Cheap Domestic heater.. OR Flowerpots on a stand?

[nickdutch]

Hi All,

Many thanks for the responses, most enlightening.

Jean405 – I read your original posting and enjoyed it. Posting it again on this thread has allowed me to enjoy it again. I am aware of Denmark's weather, or Copenhagen at least. Mrs Lee was born in Hellerup and we still visit family over there.

Ian – I was aware of the physics involved but your post allowed me to confirm that my understanding was correct.

Diamond Lil – Hi

I wonder if I could ask a further question on this topic?

Has anyone actually made one of these things similar to the ones in the link? If so, did it work and was it a worthwhile use of ones time?

Once again, thank you.

Stephen

Not yet. i currently have more important things to do. I am under the impression that this flowerpot heater will be useful to raise your spirits, but won't necessarily replace a regular fire.

[JohnRio]

Did anyone ever try to replicate this ?

Stephen

As Dutchie Delta said, this is the oldest trick in the book, here is what I do (posted on another link same day)

"For candle heat, check out this web site:

http://heatstick.com/_KanHeet01.htm

I had 2 big garden lanterns, made of glass and metal, I took the handles off, put a big (ish) terracotta pot over it and burnt 3 candles in each. kept my sitting room, 6x4 meters, warm. I find putting them in front of the doors or windows most effective. The lanterns are similar to this one, about 18 inches tall, without the handle:

http://www.selections.com/GFA301/knight ... m-gardman/

I've always burnt candles, I find it cosy, I had to buy the lanterns when I got cats, so they wouldn't knock the candles over and burn my home down , last year I added the terracotta pots and extra candles and had a heater of sorts. When it got really cold here in Denmark last year I bought 2 more lanterns, and used them as extra heaters instead of electric heating (which costs a fortune here!)"

Now my MIL wants one too.

Jean

Great idea! Will definitely try this!

[tfish]

informative thread! thanks

[preservefreak]

did anyone ever give this a go?

[nickdutch]

did anyone ever give this a go?

Nope, not yet