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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    I use radiator in unheated room. So 50W won't do it. Being directly above 500W works OK with clothing most of the time. For weather at...
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    Higher capacity is better because you can turn it down. Whereas maxing out on low power leaves you fewer options. I find the little...
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    I warm up through radiator and jump into bed. It's the same thing, and I don't need special preparation because I am usually at the...
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    All parts of me need warming and not just the bottom. I have a column of hot air rising around me.
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    Why would it be cheaper to run? All electric heaters are 100% efficient.
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    For soldering the thermal fuse, you could use solid core copper wires as heat sinks. Clamp compacted snake windings of copper wire on...
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    I use the small heater under my thigh while sitting. I suspect my pants would be on fire for a start. My skin should burn at 100C, which...
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    I have crimps. Even if I didn't I can use cut up spade connectors to use the crimping bits. Solder should work for relatively low temp...
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    Back in business and parts on way.
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    DiyNutJob replied to the thread Oil radiator down.
    Yes, it's 110C. The unit has a manual thermostat, electrical thermostat, and then the fuse. Given the redundancies, it's probably just...
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    DiyNutJob reacted to Ragnar_AT's post in the thread Oil radiator down with Thanks Thanks.
    Looks like 110C but quite difficult to read.
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    DiyNutJob reacted to EFLImpudence's post in the thread Oil radiator down with Thanks Thanks.
    It's a thermal fuse.
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    DiyNutJob posted the thread Oil radiator down in Electrics UK.
    My little plug-in oil radiator went down and I found the fault on the neutral line. There is this thingy that's gone open circuit. Can...
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