Anybody use a room/space heater that is safe for pets?

[Buck]

It's cold. I have 3 pets. Every space heater I've owned burned to the touch.

Right now it's between 25 at night and 50 in the day, and inside my house its a constant 40 degrees or so. I'm San Diegan, therefore, that is immensely cold.

Anyone have a safe for pet space heater that you recommend?

Thanks.

[Stewie]

It's cold. I have 3 pets. Every space heater I've owned burned to the touch.

Right now it's between 25 at night and 50 in the day, and inside my house its a constant 40 degrees or so. I'm San Diegan, therefore, that is immensely cold.

Anyone have a safe for pet space heater that you recommend?

Thanks.

It's 40 degrees in your house? WTF?

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/comfort-zone-wood-cabinet-infrared-heater-56759.html

[ShortRoundChief]

Yeah I use two that don't get hot at all to the touch. Walmart $20. Complete with knock over shut down and overheat protection.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Patton-Electric-Utility-Heater-PUH680-WM1/17808701

[Buck]

It's 40 degrees in your house? WTF?

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/comfort-zone-wood-cabinet-infrared-heater-56759.html

I live in an old ass apartment with shitty windows.

I'm currently wearing 2 layers of clothing, and am not too cold, but my hands are freezing. Also my dog is shaking because she's too cold, I want her to be comfortable while I go to work every day. The cats are covered in fur and they're fine.

We have a heated ceiling that has never been turned on in the 2 years I've lived here because I don't trust it's safety, especially having seen all the shit that has broken down or flooded in my complex since I've been here.

[Captain Obvious]

It's 40 degrees in your house? WTF?

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/comfort-zone-wood-cabinet-infrared-heater-56759.html

Yep, you need an infrared heater similar to one of these. You can easily heat a bedroom or a living room with one of these.

[Buck]

Also maybe 40 was an overexaggeration. Probably closer to 48-50. Either way, it's not comfortable.

[mlyonsd]

Yep, you need an infrared heater similar to one of these. You can easily heat a bedroom or a living room with one of these.
I have one almost exactly like that. It would definitely make a difference Buck if you want to spend the $$.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

And your also a Charger fan that wakes up at ghey bars. What a miserable life you must have.

[Bwana]

You're right to be cautious of space heaters. If you end up with the wrong one and something goes wrong, the last thing you will have to worry about is your place being to cold because it could get very hot very fast when your couch is on fire.

What kind of dog do you have?

[Buck]

You're right to be cautious of space heaters. If you end up with the wrong one and something goes wrong, the last thing you will have to worry about is your place being to cold because it could get very hot very fast when your couch is on fire.



What kind of dog do you have?



Supposedly she's a Border Collie / Cattledog mix. I am not 100% sure, so I call her a mutt. I'll post a pic in a sec.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/01/65e3d35410db2a9ba786b1dc140d1485.jpg

[TribalElder]

Plastic your windows and but your dogs some coats or sweaters

[BigChiefFan]

Get a HEAT LAMP!! problem solved.

[Baby Lee]

Just put the heater on a table. I used a quartz heater that was hot to touch but no flame and a tipover switch all 13 winters with my pooch. He never even went near it, but I usually put it on my filing cabinet anyway because it circulated the heat better in conjunction with my ceiling fan.

[Brock]

Ceramic blower heaters work fine. Cheap too.

[Bwana]

One other thing to consider is the fact that some of those things draw some serious amps 12-15 for a 1500w heater. A space heater running at full power is the same as running 15 100-watt light bulbs. That is quite a lot of power in that little box. and for old houses with old circuits, especially the lowest-rated 15 amp house circuits, that’s a heavy load of electricity you’re pumping through that wall outlet.

[Stewie]

One other thing to consider is the fact that some of those things draw some serious amps 12-15 for a 1500w heater. A space heater running at full power is the same as running 15 100-watt light bulbs. That is quite a lot of power in that little box. And for old houses with old circuits, especially the lowest-rated 15 amp house circuits, that’s a heavy load of electricity you’re pumping through that wall outlet.

Yep, but if his house has no heat and an option is a fire hazard then it's an issue.

I'm always amazed at the "it only uses the same energy as a coffee maker!" spiel. Really? People are stupid.

