Reviews of DeLonghi TRN0812T Portable Oil-Filled Radiator with Programmable

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This is the second Delonghi oil heater that I purchased through Amazon & I am completely satisfied with both of them. (I also purchased the Delonghi HM25E Dragon Ultimate Oil Filled Radiator Heater purchased in 2005, twice the cost, twice the heater.)

I like the size of this smaller one a little more -it fits better into the small space where I am using it. We use it in a 10' x 10' main bathroom. The room is not insulated (85 year old home) and gets almost no heat from the home's central heating system (radiated water heat).

I have used it every day this winter and found that it is more than adequate for this room, even on the coldest winter days. The temperature recently has dropped to -5 F overnight (Chicago) and I have the heater set on high to turn on 60-90 minutes before I get up. The bathroom is always nice and toasty in the AM, even though the exterior wall is cold to the touch.

I was concerned about the safety of using an electric heater in the bathroom because of electric shock and fire risk. No problem on either account. I recommend using a GFCI electric outlet to reduce the risk of electric shock; also, the oil-filled radiator does not build up an excessive amount of heat (as long as you don't cover it keep it open so heat can radiate away from it).

The heater has on/off switches (one for high, one for low) and a electro-mechanical timer. You set the current time with the dial, then set the timer to turn on & off as much as you wish during the day. You can be accurate to within about 15-30 minutes. The unit must stay plugged in for it to keep accurate time. Electronic LED timers (like on the Delonghi Dragon) can be set more accurately, but usually have a limited number of on/off automatic settings (Dragon has a limit of 2).

This heater also has a "thermostat" of sorts. It doesn't give a temperature, just gives a min/max range of 1-6 (my other one goes to 11). A 6 setting for about an hour is necessary for a toasty 10x10 bathroom at 0 degrees F, while setting at 3 for an hour is sufficient at 32 degrees.

Energy consumption my electric bill increased only about $8-10/mo from fall to winter, a small price to pay.

The heater is short (about 16-18 inches)& very stable, fits under my pedestal sink between the sink & tub perfect spot. It gets hot to the touch, but not so that you (or a child) might burn yourself.

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Bought two of these last year and really like them. They are only 15" high (21" long) flat saucer feet for good stabliity,and no sharp metal edges for the kids to hit their heads on.

The Timing and temperature dials are easy to use. We used them last year when natural gas was so expensive. They did such a good job keeping the kids rooms at a consistant temperature at night that we plan to use them this year too. It worked out much better than using the house thermostat at night.

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Update Dec. 2012: This is the 3rd winter that I am using these heaters. They are great for continuous heat. I'm still using only the "Low" switch and around "3" on the dial. We just had zero degree temps and I turned the closed laundry room heater to 4.5 for a couple of days to protect the pipes.

Here's how simple it is to test and learn to use your heater:

Take the heater to a room that you can close the door to and will not use for the next 24 hoursspare bedroom, bath, or garage. Before you plug it inpush all the red pins on the timer dial toward the center. This will prevent the heater from going on and off during your testing. You can program it later.

Plug the cord in. Click both red switches to on and they will light up. Each switch controls a separate heating coil. If they do not light up, go to the black box on the power cord and press the red button. If you now have both switches light up, you have just solved the problems of over half who have written reviews saying the heater did not work. Rotate the temperature dial to the highest setting. Run the heater for 3 hours. There should be a lot of heat coming off the unit. If both switches are still red, the heater is working.

You will smell the burn off but it is over at this point. Turn the switch for the hotter side off. You can continue the test in the room you want to run the heater in or leave it where it is. Turn the temperature dial down to a lower setting if you wish. It is better to run the unit on a low setting 24 hours a day than to have it going on and off. I found that I had to leave the door to the room open at setting #3 to keep it from getting too hot in my mountain home during the winter.

I ran 3 of these units in my 2 story home all winter and the main furnace hardly kicked on. They cost about $20 more a month in electricity compared to gas. Not bad.

I bought 7 of these units. I left each on for a month. I then boxed it up and tried the next one. I had one quit after 2 weeks and got a replacement. Once a room has been at a constant temperature for several days it does not take much to keep it there. If you want a warm bathroom, leave it on a low setting and crack the door. The excess heat will warm your hall and other rooms over time. The bath will stay warm no matter when you use it.

