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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
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A Buyers Guide - Heating for the Home Environment
ILC Reference NO 81:89:602
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
Home heating may be achieved by means of electric or gas heaters which are either portable or built in, or by reverse cycle air conditioning. (see separate buyers guide). The heater should be selected according to its capacity to warm a specific room or space and to maintain the warmth at a comfortable level.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
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POINTS TO CONSIDER:
. Safety - particularly with small portable heaters, eg hot to touch,
trailing cords or hoses on floor, etc.
. Option of castors for moving or wall mounting for safety.
. Controls - type of switch or knob for ease of operation. Cross bar
knobs or large rocker switches are preferred.
. Legibility of settings on the appliance.
. Height of controls particularly with built in models.
. Option of remote control with larger models of gas and electric heaters
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FEATURES - ELECTRIC HEATERS:
. Pilot light easily visible on non-radiant heaters.
. Thermostat to maintain a steady room temperature.
. Convection and/or radiant heat.
. Fan assisted to move warm air around the room.
. Timer to turn heater on and off automatically at selected times.
. Tilt switch to turn heater off if it is knocked over.
. Wall mountable model may be safer.
. Castors for moving larger heaters without lifting.
- GAS HEATERS:
. Sized according to their rated energy input measured in megajoules per hour to suit range of room areas.
. Convection and/or radiant heat, flued or unflued.
. Electronic ignition - a one handed operation.
. Piezo ignition - requires two hands.
. Thermostat to maintain a steady room temperature.
. Fan assisted to move warm air around the room.
For further information refer to `Choice' magazine, major retailers of
electrical appliances, Sydney telephone directories.
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
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