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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Reviews of Stelpro SK1501W Electric Ceiling Heater Air Curtain - with Free
This fan is okay. It warms a cold, marble bathroom on a cold morning. I would expect that the fan would allow directional changes via a baffle but it does not. It was installed in an area of the bathroom ceiling that could accommodate it if the direction of the warming could be adjusted it would be all that much better. If only I had known to look for that as an option -don't know if I'd have found a product that could direct the heat. It was hard enough to find something that would just heat a medium sized bathroom.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Oster 6232 6-Slice Toaster Oven, Black with Chrome Accents Review
This is the largest capacity toaster oven I've seen in this price range, which greatly increases its versatility; it also has two shelves that can be arranged in different ways. So far, the one thing I do not like about it is that "on" and "off" are controlled through the timer. Not only is this a somewhat confusing extra step, but timers are notorious for being the first thing to wear out. Whether this is a problem or not remains (at least a decade, I hope) to be seen. Another reviewer lacked an instruction book and asked for the directions for toasting. For most toasting, use the bottom rack in the "up" position. Turn the temperature control knob to "Max." Turn the function selector knob to "Toast." (Both the top and bottom heater elements will operate.) Turn the timer knob past 15 minutes and return it to the desired setting (for bread, I'd recommend starting with no more than 2-4 minutes and taking it from there).
doneness. I also don't like the fact that the outside gets very very hot.
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I find that this toaster oven is to complicated. You have to leave it on max and work everything through the timer. Then to toast you have to turn past 15 minutes, and back to the desireddoneness. I also don't like the fact that the outside gets very very hot.
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it's a wonderful product. my family and i use it all the time. for baking and broiling , we use it more than our regular oven. only one problem that we haven't been able to work through, how to toast anything, cause we don't have an instruction booklet. if we can get one cause we try everything to get it to toast with no luck. then we would rate this a 10 not a 5. can u help us? the model # is6232.Honest reviews on Oster 6232 6-Slice Toaster Oven, Black with Chrome Accents
My biggest beef with this oven is that it is advertised as a SIX SLICE toaster. There is no way you can fit 6 slices of bread in this over at once. It's a roomy 4 slice at best. 2nd biggest beef is this thing gets REAL HOT on top when you are using it. Hot enough for 2nd degree burns if you aren't careful. Don't leave anything sit on top of it or it will get melted. Finally, the toaster function is not real great. You adjust darkness via the same timer control for timing say a 30 min pot pie. Problem is in the 1-2 min range, it's hard to reproduce consistant results. You really have to watch your toast. The pros? Well, it's very pretty sitting there and it is BLACK with CHROME which is what I needed to match my kitchen and the only reasonable priced one in those colors. So I guess you get what you pay for but I am still disappointed with the fact that you can't really toast 6 slices at once... with 4 kids that's a problem for me.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Oster 6232 6-Slice Toaster Oven, Black with Chrome Accents
This has got to be the worst toaster oven ever made! I have not had a decent piece of toast since I purchased this toaster oven. It either does not toast evenly or burns my toast. The controls are annoying and my first toaster oven broke after four months. Oster did send me a replacement, which I have had for about a year now, but this one is breaking also (just stops toasting halfway through, so you have to jiggle the controls to get it to work again). It's just awful! I would not recommend this product to anyone.Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Best Vantec Thermoflow TF6025 60x60x25mm Double Ball Bearing Temperature Deals
I replaced the OEM fans in a good rack-mount case with these and was pleased with the installation and resulting air flow. They run a lot quieter than the originals and cool well.
Double check and make sure you have the sensor mounted on the outside if you want an exhaust fan or the thermal sensor on the inside if you want an intake fan.
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Overall, I'm happy with these fans (I bought 2). Fans run quietly, and speed up when the extra air is needed (I'm using them as exhaust fans). They must plug into the power supply (can't just plug into mobo). Since they have temperature sensors on them I only used the power supply connection.Best Deals on Vantec Thermoflow TF6025 60x60x25mm Double Ball Bearing Temperature
I have many Vantec fans installed and running from 80MM to 120MM. This is the first time I've installed this model and it seems to be running well enough.Honest reviews on Vantec Thermoflow TF6025 60x60x25mm Double Ball Bearing Temperature
My computer was having trouble staying cool when the chip fan died, so I bought another fan from a B&M store, but it only ran constantly. The Vantec Thermoflow TF6025 does the trick and knows when to work harder. Case solved.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Vantec Thermoflow TF6025 60x60x25mm Double Ball Bearing Temperature
Fan does what it is supposed to do which is increase or decrease speed based upon the temperature of a sensor. It seems pretty quiet. I think it makes a lot of sense if your backplate has this size vent on it, to install it for some additional airflow, but you should be careful not to blow air towards your CPU (it doesn't seem to like this even if the air is cold.)Double check and make sure you have the sensor mounted on the outside if you want an exhaust fan or the thermal sensor on the inside if you want an intake fan.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Reviews of Q-Mark CRA2024T2 Electric Wall Heater With 3 Piece Construction
I have a bathroom in the basement and during the winter the temperature in the basement is usually around 60 degrees. That is a little chilly for taking a shower.
