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quote:Originally posted by Sinterior
There's a formula for comparing electricity to propane cost.
Multiply the kilowatt rate being charged by 20, and compare that to the cost of a gallon of propane.
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Good formula, but remember that our Propane heaters are only 40% efficient, 60% of the propane is wasted, go out and feel how hot the exhaust is; wasted heat. Also calculate the 6 amps (D.C.) or so that the Propane heater fan uses, pre-ignition, and post ignition. These are all factors in doing a comparison. My 120 volt wall heater's fan is a very quiet axial fan, about 8" long, moves a lot of air, quietly, and consumes about 2 A.C. amps. (ballpark, don't quote me on the amps on the last.)
sanford1945, I looked at some Propane filrepaces to replace the one we have, but they were pretty expensive, and I don't want to give up my electric fireplace, it's cute
Here is an idea for additional Propane heat:
https://picasaweb.google.com/Jimsue1...eat=directlink
Here is the electric heater Stiles mentioned:
http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n...%20built%20in/