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"Kris Krieger" wrote in message
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>> "Kris Krieger" wrote in message
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>>>> "Kris Krieger"> wrote
>>>>> blinding!) 60-watt incandescents, so I put in globe-shaped CFLs.
>>>>
>>>> GLOBE shaped?
>>>> Where?
>>>> We have a small lamp where the shade clamps onto the bulb itself so
>>>> a regular spiral CFL won't work.
>>>> I didn't know they made globe shaped CFL's.
>>>
>>> Where else? Either Lowe's or Home Depot. Shoot, if you can't find
>>> 'em there, I'll mail you a couple.
>>
>> OK cool, I'll have to go spend some quality time in the bulb dept at
>> my 2nd home.
>
> Again, it might be a matter of the local market - if you can't find them,
> give me a shout.
>
>> Spent several hours over there today getting stuff for the bathroom
>> remodel. Got (2) triple bulb fixtures for over the bathroom sinks and
>> the bulbs are exposed.
>> I'd like to put CFL's in em but didn't want to look at the spiral
>> types. Also got a shower rated recessed can for a retro fit over the
>> new shower and I'll put a CFL in it too.
>
> Bare bulbs, yeah,
Actually they are 3 tulip shaped cut glass fixtures that face down, so the
bulbs will be visible.
We had the bare bulb type in another home and they were called *Hollywood
Lights* back then.
Kinda harsh, but gave off beaucoup light.
we have the ultra-super-cheapo-cheese versions, with
> six bulbs in wach (there are two fo the suckers in the master bath).
> THey had clear 60 watt incandescents in the things- which are that cheapo
> shiny "crome" finish - man, that was *harsh*. I almost went to 40-
> watt-"equivalent" CFLs... But he globe ones are oK. The base is still
> larger than a globe incandescent, and i'm not too wild about that when I
> look at them. Maybe I'll paint them silver. I also put smaller (40 wat
> eq) globes into the ceiling fans.
>
>>
>> I also ordered one of those radiant heater panels from Eheat.com and
>> that should be delivered tomorrow.
>> I'll put it through its paces and post the results.
>> Its wall mounted, 24" x 24" and sits 1/2" away from the wall on
>> standoffs. The wire is hidden behind it in a recessed outlet and has a
>> rotary switch mounted on the faceplate.
>> Its only 400 watts but I've been told by our mail lady (she's the one
>> that originally told me about them) that its more than plenty for
>> their bathroom. The heater itself cost $99 and the recessed outlet was
>> $15 and I'll do the install myself of course.
>
> I should look nito that - right now, I use an old space heater in the
> Winter. OTOH, since Winter is just about over here already, it';s not
> like it's a big deal ;)
>
>> This will be mounted low on the wall and towel bars will be mounter
>> over it. The thinking is, turn the heater on, get in the shower, then
>> when we get out the towels will be nice and toasty.
>> Mmmmmmmm........
>
> THat *does* sound good. THre are also heated towel racks, but IIRC,
> they're more expensive.
It came in yesterday and it is BIG!
24"x24" doesn't sound BIG til you see it.
Wife was stunned with the size.
And its heavy too.
Must be 1/2" thick full ceramic (white - can be painted) with an electric
heating element spiraled around inside.
Has a small lighted rocker switch in the bottom right corner.
It has standoffs to hold it out from the wall.
I plugged it in immediately and let it run for 4 hours to burn off any
smells and see how it performs.
Its subtle, gets real hot but won't burn you.
I walked into the bathroom after 4 hours and immediately felt warm, but I
couldn't tell from where the heat was coming from.
Pretty cool. (say what???)
And its only 400 watts and cost $99 + shipping from Texas, which would be
cheap for you.
www.eheat.com
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