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Storage heater bricks - how long to cool down
vivatifosi
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We recently had a fire in one of our old storage heaters. For safety, we have decided to replace all of them with newer thermostatically controlled models, they were getting old anyway and we will feel safer. The electrician is coming around next Friday to fit.
Can anyone advise how long beforehand we should switch off the remaining units in order to make the bricks safe to handle? We have a couple of back up plug in heaters, but if it gets cold we'll want to keep them warm for as long as possible.
Many thanks.
Can anyone advise how long beforehand we should switch off the remaining units in order to make the bricks safe to handle? We have a couple of back up plug in heaters, but if it gets cold we'll want to keep them warm for as long as possible.
Many thanks.
Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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Depends on ambient temperature in the room that the heater is installed, cooler the room faster the loss of heat.0
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if they are on econ7 then use them normally wed night but switch them off before you go to bed on thurs nightI'm only here while I wait for Corrie to start.
You get no BS from me & if I think you are wrong I WILL tell you.0 -
Before you dismantle them, make sure they are not on this list
http://www.aic.org.uk/Storageheaters.htm0 -
24hrs .If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague0
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Thanks for your answers everyone. The house was built in 1994, so no asbestos thankfully (did also check the list to confirm this).Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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