Timers are a weak spot and they will fail before the heater is worn out. Its your money. Other than a factory defect-like the one I hadmost of the complaints are because the people did not follow these steps. The manufacturer failed to explain these details.

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I purchased this at the end of 2007 because I needed a safe, small compact heater. I bought this at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, paying a little less than 60 with a 20% coupon. It was a wonderful heater and did its job really well that I bought a second one a couple of months later. Don't expect this to heat a large room, it's only designed for small rooms. The GFI plug is a nice safety feature. I would have given this a 5 star if I wrote a review then. Almost a year later one of them broke. I thought that was just a lemon, but then the second one broke shortly therafter (warranty was only for a year). It's a shame because I really liked this heater, but I wish the durability was better. It's really unfortunate because there are not many oil-based heaters in this size to choose from and price was not a major criteria for me(I would gladly pay more for a quality heater that would last).

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We got one of these at the hardware store. Liked it enough to get another at Amazon (at about half the price).

Great for a small room. One keeps our 11' by 14' TV room cosy. Doesn't dry out the air like the fan heaters, and totally quiet.

My wife loves the timer on the one in the bathroom. Nice in the morning, pretty easy to set up.

Two minor gripes. The cord comes out at the control end (you never see it in the picture). Also, it gives off a bit of a smell for awhile while it's new. They do mention this in the instructions and it did go away, but it might worry you if you're not aware.

General Electric AST05LK 5,050 BTU Window A/C Reviews

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It cools pretty well. Not ice cold but I dont' like it getting ice cold. I have it in a small room but it says on the box that it's for a 100 square foot room and my room is about 200 square feet. So, maybe in a 100 square foot room it would get ice cold. I don't know.

It does have this high pitched noise on the high air selection. It doesn't bother me at all. Anything that covers up the neighbor's dogs barking at night is a plus for me because it's a constant sound. But that may irk some people.

On the lower temps it doesn't have any sound, though.

This unit is small. Don't expect miracles from it. It's good for a kid's room or a room you use once so often like a reading room or a den.

You also have to install the side pleats yourself. It's really not that difficult but it was unexpected. No biggie.

Overall I'm satisfied with this product. The asking price was reasonable, I got free shipping from Pavillon and it cools the room. What more could you want?

Not for a person who has a room bigger than 100 square foot and likes seriously cold air conditioners, though.

Oh yeah, it doesn't have any of those annoying led lights. I hate those things that seem to be every electrical appliance you buy these days. Really irritating. But this unit has no glowing lights coming off of it except where the plug is and you can hide that behind furniture. Yay.

For me, this was a plus.

THe controls are very simple and I like simple.

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I ordered this air condtioner because of GE reputation as a large and well known company. What was most important for me was "low noise level"; this air conditioner is quieter than other comparable air conditioners.

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I wanted an inexpensive,lightweight & quiet a/c unit. This one fits the bill perfectly. It does not have all the bells & whistles like most, but who cares if it keeps the room cool. Which it does very well. I have it in a 12 x 14 room and it does keep up nicely. It is a very quiet unit. I like it so much, I am ordering another one.

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Recommended for the price.

I bought this for the bedroom, and the great thing is the noise levels are very low. On the negative side it does struggle to get temperatures down, the room is probably slightly on the large size for it to cope, but it does enough to let us sleep at night just now, but will have to wait for the real summer heat to see then! Would not recommend it for a large room, but for a small room I would think it would be great.

Oh and as an aside, I bought this direct from Abt Electrics, they ship it for free! So save your self $40.

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Bought this AC this summer for my 144 sq ft room. Performance has been very steady. It operates relatively quitely especially in the low fan mode. Although it takes about 15-20 min to cool the room, but then you cannot expect anything more from a 5050 BTU unit. No other problems with the unit after 3 months of use.

Review of Brentwood SK-45 6 in. Electric Skillet

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I am on oxygen and can't use gas products. I purchased this skillet n use it everyday, it's wonderful. I add water to the pan n cook my hot dogs also. Easy clean up.

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The temp control never raised the temperature high enough for frying. I could have returned it but it was too big a hassle but I did write the company to let them know. I did not have high expectations at the outset and should have known that the price was too low for the quality I expected. Problem is that few people carry items designed for small households and shopping on the internet is a crap shoot.

