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Comment on Beware: “Amish” Heater Mythology by Vic Deutsch

Vic Deutsch — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:49:12 +0000

This is, in my opinion, one of the biggest scam rip-offs out there!!!! Full page ads touting an unbelievable, made in China, electric heater!!
I have a $40.00 electric oil filled heater that works very well. Yet people are mis-led(lied to) into buying a hugely over-priced, common electric heater!!
There really should be criminal penalties against these full page newspaper rip-off ads put out by these peddlers of “miracle heaters”
HYBRID-THERMIC MIRACLE HEATERS———INDEED!!!!!!
BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on CREE CR6 Review–A bright spot in efficient lighting! by Mike Rogers

Mike Rogers — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:20:17 +0000

The fixture itself is very airtight, and likely better than what you’ve got. The lip (or “skirt”) does not have a seal that makes it airtight, however. We have asked CREE about installing a gasket or caulking at the ceiling plane, but the engineers haven’t replied. We are testing applying a bead of sealant, hidden from view. It does greatly reduce air leakage, but we don’t yet know the impact on the fixture, and we’re not making the recommendation to do this at this time.

Thanks,
Mike

Comment on CREE CR6 Review–A bright spot in efficient lighting! by Martin

Martin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:40:51 +0000

Hi… I’m interested in this product for our kitchen, which is burdened with NINE can-lights (sigh). Is there any information on whether the “skirt” that comes with this fixture also seals the can enough to prevent some of the heat loss that you get with traditional cans? (I assume we’re losing a lot of heat in the winter through those cans, but we aren’t able to gain access to the tops — no attic — to check the insulation.)

Thanks!

Comment on Vent those bath fans to the outside–NOT into the attic by Mike

Mike — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:55:32 +0000

I am pseudo new to the installation of bathroom fans and in regards to the bathroom ventilation. I am curious if you know if I have to use a use 3-wire cable to separate switches for the operation of the fan and light functions? The unit includes a heater and/or timer, is additional cable required? I am not replacing an existing fixture and do not require an independent switch operation for the fan and light.

Comment on More commentary on the CREE CR6 by Mike Rogers

Mike Rogers — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:01:56 +0000

Fair points, Jeff.

However the Cree lighting I’m recommending has been in testing in my own home. If it only lasts 5 years, it will still have paid for itself! And this isn’t a big compromise on lighting quality–as I’ve mentioned, I like the CR6 better than the incandescents it replaces.

Keep checking back, though, and we’ll keep updating you on results.

Cheers,
Mike

Comment on More commentary on the CREE CR6 by Jeff C.

Jeff C. — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:41:24 +0000

A few things, I agree price is not the only game in town. Quality and better is become more and more important as consumers find cheaper products very undependable and not long lived. However, with that said its not very pleasing to see only a 5 year warranty on a 33K-50K hour light. I say that being with current price at $40-60, had these been $10-20 lights then yes 5yr is trust-able. I have a solar attic fan made in the USA that has a lifetime warranty because the company believes that strong in their product so that makes me feel good about spending more money on it vs the chinese version that was cheaper by 75% but had abysmal ratings from users.

But these products are in their early stages and no one really knows how well these things will hold up. Perhaps in 10 years they will only rate at 60% their original brightness. To me that makes it a 10 year bulb since its not the same as the day I installed it.

So yes, I agree better is a big factor now. But I do think the price does need to come down into the $20-25 range. $10 is a bit too low considering it includes the trim and the bulb.

Comment on Does Daylight Savings Time Save Energy? by londheart

londheart — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:55:38 +0000

It’s not necessarily about saving energy – it’s about avoiding road accidents, and illnesses such as rickets (which still exists in the West)

Comment on Heat Surge–A “Don’t Buy” Recommendation. by L. Walker

L. Walker — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:24:55 +0000

I found that they work well. One has to understand that an infrared, portable heater is used for a specified square footage. The EdenPURE models are safe, easy to use and heat evenly. Follow the instructions and they will work as described.
You can find EdenPURE heaters at sites such as http://www.edenpureworldwide.com. This site provides a lot of information about the product, includes videos and actual user reviews so you can make up your own mind about the product!

Comment on “Amish” Heaters: Trick or Treat? by Frank

Frank — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:30:37 +0000

I wish I had read your article before I bought one, not only does it not live up to their add but they quit working within the first season of use. Thanks for the info.

Comment on New Year Resolutions in New York by Jason Todd

Jason Todd — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:05:26 +0000

I agree! Happy New year.