10 Nov 2021 12:20am - Edited by: spencerin
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It appears as if baseboard heaters can be left on continuously and unattended, especially at a low setting. On the other hand, that's often not recommended for portable space heaters. Why? Portables appear to be just as safe as baseboards after taking into account their safety features. I'm trying to keep a small bathroom above freezing when not at my cabin, and due to space constraints, I'm "spaced" out of everything but a portable space heater. But, multiple sources say not to run them continuously and unattended. Is that, practically speaking, being too cautious?
Also, I could place a baseboard on the wall behind the door. I read that there should be at least a foot of clearance in front of the heater. How much of a problem is that in practice? How many of us have left socks and gloves on them to dry out without ever an issue?
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darz5150
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# Posted: 10 Nov 2021 12:45am
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Quoting: spencerin I'm trying to keep a small bathroom above freezing when not at my cabin, and due to space constraints, I'm "spaced" out of everything but a portable space heater.
We use a small 10 inch fan heater combo in our bathroom. It keeps it comfortable and keeps everything from freezing. We run it on 750 watts and set the thermostat accordingly. It doesn't jack the electric bill up too bad.
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spencerin
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# Posted: 10 Nov 2021 01:01am
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Do you run it continuously and unattended?
As it relates to the baseboard heater, I found this from a published scientific study, "ignition of wood will occur under exposure temperatures of as little as 256ºF for periods of 12 to 16 hours per day in as little as 623 days or approximately 21 months." Certainly conditions that will never be met, especially since baseboards appear to max out at <200ºF.....
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Brettny
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# Posted: 10 Nov 2021 05:52am
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https://www.amazon.com/EconoHome-Mount-Space-Heater-Panel/dp/B085KC6YNK/ref=asc_df_B0 85KC6YNK/?tag=smacab-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=423849325883&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10782 066440733591167&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004848&h vtargid=pla-896941323059&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=95799636462&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=4 23849325883&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10782066440733591167&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlo cint=&hvlocphy=9004848&hvtargid=pla-896941323059
What about this style? You can mount it to an exterior wall I believe.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 10 Nov 2021 09:06am
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Look at what is called 'milk-house heaters'; been used like forever around here by farmers.
Available at any farm supply and probably hardware store.
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paulz
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# Posted: 10 Nov 2021 09:51am
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Quoting: spencerin But, multiple sources say not to run them continuously and unattended. Is that, practically speaking, being too cautious?
Unattended for the chance of being knocked over by something (earthquake, animal..), possibly hitting something flammable before it cools off via the safety switch. Screw it down, maybe..
Continuous possibly not designed ruggedly enough?
Other than that, don't see a difference between the baseboards.
Some car guys use AC heaters in their car interiors while parked. Like this
https://www.amazon.com/Zerostart-2600900-Interior-Electric-Portable/dp/B000NM73ZA
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