[billozz]

i have now decided to put a 3kw heater ...the fan type.....in the van overnight to ensure it doesnt get frozen up again does anyone have any idea of the hourly cost for one of these
thanks
bill

[NWH]

Is it like an indoor heater if so it eats electric.

[Oakley Windows]

Probably about 30p an hour

[matt]

get a OIL FILLED rad, its still electric, but costs alot less to run

[dave0123]

Or just put it on in the morning for bit before you go out to get things moving

[billozz]

yes its an indoor heater a little blower htr cant put it on for an hour in the morning the reason im putting it in at all is bacause the r/o and van water froze cost ,me a fortune to replace just wondered what the likely cost is gonna be
thanks guys
bill

[Darren70]

I have just bought two 3kw fan heaters,one in shed ro and on in van and the fans thermostat/frost protection turns on /off so it shouldnt freeze but the fans dont run all the time but keep it at low temp. Ill find out in the morning if its worked.

[Ian Rochester]

These panel heaters are ideal, fix them to the bulkhead of your van then just run a cable in to your house or garage at night.

www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/categories/search/panel-heaters

[AuRavelling79]

3kw is unnecessary. You would also need to check that you have a 13 amp extension
or you will fry the cable.

A hairdrier on half heat (750w/3amp) will work fine for a quick blast in the morning, but as mentioned oil filled/panel 200/400w overnight is best.

[SherwoodCleaningSe]

My electric is 24p/khr gone up massivly yecently and it's still one of the cheapest. So your looking at about 72p an hour, if you leave it on 10 hours it could cost £7.20. Pricy but if it means you can then earn not a bad idea. Oil filled radsbare a good idea  better output without using so much electric.

Simon.

[mlscontractcleaner]

I had the same idea about buying a fan heater but the guy at B&Q warned me against it and said he wouldn't want to keep one running all night in a van.

Instead I bought a 200W Frost Protection Heater foraround a tenner. They're designed for hanging on the wall in sheds, garages, etc and it's pretty hot. It's actually designed to prevent frozen pipes so I'm hoping it'll work in the van.

Also, I connected my battery his morning to see if water was flowing and left it connected for only ten / fifteen minutes but there waqs a burning smell in my van and I think my pumps buggered. I love winter don't you.

I'm assuming a new one is easy enough to fit isn't it