Alec Cameron wrote in a message to Kyle Hearn:
AC> I use one of those most days, but "off the grid". To save
AC> energy I turn it off as soon as possible so the cooking
AC> continues on stored heat; and sometimes cover it with a
AC> towel [while OFF!] for that reason.
Have you ever used a solar oven? I saw one in HomePower and was curious if 
they work well.
AC> All elec heaters of the element type, are 100% efficient ie
AC> the entire energy paid for, is released to the room. Reverse
AC> cycle heaters ie air conditioners can be more than 100%
AC> "efficient" because being heat pumps, these collect energy
AC> outdoors and pump it indoors. Such pumps can take energy
AC> from a cold body and pass it to a warm body.
It's my understanding that some heat pumps can exchange heat/cold with water 
sources. Is this correct, and if so, is it worth the cost?
AC> If you don't mind the sound of a fan heater [turn up the
AC> music loud!] then these are good because the warmest air,
AC> hovering up at the ceiling is drafted back down to warm your
AC> tootsies. And Radiant heaters succeed because the cheery
AC> glow makes you FEEL warm even if you're not.
I don't think it would mix well with Beethoven :-)
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