Hello
Our last camping trip we were freezing sitting outside, many around us although told not permitted had fire pits. These looked and smelled lovely but I kept watching the Sparks going near the tent. I've just seen in EBay a halogen outdoor patio heater, would this be ok to use with the EHU? I need to be cosy watching the stars.
As with all electrical equipment on EHU you need to know
how many amps it takes so as not to trip the supply.
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Thank you for your replies. It's certainly put me if asking a question for a while.
I haven't bought one I saw one on EBay and probably wouldn't I just wondered about them and thought this the best place to ask.
As for wearing a coat do you think I'm sitting in my shorts and t-shirt?
Don't be put off asking a question just because you may not like the answer ...
..but to be far to some of the respondents, running any electric heater (let alone a bright halogen one) outside a tent,whilst sitting looking at the stars, is bl**dy daft idea...
(..would you run an electric heater in your garden at home..?)
When we're sitting outside the tent or van having a drink, if it gets nippy at night we just use a couple of old blankets/throws...
I agree that, as appealing as they may be, "real" fires (with their sparks and embers) can. and do, make a mess of lightweight tent fabrics....
I've considered something similar for home - we have solar panels so it would be a way of using up (science teacher in me hates that!) stored energy. I can't imagine they're that effective though.
What I do love is my fleecy electric over blanket from Aldi. I'd imagine that would have you warm and snug. I also recommend a sheepskin underneath you.
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Quote: Originally posted by R99D on 30/7/2015Thank you for your replies. It's certainly put me if asking a question for a while...
I haven't bought one I saw one on EBay and probably wouldn't I just wondered about them and thought this the best place to ask.
As for wearing a coat do you think I'm sitting in my shorts and t-shirt?
It was the best place to ask!
You asked a fair question, and from what I can see, you got fair and honest answers. I wouldn't let this put you off asking further questions, and I certainly wouldn't take anything personally. I wouldn't say there was anything offensive in the replies, either.
I once posted pics of me waterproofing my guylines... and making a silver jacket for my cool box. Trust me, the replies you just had were nothing in comparison to what I recieved!!
Wouldn't bother with patio heater, I think it's a waste of energy. I have a 12v heated blanket with a 5 in 1 power station battery to plug it into so I can sit where I want to. This along with layers is very snug when looking at the stars.
Lugging a patio heater about with extra gubbins and where would you store it when not in use on site are additional things to consider.
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Topic: Patio heaters