This little heater is just perfect for heating up a small room. I go downstairs in the morning and turn it on and it heats up quick. This is a small unit so if you have a large bathroom you will need the next size up.
Installation was easy. I did have one question on the wiring which I e-mailed to their support and received an answer that same day.Well built unit....choice of electrical voltage during installation.....mine is one 220volt setup......the bathroom is a fair size and heats up fast....no installation problems......about 8 months in the works....not cheap but I would buy another one ......
This little heater is just perfect for heating up a small room. I go downstairs in the morning and turn it on and it heats up quick. This is a small unit so if you have a large bathroom you will need the next size up.
Installation was easy. I did have one question on the wiring which I e-mailed to their support and received an answer that same day.Well built unit....choice of electrical voltage during installation.....mine is one 220volt setup......the bathroom is a fair size and heats up fast....no installation problems......about 8 months in the works....not cheap but I would buy another one ......
Review of Cadet Electric Programmable Thermostat - 16 Amp, White, Model# TH110
I love the sleek profile and large display. I love the fact that you can configure each day of the week differently. Four TIME settings are adequate for my needs. The deal breaker is the fact that there are only two temperature settings to choose from for the four time periods. There needs to be at least three for this to be an improvement over a non-programmable device.
I want to set it to hit 70 when my three-year-old is getting his PJs on and settling into bed for the night, have it drop down to 66 while he sleeps, bring it back up to 70 when it is time to get up get dressed and shuttle his sisters off to school, and from 8am-7pm I want that baseboard to stay off, so I'd set it at 50.
With this thermostat I cannot do this. 70 degrees is alright for two of the time periods, but if I set the other one for 66, that 2000 watt baseboard will come on frequently throughout the day. It might stay off if I set it to 60 on all but the coldest of days, but that is way too cold for my tot to sleep.
I don't see how this can be considered a programmable thermostat if I have to fiddle with it everyday to have it save any energy. If I had to do it all over again, I would buy a different model.We just had two of these installed, I've been testing them for about a month. This is a very good product -works well, and our electrician said it was a breeze to install. Four daily settings is plenty for us. The manual sucks, which is why I only give it 4 stars. I have had to figure A LOT out on my own, and that was frustrating. But now that I've got the hang of it, I really appreciate the features.
I want to set it to hit 70 when my three-year-old is getting his PJs on and settling into bed for the night, have it drop down to 66 while he sleeps, bring it back up to 70 when it is time to get up get dressed and shuttle his sisters off to school, and from 8am-7pm I want that baseboard to stay off, so I'd set it at 50.
With this thermostat I cannot do this. 70 degrees is alright for two of the time periods, but if I set the other one for 66, that 2000 watt baseboard will come on frequently throughout the day. It might stay off if I set it to 60 on all but the coldest of days, but that is way too cold for my tot to sleep.
I don't see how this can be considered a programmable thermostat if I have to fiddle with it everyday to have it save any energy. If I had to do it all over again, I would buy a different model.We just had two of these installed, I've been testing them for about a month. This is a very good product -works well, and our electrician said it was a breeze to install. Four daily settings is plenty for us. The manual sucks, which is why I only give it 4 stars. I have had to figure A LOT out on my own, and that was frustrating. But now that I've got the hang of it, I really appreciate the features.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Reviews of White-Rodgers 1G65-641 Mechanical Line Voltage Thermostat
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This unit, I suppose, does the job. Howevefr the bi-metal element inside is SO slow to react to temperature, that when I used it for my garage heater, the heater would overheat and overcool the garage to a point that I was not happy. Perhaps when it is in a more stable environment like a house, it would be fine. But for my purposes, it did not work at all and I sent it back.
