[ale] Spam: Snow(OT) [heat without electricity]

[Alex Carver]

If you confine activity to only a couple rooms then an electric ceramic
heater or electric oil radiator heater will require less energy from the
generator.  I have a couple electric oil radiators that will heat a 12 x
12 foot room using about 600 Watts (5 amps).  They're portable so I can
move it easily to other rooms as needed, just use a long, heavy gauge
extension cord that runs out to the generator.



On 2017-02-01 21:31, Bob Toxen wrote:
> Most gas water heaters do not require electricity.
> 
> While gas or oil house heaters require electricity, most require only
> about 10-15 amps.  If you have a generator, you can (throw the master
> breaker), flip the heater switch off, and wire it instead temporarily
> to your generator.  (That's only for those with electrical wiring
> experience.)
> 
> The generator, operated outside of course, alternatively could power one
> or two space heaters.  My 2000W Yamaha cost me $1100 about 8 years ago
> and still works.
> 
> Don't use fuel-burning heaters inside unless rated for it.
> 
> On Fri, Jan 06, 2017 at 08:39:18PM -0500, DJ-Pfulio wrote:
>> It has been sleeting here for about 30 min.
>>
>> Cooking and heating with gas has advantages, in this situation. However,
>> the blowers on the eaters will not work. ;(
>>
>> But my gas fireplace will and so will the stove top (with matches).
>>
>> Got lots of camping gear too - a few home made stoves - gas-wood and
>> alcohol (built from soda can) burning. I have photos and videos if
>> anyone is interested. Youtube has better demos of both, however.  Fun
>> little projects, regardless.  Plus my emergency first-aid kit contains
>> antiseptic AND fuel!
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