Storage Heater Timers

[JohnW2]

It is 'only' a 2.55kW heater.

It is, but, FWIW, I'd be saying the same (i.e. would have the same preference) even if it were 'only' a 2kW (or maybe even 1.5kW) one.

Kind Regards, John

 

[Bob Harris]

It is 'only' a 2.55kW heater.

I agree, though, that using a plug and plug-in timer is not the best solution, not least, because the timer will be down near the floor.

My socket is actually waist high.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Ok.

 

[Bob Harris]

How do you monitor that your outbuilding heater doesn't get covered and then burns down shortly after your timer energises?

Nozzle

Excuse me?

 

[Bob Harris]

When I mentioned a 'long-term load that large', I was talking about a load which drew high currents (i.e. a substantial proportion of the 13A/3kW maximum for a 13A plug/socket) for fairly long continuous periods of time (hours, rather than minutes) - as opposed to, say, electric kettles etc. In that situation, although it shouldn't really happen, one can sometimes end up with heat damage to the plug and/or socket - particularly if the plug is rarely (if ever) unplugged (the 'wiping action' of unplugging/re-plugging tends to remove tarnish on the contacts which can build up over time).

Kind Regards, John

What if i were to fit a 1.7kwh heater on a plug in timer, does the same principle apply or not? Where is the threshold of plug in timer use?

 

[JohnW2]

What if i were to fit a 1.7kwh heater on a plug in timer, does the same principle apply or not?

Theoretically, yes. The concern about things 'switching themselves on' potentially when no-one is around applies to anything which produces enough heat to possibly result in a fire if something was left 'covering it', or even fell onto it.

Kind Regards, John

 

[Echo the husky]

How do you monitor that your outbuilding heater doesn't get covered and then burns down shortly after your timer energises?

Nozzle

Doesn't that apply to every night store heater in the land though?

 

[Nozzle]

Doesn't that apply to every night store heater in the land though?

Except to say it's an outhouse which suggests three things - firstly possible storage of stuff, more than your average living room/hallway. Secondly less often accessed, less so than your average living room/hallway. Third thing is accumulation of dirt, dust, leaves, cobwebs, insects and nesting materials

Nozzle

 

[Echo the husky]

Point taken!!

 

[Bob Harris]

Except to say it's an outhouse which suggests three things - firstly possible storage of stuff, more than your average living room/hallway. Secondly less often accessed, less so than your average living room/hallway. Third thing is accumulation of dirt, dust, leaves, cobwebs, insects and nesting materials

Nozzle

Right, i see.
Fear not, my outbuilding is a fully functional office used 7 days a week.