How much fuel per hr does this heater burn?
1885239
The product will burn right around 12 - 13 hours on a tank . I think the tank is 2 or 2 and a half gallons. But good luck being able to stand the fumes that long.
1885240
I do not know the exact amount. If filled full the heater holds 1.9 gallons which for me lasts about 3 days if I am using it in 6 to 8 hour intervals.
1885241
im not sure but it will run 12-14 hrs. on a tank depending on your heat setting, HTH
2226869
I operated my Comfort all last winter as a primary heat source and it hardly showed up on my electric bill. It only uses 1500 watts tops, but is so efficient in circulating the heated air, It cycles only about hafl time. My furnace uses propane gas at $4.00 a gallon. I run the electric 24 hrs a day, for at least 50 percent savings over-all.
1189111
BTU is really BTU/hrPropane Gas (LP) 91,500 Btu per Gallon call it 100,000so at 10,000 BTU takes 10 hrs to burn 1 gallon or 2 gallons/day or 1/2 BBQ tank per daybut I hardly ever use this device at any more than "1" the lowest setting of 1-5say it's 2000 BTU, but its only on 30% of the time at most, that's 700BTU, call it 500then it takes 200 hr to burn a gallon that's 10 days, or 2 gallons/monthA small BBQ cyclinder is 20lb, propane weighs 5lb/gallon so 4 gallons in a BBQ tankI under estimated (under estimate says 1/2 BBQ cylinder per month)so in a month plan on 1-2 BBQ cylinders BTU is really BTU/hrPropane Gas (LP) 91,500 Btu per Gallon call it 100,000so at 10,000 BTU takes 10 hrs to burn 1 gallon or 2 gallons/day or 1/2 BBQ tank per daybut I hardly ever use this device at any more than "1" the lowest setting of 1-5say it's 2000 BTU, but its only on 30% of the time at most, that's 700BTU, call it 500then it takes 200 hr to burn a gallon that's 10 days, or 2 gallons/monthA small BBQ cyclinder is 20lb, propane weighs 5lb/gallon so 4 gallons in a BBQ tankI under estimated (under estimate says 1/2 BBQ cylinder per... » Read More BTU is really BTU/hrPropane Gas (LP) 91,500 Btu per Gallon call it 100,000so at 10,000 BTU takes 10 hrs to burn 1 gallon or 2 gallons/day or 1/2 BBQ tank per daybut I hardly ever use this device at any more than "1" the lowest setting of 1-5say it's 2000 BTU, but its only on 30% of the time at most, that's 700BTU, call it 500then it takes 200 hr to burn a gallon that's 10 days, or 2 gallons/monthA small BBQ cyclinder is 20lb, propane weighs 5lb/gallon so 4 gallons in a BBQ tankI under estimated (under estimate says 1/2 BBQ cylinder per month)so in a month plan on 1-2 BBQ cylinders « Show Less
534739
WE're careful about how much we use it, but we live in SoCal with the highest electric rates in the continental US. You can do the arithmetic yourself. The heater runs at 750 (L) and 1500 (H) watts. Look at a recent electrical bill and see what the cost/kWhr is in your area. Let's say its $0.20/kWhr (typical for SoCal), then 1 hour of using the heater at high will run you $0.30 (1.5kW x $0.20/kWhr), and one month of this will run you 30 days x $0.30/day = $9.00/ month. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like my in-laws, where electricity is cheap ($0.06/kWhr), then it will cost a lot less (only $2.70/month) for that 1 hour/day.
1819715
I have a reddy heater about same size and heats up my 2 stall w ceiling. Says 7 hrs on 20 lb tank.But has hi and low settings on.
941149
There are actually 2 versions of this heater. One uses incandescent builbs, the more expensive version uses LED bulbs. Without the heater, the incandescent bulb model uses about 35 watts an hour, the LED version only uses 3 watts. Hope this helps.
149515
Heat output from any electric heater is going to be proportionate to the electricity used. So in that sense, it is no more or less energy efficient than any electric heater. Expect about 3412 BTUs per kilowatt hour. As to whether it will save you money on heating, that depends on a number of factors -- including the cost of electricity in your area, the cost of whatever form of heat you are replacing, and your own ability to utilize the space heater to concentrate heat only in areas where it is needed.