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very happy wiwth this purchase, it is greaat for college students and easy to use and easy to clean. Works really well in a small

space such as a dorm room.

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It doesn't seem to have any temp except high. If you turn it off of high it quits cooking. The stick on decal that was on the handle had already started to peel off which made it look really cheap and there are no marks for any temps. It does cook well on high only which limits your cooking range.

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The electric cord gets in the way. It's clumsy. This 6" Non-Stick skillet (with glass cover) would be ideal if made for stove top use.

I have an 8" inch glass cover skillet which serves me better than the 6" electric cord skillet. However, being 95 and still doing my cooking, a 6" non-electric glass cover skillet would be easier for me to handle.

Cheap Industrial Grade 6AZU2 Enclosed Fan Relay, SPNO, 24V

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i used this to connect my aprilaire 700 to my 2nd gen nest.worked beautifully.Would consider purchasing again.Fast shipping also.Google nest wiring to see diagram.

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Great product for the Nest thermostat which I installed in my home a few months ago. It works perfectly with the other components.

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I bought this based on online instructions on how to have the nest control your humidifier. Was able to wire it exactly as was detailed online. It is doing what it should.

Yes, there are likely cheaper units, but this has been working well.

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I purchased this relay for use with my Nest v2 to control my humidifier. I have a Carrier humidifier that is hooked up into my forced air furnace and air conditioner (central air).

I hooked this up as a relay between my external HVAC (I installed on just for use with the humidifier) and my Nest. Works like a charm.

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Worked perfectly to hook my Aprilaire 600 Humidifier to my Nest. Below is a link to a Thermostat Forums line of posts that really helped with my setup.

Reviews of Optimus H-3015 Portable Utility Heater with Thermostat

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Smaller than thought, but works well. A little noisy. Use in bedroom in winter. Helps keep room warmer than the rest of the house. Pretty good on energy consumption. Well made. Sturdy construction. Nice carry handle. If tilted over, automatically shuts down. Overall a good buy. Would recommend.

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Bought this product to replace an old Black and Decker heater. I'm still using the old B&D.

Discount Nostalgia Electrics KRS-2150 Kegorator Beer Keg Fridge, Stainless

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I've read the other reviews on this unit, and I still picked one up. This isn't a book/batteries/small retail, and when buying it from Amazon, you should really be present at delivery to insure no damage befell your unit in shipping. I was home when this came, and I looked over the box before I let the UPS driver go. It came double boxed with quite a bit of foam and cardboard protecting the fridge, then more cardboard protecting the tower/bottle/regulator/etc inside. After attaching the casters and fully assembling the unit, I waited the recommended 8 hours (really, I waited overnight) before plugging it in. I let it run for another night to be sure it was cooling properly, and then. after I decided everything was fine, I filled the CO2 bottle and purchased my keg. Don't omit this series of steps. If you want a working kegorator, pay attention to the instructions that come with it. It's pretty simple.

***UPDATE***

More than a year later, this kegorator is still going strong. I did have to replace the gas bottle it came with on the 2nd fill, which was pretty disappointing, but with that exception it's still working perfectly.

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I was hesitant about purchasing this kegerator because of some of the reviews but decided to buy it anyway. The unit came in scratch and dent free which I was very pleased about. I spent the extra bucks and got the stainless model which looks nice in the man cave. I was a little surprised how small the unit was when I was unpacking it. In the pictures they all look the same but this is not a full size kegerator it is basically a mini-fridge with an over sized door to accomodate a full size keg. This was not an issue for me because I am limited on space and the overall cosmetic appearance of the unit is very nice. I installed the casters to give it more height. The kegerator assembled easily and came with alot of spare gaskets, parts and wrenches which I thought was cool. Do pay attention to the gasket that belongs beneath the tower like the other reviews say because it is not mentioned in the instructions. It comes with a 2.5 pound Co2 tank which is adequate but I will probaly upgrade to a 5 pound. It also came with a nice dual gauge Co2 regulator unlike some reviews said. Some of the reviews said the unit would not get cold enough. Mine seems to stay around 34-36 degrees on the max setting. That seems perfect to me! Some of the reviews talk about the noise. I can say it is a little noisy but just a little more than a regular refrigerator. You get what you pay for in life and this unit has some cheaply made parts here and there but at the end of the day what do you expect from a kegerator? Cold draft beer when you want it and this unit will deliver! Why pay hundreds more? I am very pleased so far. I've only had it for three days and am half way through my first keg of blue moon but no issues so far. I will update if any issues arrive!