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This unit, I suppose, does the job. Howevefr the bi-metal element inside is SO slow to react to temperature, that when I used it for my garage heater, the heater would overheat and overcool the garage to a point that I was not happy. Perhaps when it is in a more stable environment like a house, it would be fine. But for my purposes, it did not work at all and I sent it back.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Reviews of Admiral Clothes Dryer Cycling Thermostat 304475 / Y304475 Home
Thermostat came in good time, was easy to install, and hopefully solved the problem of my heating element burning out. Maybe my 22 year old Maytag dryer will run for a few more years now.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Best SEI Carrington Convertible Electric Fireplace Deals
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Just finished putting this together and I have to say this is a beautiful fireplace for the money. The firebox is top quality and the fire is extremely realistic. This adds such a wonderful touch of elegance to our bedroom not to mention the heating benefits. It takes around 2 and a half hours to put together and you actually get more parts than are actually required for assembly. I am extremely happy with my purchase
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Just finished putting this together and I have to say this is a beautiful fireplace for the money. The firebox is top quality and the fire is extremely realistic. This adds such a wonderful touch of elegance to our bedroom not to mention the heating benefits. It takes around 2 and a half hours to put together and you actually get more parts than are actually required for assembly. I am extremely happy with my purchase
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This fireplace is great. It heats our home and makes it cozy. I get a lot of compliments when people come over. It's something we use often and enjoy. It's not the most expensive looking and that is why I gave it 4 stars, but I would recommend for the price.Best Deals on SEI Carrington Convertible Electric Fireplace
The fireplace was delivered quickly (I love Amazon Prime!!) and my husband put it together without any trouble. It took time, but it wasn't difficult. It looks wonderful, and the quality is terrific.Honest reviews on SEI Carrington Convertible Electric Fireplace
This is the perfect size and is exactly like the pictures! It's a beautiful addition to our living room! We love it!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for SEI Carrington Convertible Electric Fireplace
I really like this fireplace except the size is a little small for living room with our higher ceilings but I will move it in bedroom or downstairs. I love the look and the colours really match my other furniture.Tuesday, March 18, 2014
King EC-R Electronic Line-Voltage Thermostat, White Reviews
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This was purchased to replace a cheap mechanical thermostat in a RV travel trailer. I wanted just a plain, no frills (i.e., no programming!) digital thermostat that closed a mechanical relay contact, and had a display that was large enough to read without having to put on the reading glasses. This unit fit the requirements perfectly. The set point temperature goes down to 40 F, just enough to keep the pipes from freezing on cold winter nights while in storage. The high end set point is 95 F, well above anyones comfort level. Remember, this ONLY controls the heater, NOT heat and A/C! My only negative is there isn't a back light, but I knew that before I bought it. Buy it it works great!
We have been using this thermostat for 3 plus years with no issues.
We did see a huge difference in our electric bill and they have saved us enough cash over the 3 years to cover the cost.
Very simple to install and to use.
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This was purchased to replace a cheap mechanical thermostat in a RV travel trailer. I wanted just a plain, no frills (i.e., no programming!) digital thermostat that closed a mechanical relay contact, and had a display that was large enough to read without having to put on the reading glasses. This unit fit the requirements perfectly. The set point temperature goes down to 40 F, just enough to keep the pipes from freezing on cold winter nights while in storage. The high end set point is 95 F, well above anyones comfort level. Remember, this ONLY controls the heater, NOT heat and A/C! My only negative is there isn't a back light, but I knew that before I bought it. Buy it it works great!
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This is a very good unit for the money. This was my second order. I have used it for 240 volt and 120 volt heating situations. A plus is that it leaves more room for wires and connections in the box. It will hold a 1 degree difference but comes set for 2 degrees like most units. PapaTomBest Deals on King EC-R Electronic Line-Voltage Thermostat, White
The first thing we did was replace every thermostat in our new home.We have been using this thermostat for 3 plus years with no issues.
We did see a huge difference in our electric bill and they have saved us enough cash over the 3 years to cover the cost.
Very simple to install and to use.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Reviews of VillaWare V5225 Crepe Maker
I grew up in a Crepe lovin' household. We had sweet crepes for breakfast, savory crepes for lunch and meat filled crepes for dinner.
I always have used a stove top crepe pan and thought it slow and kind of a pain. That is how my dad always did it so I always thought it was the best way.
Not anymore. A friend recommended I try the Villaware electric crepe maker. Non stick coating, quick and easy. Boy were they right. Just dip the the cooker in the pan they include and you are making a crepe every 25 seconds or so. Easy to clean. I love this thing. Good recipes too, altough their basic recipe is not sweet enough.