[bevischief]

Until it -6 plus I don't want to hear a thing. My dogs have no problem doing their business and still chase bunnies.

[Bwana]

Yep, but if his house has no heat and an option is a fire hazard then it's an issue.

I'm always amazed at the "it only uses the same energy as a coffee maker!" spiel. Really? People are stupid.

Yeah all it takes is the wrong fuse and the wire in the wall can resemble the little wires you see inside a toaster when you stick a slice of bread in there.

[Abba-Dabba]

Space heaters aren't the wisest decision to leave on while you are away from the house. Would you leave your stove on when you leave your house? How about an iron?

[Bob Dole]

Bob Dole has been happy with 3 models of Vornado.

[Bwana]

I guess if you're just worried about your dog you could always go buy a pig mat. I have one in each of my dogs houses outside running 24/7 when it gets cold.

[Buck]

Space heaters aren't the wisest decision to leave on while you are away from the house. Would you leave your stove on when you leave your house? How about an iron?

Yeah, I wouldn't leave it on while not at work. I can leave it on at night and then turn it off when I leave for work.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

You move to SC?

[Stewie]

Space heaters aren't the wisest decision to leave on while you are away from the house. Would you leave your stove on when you leave your house? How about an iron?

The good infrared heaters aren't like the old space heaters. Infrared heaters are like leaving a light on while you're away.

[Abba-Dabba]

Yeah, I wouldn't leave it on while not at work. I can leave it on at night and then turn it off when I leave for work.

I must of been confused by this.

Also my dog is shaking because she's too cold, I want her to be comfortable while I go to work every day.

[Fire Me Boy!]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/01/12955c01bd0dc04492af97858f494369.jpg

[Buck]

One other thing to consider is the fact that some of those things draw some serious amps 12-15 for a 1500w heater. A space heater running at full power is the same as running 15 100-watt light bulbs. That is quite a lot of power in that little box. and for old houses with old circuits, especially the lowest-rated 15 amp house circuits, that’s a heavy load of electricity you’re pumping through that wall outlet.

I have a 760w air conditioner that draws at 7 amps that I use during the summer. I need to keep a 200 square foot room warm, I don't think that I need a 1500w heater to do the job.

[Bwana]

The good infrared heaters aren't like the old space heaters. Infrared heaters are like leaving a light on while you're away.

That's good to know. I have never had one of those I have only had dealings with the old burn your house down/stand outside and watch your power meter spin like the second hand on a bad watch models.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Bob Dole has been happy with 3 models of Vornado.

This.

[Buck]

I must of been confused by this.

I imagine if I leave the room at 70 when I leave at 4:30 am, then it will stay warmer in the room until I get back home. She's just a puppy so hopefully she's naturally get warmer, and I can't leave her in the room alone much longer anyways.

[Mr. Laz]

There are several different brands of this type of heater. Heating coil is completely covered with a fan blowing air over the coil to spread it around

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/6125UmMIMvL._SL1038_.jpg

Dr Infrared Heater Quartz + PTC Infrared Portable Space Heater
1500 Watt, UL Listed ,
Produces 60% More Heat with Advanced Dual Heating System.
by Dr Infrared Heater

1,186 customer reviews | 310 answered questions
List Price: $249.99
Price: $129.99 & FREE Shipping. Details

In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it Saturday, Jan. 3? Order within 20 hrs 35 mins and choose Saturday Delivery at checkout. Details

Newly Engineered and Designed in USA with Advanced Dual Heating System. 1500W with High and Low Temperature Settings range 50 to 85 degree

The Dr. HeaterTM advanced dual heating systems increase the heat transfer rate, and evenly heats your space up to 1,000 square feet, fast. The newly engineered heater produces 60% more heat than the other models in the market. Great supplemental heating source.

Listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) USA ＆Canada that ensures highest safety standards. Perfectly safe around the children and pets with no exposed heating elements. Overheat Cut Off and Tip Over Protection System

Manufactured by the same factory that supplies heaters to Sears and Home Depot

[Bwana]

I imagine if I leave the room at 70 when I leave at 4:30 am, then it will stay warmer in the room until I get back home. She's just a puppy so hopefully she's naturally get warmer, and I can't leave her in the room alone much longer anyways.

Do you crate her when you're gone?