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great for the money. ok quality.

they have videos on youtube of this and similar units which helped a lot with assembly and others for setting up co2.

Only negetive it is a bit loud for its size, sounds like any other fridge. Like any keg it takes a bit of adjusting with the co2 (which gauges work very well)

***** If the temp does not get cold enough, pop the thermostat off with two screws on the back and adjust the little screw on top clockwise. This adjusts the temp lower. I turned it maybe one full turn which got my beer in the glass at 38 degrees which is perfect for me.******

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I bought this product hoping all the negative reviews were wrong...but they werent. The kegerator came dented right out of the box, and no matter what i did, the temperature would not get below 45 degrees! Looks like it could be a nice fridge if they could fix the cooling problem...but buyer beware...this fridge will not deliver cold enough beer! Im now stuck with half a keg of beer thats ruined. The only bright spot is the amazon customer service. They agreed to ship the fridge back no problem and credit my account quickly. Thanks amazon.

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I purchased this based on reviews and a few referrals from friends. It's inexpensive, but it's really poorly built.

You can purchase this item and it will fit a full-size ked (barely), but setting it up is pretty tricky if you have never worked with kegs before, and the parts/instructions are not documented well.

DO NOT PUT THE CASTERS ON THE BOTTOM! If you place the casters (wheels) ont he bottom of this unit and then place a full-size keg inside it, The front wheels will buckle. The metal used on the underside of the fridge unit is too thin to support the weight of a full keg. Both my front wheels immediately bent under and buckled toe moment I placed the keg inside the unit.

It does keep stuff cold. Asa a small fridge, this is an OK unit. As a kegerator, it is extremely lacking in quality and workmanship. You get what you pay for.

Johnson Controls A419GBF-1C - Electronic Temp Control Reviews

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I have owned probably nine of these, including the two I just bought. In concept they work great. They have dip switches to change from cooling control to heating control and are not rocket science to wire. In my winery application they just are not robust. They are not mil. spec. and lack even an o ring gasket. Heck they have friggin mounting screw holes through the housing! I will give Johnson the benefit of the doubt and assume the three of these I have that have gone T.U. did so because of operator error (moisture). I would gladly pay more for a mil. spec. housing! The real trouble is that I don't know of any good alternatives. Buy it and hope for the best my friends.

Update: These are now available in NEMA 4x weather tight enclosures. I am trying a couple of those. They cost about $15 more. I would recommend that type enclosure unless you have a very benign and dry environment at the controller location.

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I would highly recommend this controller for many applications. You can use it to power something via the power that supplies it (110, 220 or 24 v depending on the model, I think) or just use it to open and close a circuit, which is how I use it to control steam boilers for a heating system.

Yes, it looks and is very industrial. If wiring to you means plugging something into an outlet, then don't buy this. You have to know how to wire something, read a wiring diagram and understand how your system works to correctly install and use this controller.

But if you do, this controller is a bargain and has many helpful functions that you won't find on a conventional made for the consumer market controller/thermostat.

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should have paid attention to what I ordered. There is no plug-in cord in the item picture. There was none in the box. That's why it's cheaper than eleswhere, I now have to go out and buy the electrical cords separate.

Cheap Mr. Heater 10,000 BTU Natural Gas Radiant Vent Free Heater

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Quiet operation, odorless, and efficient. Surprisingly, this small natural gas heater works great in my 2500 sq.ft home. It can not heat the entire home when it is below 45 deg outside yet works well as a supplemental heater to my central heating system. I have it running 24/7 for the past month and it has saved me at least $60 in utility bill.

Note: this smaller unit does not come with an internal electric fan.

