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05-01-2010, 02:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Built-in electric heater
I thought I would revive this thread since Winter is upon us, some of you might get tired of kicking over the portable heaters, I know I did. If you can't do the job, you might be able to hire someone to do it for you.
http://tinyurl.com/26dcend
I decided I would build in a heater, just more convenient.
Got it at Granger's, plywood at Lowe's, Vinyl at Walmart.
I moved the outlet I installed above the vacuum, (off the vacuum circuit) to the left of the vacuum. I pulled a wire from the breaker box to the heater so I could stay on it's own circuit.
I don't worry about leaving the heater on while we are in bed, it has it's own safety's.
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05-01-2010, 02:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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Nice install, Ozz
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05-01-2010, 05:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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I like that too. Is that an thermostat built into heater or do you have one on the wall?
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05-01-2010, 05:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 410
M.O.C. #9671
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Wow Very nice job, Looks like it came that way.
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05-01-2010, 06:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Thanks, guys.
On the thermostat, it is built in, that knob is the thermostat. It kicks out some serious heat when on high.
The fan is real quiet also.
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05-01-2010, 07:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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I think it is this one:
Heater,Wall
Item # 3UG16
Electric Wall Heater, Current Rating 12.5/10.2/6.3/3.1 Amps, Power Rating 1500/1125/750/375 Watts, BtuH 5120/3840/2560/1280, Voltage @ 60 Hz 120 Volts
DAYTON
3UG16 4088 Usually ships
Today 1
$218.25
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05-01-2010, 11:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Livingston
Posts: 431
M.O.C. #9442
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Oz, Great mod! What a good solution.
Dick and Sharon
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05-01-2010, 01:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Tuscarora
Posts: 484
M.O.C. #10026
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separate breaker for it? 15amp? Nice location for it, looks like. No clearance issues?
I have that hamper basket inside the second step up...I took it out, and was thinking about putting such a heater in there, shooting across the living room.
Nice job !
Bill
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05-01-2010, 01:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Thanks Dick and Bill, yes Bill, I followed the guidelines for a safe install, the air cavity around the inside of the metal housing is good, plus a little clearance on the outer metal case. Your idea sounds good, if the clearances meet specs.
Remember heat rises, so put it where you need heat. It won't shoot far before rising.
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05-01-2010, 04:05 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 85
M.O.C. #7143
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As always, great job!!! I gotta admit "You Da Man" !!! Isn't it time to cut in a another window???
Love your mods, keep'em coming!
Thx,
A fan in Texas
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05-01-2010, 04:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Hey Texas, love your state! Thanks!
I think I will work on the window post for those who haven't seen it.
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12-05-2010, 12:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Dundas
Posts: 406
M.O.C. #10690
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Nice work Ozz. Who better to install supplemental heating in the Monty than an HVAC specialist  .
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12-05-2010, 12:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by drsmart
Nice work Ozz. Who better to install supplemental heating in the Monty than an HVAC specialist .
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Thanks, generally, it's the Cobblers son goes barefoot and the Plumbers pipes leak deal.
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12-05-2010, 12:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
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M.O.C. #6575
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I always showed DW your installs. We were talking about the forum the other day (when I posted the picture of the train horns); I mentioned you, and she says, "that's the guy with the chain saw to the side of his Montana isn't it"?
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12-05-2010, 01:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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M.O.C. #5980
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Ha! that is too funny, I should post that again for the newer folks.
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