controling low wattage heaters

imigix · 6 Jan 2009

tubebular heaters up to 180watts

would it be ok to vary there output using a light dimmer switch

the load would be no higher than a light bulb

thanks

Lectrician · 6 Jan 2009

Dimplex do a variable controler for their towel radiators which I have seen used with tubulars.

ban-all-sheds · 6 Jan 2009

Where is the heater going to be?

Why do you want to vary the output?

imigix · 6 Jan 2009

ban-all-sheds said:
Where is the heater going to be?

Why do you want to vary the output?

well i am being a penny pincher i figure it will cost less!

i am using the heaters in the conservatory to keep it aired and the windows free of condensation mainly over night

flameport · 6 Jan 2009

imigix said:
i am using the heaters in the conservatory to keep it aired and the windows free of condensation mainly over night

Tubular heaters will achive neither of these objectives. The only way heating a room will reduce condensation is that warmer air can hold more water vapour than cold air.
However as soon as the air cools, the condensation will return.

To remove condensation and damp, the moisture has to be removed. This can be done by:
1. Increased ventilation (open a window)
2. Install a dehumidifier (expensive to buy and to operate)

If the conservatory is damp all the time, you need to find the source of the damp, otherwise you are just covering up the symptoms without solving the cause.

ban-all-sheds · 6 Jan 2009

Thermostat.

Whatever you do it probably won't work anyway.

davy_owen_88 · 6 Jan 2009

Why not just buy a lower wattage tubular heater?

Get two if you want some extra heat during the day.

Or use this: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/JVHRS.html

Steve · 6 Jan 2009

We have an air conditioner in ours, that can dehumidify (as opposed to cool).

ban-all-sheds · 6 Jan 2009

That doesn't sound very environmentally friendly.

You should replace it with an air-source heat pump.

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