The heater produces significant infrared heat from the front so be careful about placement and location. I have several CO sensors throughout the house both high and low and there has been no detectable trace of carbon monoxide so far. Will be buying a CO2 sensor to monitor the air quality just to be safe as I plan to run it 24/7 for several months. CO2 is heavier than air, if the heater is placed higher than the ground by several feet, the automatic internal pilot light will not stop the heater until the pool level of CO2 rises high enough. This would put small pets that sleep below the heater's level in danger especially at night when there is no movement in the house.

Overall, I am happy with the product and ease of installation.

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Buy Nostalgia Electrics RRF325HNBLK Retro Series 3.1 cu. ft. Compact

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I just purchased this fridge for my "Man Cave" and I am very happy with the purchase. The fridge is great for the retro look. I purchased the black model and it is the color of "flat black" not polished which resembles the look from this era. The handles are plastic and held to the door with four screws so they are very sturdy. All decals on the door are from stickers and could be ripped off without proper care. All these things that are not well made are just cosmetic and have nothing to do with the functionality of the fridge itself. The freezer is good size and gets very cold. The fridge has all the compartments you would need from a 3.1 cubic feet fridge, which is a great size for any dorm or bar fridge. The fridge runs very quiet for you can barley here it when it's on. The regulator is very easy to read and easy to use. The light is nice and bright and I was very surprise to see a light inside a very small fridge. I do also recommend the Nostalgia Electrics Kegerator which I also have. One great thing about Nostalgia cooling products is that everything gets cold and stays cold. I would recommend this product for anyone looking for a small dorm fridge or beverage fridge.

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This is the best designed and built compact refrigerator I've ever owned. It reached temperature in just a few hours and the separate freezer is vastly superior to the usual plastic door. Both the freezer section and the refrigerator section are roomy and well thought out. Add that quality to the low price and this is truly a bargain.

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Didn't realize this fridge was a flat black. Thought it would be shiny black like the matching microwave. Otherwise very happy with purchase. Very quiet.

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I have this refrigerator in my office. The price was amazingly low and the item arrived in perfect condition. It's so quiet I don't hear a hum or anything from my desk 5 feet away. The "Nostalgia Electrics" logo on the front is a stick on and I removed it after one of the letters got bent. Very very pleased.

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I bought this for my daughter's college apartment. She shares the space with 4 other girls and refrigerator/freezer space is at a premium. I shipped it via Amazon and it arrived within two days in perfect condition. It gives her just the right amount of room to keep some of her things separate. Very nice looking. She is very pleased.

Whirlpool 2204605 Thermostat for Refrigerator Review

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I ordered the part I needed it and it worked like it is supposed to.

It's more expensive at the appliance store.

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Refrigerator stopped working one night. Google resulted in a gamble on replacing the thermostat and or defrost cycle mechanism. I decided to spend the $xx.xx on this thermostat. Result: refrigerator is back in working condition. Saved me $xxx.xx on a repairman and $xxxx.xx on a new refrigerator.

Shipping was relatively quick and packaging was okay. Only major concern I had was the metal wire (probe). When it arrived, it was coiled. I had to uncoil it and shape it to the slot in the fridge. I was concerned I would snap it but it held up.

If this part works on your refrigerator and you suspect it's the thermostat, I definitely recommend buying this product. Amazon's return policy is a plus as well.

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About this item: The part received matched the original perfectly. No delivery problems. Functions just as it should, as far as I can tell. Packaging was a little casual, luckily it is not a fragile item.

To other handy-persons wondering if they should replace their fridge's thermostat: We have an older fridge that was cycling on and off erratically. Symptoms could be temporarily relieved by tapping directly on the thermostat housing. Seemed likely that the thermostat was problematic. On replacing the thermostat the erratic cycling was cured but I was surprised to find that other odd behaviors such as compressor-motor noise and excessively long running times have also been cured. Who knew thermostats affected all that (not me!).

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Thought this was the bad part because the fridge would just shut down, unless you knocked it right where this is located. After having it happen one night and ruining a lot of food I looked up the part on an appliance parts web site. I decided to plug the part # into Amazon and see what happened. There it was for less and FREE shipping. I ordered it and it arrived on time, packed safely cushioned in its box.Unplug the fridge and remove the shroud housing the old one it making sure to keep track of the screw. Make note of the position of everything then replace exactly with the new one. I Put everything back and two months later not one shut down, everything works great. Very happy with part, order process and price.