788575
i'd say about a gallon per hour under a load, mine was stolen before i had a chance to use it much
199226
The heating element uses 1500 watts or 1.5 kw per hour. Multiply the number of hours you plan to use your heater times 1.5 kw to get the kw hours. For example: 1.5 kw x 10 hours =15 kwh. Multiply the kwh x rate/kwh to get the cost. Let's use 12 cents/kwh. The cost would be 15kwh x $0.12 = $1.80 per day. 30 days would be $54.00.CFinch
1649088
This space heater has 1500 watts. I looked up the conversion on the internet for you and it converts to 5118 btu's.
2116340
You can use the following formula to calculate how much it will cost to operate a 1,500-watt space heater (or any other electric equipment): Watts x hours of use 1,000 x cost per kilowatt-hour = cost of operation This means that if a 1,500-watt heater ran 24-hours at a rate of 7.57 cents a kilowatt-hour, the cost would be $2.73 a day (1,500 x 24 1,000 x $0.0757). For a month that would amount to $81.76 added to the electric bill of the average customer. source: conservingelectricity.com
314076
Forget @ using any of these units for heat. Look up an amp meter chart etc., compare what you heater will draw and divide the 1000 W and you will see the heater won't run for half an hour...a hair dryer will kill it quickly. This is strictly for lights, etc. Save it for medical equipment etc. in extended outages... maybe an occasional microwave use , etc. Even a computer charge will run it down. Be Careful how you use it. Also you can save a lot of power by using only lamps with the new twisted looking lamp bulbs .. Thet use @ 1/3 the power. Save the power for a quick sump pump need nothing continuous except lights. For heat, look into a small wall natural gas heater ( if you have gas heat ) @ $300. will heat 1000 sq feet quite well. Get a warm coat and blankets if the power may be out for days or you will be w/o lights too. Otherwise geta generator..note most condos won't allow them
953174
It doesn't say in the manual but using standard conversion table the heater produces 750 watts which at US standard 110 volts which converts to 6.25 amps and on high it produces 1500 watts so draws 13.64 amps. Hope this helps.Side note, we have been using this heater almost daily for the past four months and think it's the best of 5 or 6 heaters (different types/brands) we've tried over the past few years.
1159742
The amp usage is not in the service manual. The unit does use wattage from a low of 350 to a high of 750. The customer service number is 1-800235-0604.I saw an answer of 6 amps. But, my box does not show this. 6 seems low. I would expect a minimum of 30 to 35 amps. 6 sould be the usage when in fan only mode with the heater element turned off.
631496
I think it burns 325 calories. definitely between the range of 300 and 350.
534736
WE're careful about how much we use it, but we live in SoCal with the highest electric rates in the continental US. You can do the arithmetic yourself. The heater runs at 750 (L) and 1500 (H) watts. Look at a recent electrical bill and see what the cost/kWhr is in your area. Let's say its $0.20/kWhr (typical for SoCal), then 1 hour of using the heater at high will run you $0.30 (1.5kW x $0.20/kWhr), and one month of this will run you 30 days x $0.30/day = $9.00/ month. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like my in-laws, where electricity is cheap ($0.06/kWhr), then it will cost a lot less (only $2.70/month) for that 1 hour/day. WE're careful about how much we use it, but we live in SoCal with the highest electric rates in the continental US. You can do the arithmetic yourself. The heater runs at 750 (L) and 1500 (H) watts. Look at a recent electrical bill and see what the cost/kWhr is in your area. Let's say its $0.20/kWhr (typical for SoCal), then 1 hour of using the heater at high will run you $0.30 (1.5kW x $0.20/kWhr), and one month of this will run you 30 days x $0.30/day = $9.00/ month. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like my in-laws, where electricity is cheap ($0.06/kWhr), then it will cost a lot... » Read More WE're careful about how much we use it, but we live in SoCal with the highest electric rates in the continental US. You can do the arithmetic yourself. The heater runs at 750 (L) and 1500 (H) watts. Look at a recent electrical bill and see what the cost/kWhr is in your area. Let's say its $0.20/kWhr (typical for SoCal), then 1 hour of using the heater at high will run you $0.30 (1.5kW x $0.20/kWhr), and one month of this will run you 30 days x $0.30/day = $9.00/ month. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, like my in-laws, where electricity is cheap ($0.06/kWhr), then it will cost a lot less (only $2.70/month) for that 1 hour/day. « Show Less
2262514
I have my tank 8 feet away from the burner, as for the propane consumption a full 20 lb tank lasted me about 9-10 hours