Heat lamp alternatives

[mechanic57]

While it uses 180 watts, I don't believe it draws a full 180 watts 24/7. That's what I was trying to say when I said it "cycles". It would be good if we could get some info from the manufacturer regarding the actual electricity usage at various settings with their pads. Even so, 180W is far less than 250W!!! @Blooie should be able to answer this, as her hubby is an electrician.

You keep saying that they cycle. Do they cycle on and off even when in the continuously on mode? From what I am reading everyone is using a model that has the continuously on feature so it does not turn off after 2 hours. It should draw 180 watts max at the highest setting and less per each setting down. If the manual doesn't say specifically, I have a device I can plug it into and measure how much power it uses at each setting. I too am versed in the ways of the electrons as I am certified to design and install photovoltaic (aka solar panel) system.

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

You keep saying that they cycle. Do they cycle on and off even when in the continuously on mode? From what I am reading everyone is using a model that has the continuously on feature so it does not turn off after 2 hours. It should draw 180 watts max at the highest setting and less per each setting down. If the manual doesn't say specifically, I have a device I can plug it into and measure how much power it uses at each setting. I too am versed in the ways of the electrons as I am certified to design and install photovoltaic (aka solar panel) system.

I think by cycle they mean its on a thermostat to maintain an even temp.

Gary

 

[lazy gardener]

Yeah, what Gary said.