need a cheap ta run heater

kv11x

Need a good heater that wont cost a lot to run. needs to be a 2kw which i know will cost to run but the person we are buying it for with most likely use it on 24/7. we have been looking at oil filed as they tend to just keep to a certain temp but have heard about oil free. so anyone recommend a heater that will be good cheap to run (impossible i know)

MoneyMate

Just a thought possible £5 off over £50 purchase ?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4152239.htm :beer:

Running Cost
http://www.sust-it.net/heating-energy-calculator.php

ed110220

Unfortunately unless you discover how to change the laws of physics a 2 kW electrical resistance heater is always going to consume 2 kW and therefore cost 28p/h to run, assuming your electricity is charged at 14p/kWh.

fluffymuffy

Here's how to change the laws of physics. Buy an air source heat pump. 1kW goes in and 4kW comes out. There's a sticky thread at the top of this board - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=78

Ken68

A halogen heater or bar fire gives instant heat and an oil filled electric radiator heats up slowly and retains that heat for longer. Both cost the same to run.
Either way for 24/7 going to cost a fortune.

-taff

I would get a wall-mounted ceramic heater, only 400w, they heat up surprisingly hot, and also cheap to run
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paintable-Energy-Electric-Ceramic-Heater/dp/B004GHCLNM

27col

kv11x wrote: »

Need a good heater that wont cost a lot to run. needs to be a 2kw which i know will cost to run but the person we are buying it for with most likely use it on 24/7. we have been looking at oil filed as they tend to just keep to a certain temp but have heard about oil free. so anyone recommend a heater that will be good cheap to run (impossible i know)

There is no such thing as a cheap to run electric heater. The only reason for choosing one type of electric heater over any other type is convenience of use. They all cost exactly the same to run.

fluffymuffy

27col wrote: »

. They all cost exactly the same to run.

Unless they're an air source heat pump.

yangptangkipperbang

fluffymuffy wrote: »

Here's how to change the laws of physics. Buy an air source heat pump. 1kW goes in and 4kW comes out. There's a sticky thread at the top of this board - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=78

fluffymuffy wrote: »

Unless they're an air source heat pump.

As you keep pushing these things - can you tell where I can buy a 1kW in/4kW out model please..................... Lot cheaper than my gas C/H.
Argos, perhaps ?

sk240

yangptangkipperbang wrote: »

As you keep pushing these things - can you tell where I can buy a 1kW in/4kW out model please..................... Lot cheaper than my gas C/H.
Argos, perhaps ?

there you go 1kw in 3.4kw out :beer:
http://www.vyair.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=125