[Abba-Dabba]

I imagine if I leave the room at 70 when I leave at 4:30 am, then it will stay warmer in the room until I get back home. She's just a puppy so hopefully she's naturally get warmer, and I can't leave her in the room alone much longer anyways.

You said you had a old drafty apt. I wouldn't plan on it holding in heat for a good amount of time.

[Buck]

Do you crate her when you're gone?

I did when she was smaller. She is pretty much completely crate trained. I leave the door open now because she is about 3/4 the length of the crate now so it would be too cramped if I left her in there. When I get home from work she is usually in her crate. I guess I also need to get a bigger crate.

[Buck]

You said you had a old drafty apt. I wouldn't plan on it holding in heat for a good amount of time.

I never said it was drafty. It's cold. I know it's not gonna stay super warm, but it will be warmer.

[Bwana]

I did when she was smaller. She is pretty much completely crate trained. I leave the door open now because she is about 3/4 the length of the crate now so it would be too cramped if I left her in there. When I get home from work she is usually in her crate. I guess I also need to get a bigger crate.

Yeah if that's the case and you yourself can tolerate the temp, I would still consider a heated pet mat for the crate. Throw a blanket on the pet mat and the dog will stay warm.

[LoneWolf]

I imagine if I leave the room at 70 when I leave at 4:30 am, then it will stay warmer in the room until I get back home. She's just a puppy so hopefully she's naturally get warmer, and I can't leave her in the room alone much longer anyways.

What does the room temp get down to now without a heater? You live in San Diego for Christ's sake. This can't be a long term problem.

[Buck]

I will get her that stuff. I would still prefer it to be warmer though. I was looking at some of those vornados. Looks like I might pick one up. The one I think I'm going to get has a 450W setting.

[Abba-Dabba]

I never said it was drafty. It's cold. I know it's not gonna stay super warm, but it will be warmer.

Then you just need a blanket and crate. Even on the lowest setting a space heater will use 750w. 1500w for high settings. Being it is California, I doubt your KW per hr is very cheap. Running a space heater for 8 hrs a day on low could cost you more than you think it would.

[Buck]

Well the whole reason I started the thread was to find a heater that was safe for pets. The reason I want it is because I'm ****ing cold.

[Baby Lee]

Moms and Pops have a Vornado that stays on a carpeted floor, and neither their dumpy Corgi or my sis' blind Rat Terrier pay it any mind.

If I had to guess, the light breeze from the fan deters them from getting too close.

Pretty benign

[Stewie]

Well the whole reason I started the thread was to find a heater that was safe for pets. The reason I want it is because I'm ****ing cold.

Have you thought of moving away from San Diego? You can get a nice apartment in KC for $800... with heat!

[Fire Me Boy!]

I thought you were moving to Myrtle Beach?

[Buck]

I thought you were moving to Myrtle Beach?

I'm going to visit there in March first.

[Fire Me Boy!]

I'm going to visit there in March first.


Let me know if you need any tips. Happy to share whatever I can. And I still have a number of friends that live there.

[Bwana]

Have you thought of moving away from San Diego? You can get a nice apartment in KC for $800... with heat!

Heh he could move up here to Montana for two weeks and by the time he went home I bet that apartment would seem downright balmy. :D

[cosmo20002]

Supposedly she's a Border Collie / Cattledog mix. I am not 100% sure, so I call her a mutt. I'll post a pic in a sec.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/01/65e3d35410db2a9ba786b1dc140d1485.jpg

Awww...that's a little cutie good dog. Looks a little pitbull-ish.
I have a Heat Dish from Costco. Dog loves to plant herself in front of it.
Here's the thing--dogs learn quickly. If he gets too close, it won't hurt too bad--and he'll never do it again.

[cosmo20002]

Didn't realize you wanted a heater to run all day while you're gone. That's a little different.
Other than putting it somewhere high the dog can't get to, not sure I trust anything sitting on the floor all day.

[Buck]

Didn't realize you wanted a heater to run all day while you're gone. That's a little different.
Other than putting it somewhere high the dog can't get to, not sure I trust anything sitting on the floor all day.

No that's not what I want. I want the heater to run while I'm home, and sleeping at night. I want it to be cool to the touch, and safe to run while I'm sleeping.

[Bob Dole]

Moms and Pops have a Vornado that stays on a carpeted floor, and neither their dumpy Corgi or my sis' blind Rat Terrier pay it any mind.