If you love crepes. This is the piece to get.
One .. it takes close to a good 3 to 4 minutes to make a crepe on this machine even though it has a 900 watt element (200 more than and older model...) so unless you are makeing crepes for one ... realx have a drink cause your gonna be sitting at this machine for some time ..
Two .. the teflon covering .. well it's French teflon ... don't expect it to last ... nuff said ...
Three .. the handle doesnt come off and the crepe batter is pretty liquid so get ready to use toothpicks to clean the cracks between the handle of the crepe maker and teflon plate
Four .. appart from that it's probably the best machine out there .. definitely for the money ... and .. since we love crepes and theres more than one person in my house I've bought 2 of these machines ... go figure ....
PS.... you have to try the corn meal crepes they are the most .....
It does make much thinner, more delicate crepes than using a pan, but the batter has to be just so not too much or too little oil or flour, or else they either stick or fall off the surface.
I always have used a stove top crepe pan and thought it slow and kind of a pain. That is how my dad always did it so I always thought it was the best way.
Not anymore. A friend recommended I try the Villaware electric crepe maker. Non stick coating, quick and easy. Boy were they right. Just dip the the cooker in the pan they include and you are making a crepe every 25 seconds or so. Easy to clean. I love this thing. Good recipes too, altough their basic recipe is not sweet enough.
If you love crepes. This is the piece to get.
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In anticipation of granting my high school French club's wish to have an after-school crepe party, I bought a VIllaWare crepe maker at Christmas. This past week we used it, along with the more traditional skillet-on-the-stove method in our home ec room. While the seniors preferred the skillets, which allowed them to show off their crepe flipping ability, the younger students liked the "perfect every time" certainty of the VillaWare crepe maker. It was so much fun watching them cook for themselves and for the other faculty members, whose noses led them to see who and what was cooking in the home ec room after school! We had both dessert and chicken crepes. The French 4 kids "volunteered" to make more crepes the next day in class so as to use up the many left-over toppings. So, my classroom became a crepe factory 4th period the next day. How convenient it was to cook crepes right in class, thanks to the VillaWare crepe maker! Many of my kids would like to have their own machines now and can afford to buy their own VillaWare makers, since the price is so reasonable. I plan to order another maker so our next French Club crepe party can accomodate more students. Thanks to VillaWare I can have more kids cooking at our next meeting; rumor has it that even more are coming to cook next time, and I feel comfortable letting the inexperienced cooks use the crepe maker.Best Deals on VillaWare V5225 Crepe Maker
This may be one of the better crepe makers at the price there are a couple of things that really bum me out ...One .. it takes close to a good 3 to 4 minutes to make a crepe on this machine even though it has a 900 watt element (200 more than and older model...) so unless you are makeing crepes for one ... realx have a drink cause your gonna be sitting at this machine for some time ..
Two .. the teflon covering .. well it's French teflon ... don't expect it to last ... nuff said ...
Three .. the handle doesnt come off and the crepe batter is pretty liquid so get ready to use toothpicks to clean the cracks between the handle of the crepe maker and teflon plate
Four .. appart from that it's probably the best machine out there .. definitely for the money ... and .. since we love crepes and theres more than one person in my house I've bought 2 of these machines ... go figure ....
PS.... you have to try the corn meal crepes they are the most .....
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We have had this crepe maker for about a year, and although it makes great crepes, the teflon surface is seriously peeling off (enough that we can no longer use it) after just about 20 uses. This is my major problem with it, and I will not by this brand again.It does make much thinner, more delicate crepes than using a pan, but the batter has to be just so not too much or too little oil or flour, or else they either stick or fall off the surface.
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I made my first batch of crepes last night, and I am happy to report that they were very easy to make. Why not 5 stars then? I agree with other reviewers that the chord becomes easily entangled. I had to stop three or four times throughout the batch and untangle the chord. Other than that, each crepe only took about 40 seconds to make and were delicious, using the basic recipe from the manual. Another issue I have with this crepe maker is the dipping pan that is included as part of the set. Besides being made out of plastic, it is oddly shaped: mine actually appears to have been through the dishwasher because it looks a little warped. Also, when I got to the bottom of the batter, I was afraid, like another reviewer, that I was melting the plastic into my crepes. A better chord design and a glass dipping pan would make this unit merit 5 starts. I would still, however, recommend this crepe maker for its price and ease of use.
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