If I had to guess, the light breeze from the fan deters them from getting too close.

Pretty benign

Bob Dole heats a 1200 foot house with 3 of them. They are awesome.

[Sandy Vagina]

Get a couple of oil radiators, and that could be enough. They are safe to leave on for a dozen hours with no worry. Anywhere from 60-120 bucks each.

[Bwana]

No that's not what I want. I want the heater to run while I'm home, and sleeping at night. I want it to be cool to the touch, and safe to run while I'm sleeping.

I would just pick up a vornado if that's the case and be done with it. As someone else stated, be aware that electric heaters are money suckers so use accordingly. I guess it's still better than freezing your ass off.

[cosmo20002]

No that's not what I want. I want the heater to run while I'm home, and sleeping at night. I want it to be cool to the touch, and safe to run while I'm sleeping.

Heat dish. Safe enough for this kitty cat.
http://content.costco.com/Images/Content/Product/110639.jpg

[Buck]

Got a Vornado. Thanks for the help.

Going to head to Petco to get the puppy a better mat/bed.

[Bwana]

Got a Vornado. Thanks for the help.

Going to head to Petco to get the puppy a better mat/bed.

There you go, you and your dog will sleep like babies tonight.

[mikey23545]

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[L.A. Chieffan]

Bro it should never be 40 degrees inside your place. Get a new crib.

[bevischief]

infrared heaters but you still don't get cold a enough to need one. Try -11 and we can maybe talk again. Try burning your Chargers gear.

[Dave Lane]

It's 40 degrees in your house? WTF?

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/comfort-zone-wood-cabinet-infrared-heater-56759.html

One like this is the one to get. I have a Sun Comfort version. Works well inexpensive heat and will do a whole house if its not like 20 degrees out

http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-KD8000-Portable-Infrared-Mahogany/dp/B002NGEO4C

[cosmo20002]

There you go, you and your dog will sleep like babies tonight.

Pee themselves and wake up crying?

[bevischief]

These two go outside with nothing on them at -20 and snowing outside.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Yeah if that's the case and you yourself can tolerate the temp, I would still consider a heated pet mat for the crate. Throw a blanket on the pet mat and the dog will stay warm.




http://www.agrisales-inc.com/Kane-PHMS-36-Heat-Mat_p_850.html

There ya go.

[LoneWolf]

You could just use a snuggie like the one below. That might help you get through the harsh winters of San Diego.

http://i1.cpcache.com/product/690393290/i_heart_my_vagina_blanket_wrap.jpg?height=225&width=225

[bevischief]

One like this is the one to get. I have a Sun Comfort version. Works well inexpensive heat and will do a whole house if its not like 20 degrees out

http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-KD8000-Portable-Infrared-Mahogany/dp/B002NGEO4C

I have had them for years no problems.

[Chiefaholic]

There are several different brands of this type of heater. Heating coil is completely covered with a fan blowing air over the coil to spread it around

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/6125UmMIMvL._SL1038_.jpg

Dr Infrared Heater Quartz + PTC Infrared Portable Space Heater
1500 Watt, UL Listed ,
Produces 60% More Heat with Advanced Dual Heating System.
by Dr Infrared Heater

1,186 customer reviews | 310 answered questions
List Price: $249.99
Price: $129.99 & FREE Shipping. Details

In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it Saturday, Jan. 3? Order within 20 hrs 35 mins and choose Saturday Delivery at checkout. Details

Newly Engineered and Designed in USA with Advanced Dual Heating System. 1500W with High and Low Temperature Settings range 50 to 85 degree

The Dr. HeaterTM advanced dual heating systems increase the heat transfer rate, and evenly heats your space up to 1,000 square feet, fast. The newly engineered heater produces 60% more heat than the other models in the market. Great supplemental heating source.

Listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) USA ＆Canada that ensures highest safety standards. Perfectly safe around the children and pets with no exposed heating elements. Overheat Cut Off and Tip Over Protection System

Manufactured by the same factory that supplies heaters to Sears and Home Depot

We have two Eden Pure heaters that keep my entire home well heated and use very little electricity in comparison to others.

[Demonpenz]

Heard your hat got real warm one time.

[Bwana]

Pee themselves and wake up crying?

Man I hope not. :eek: