electric heater versis parafine

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greenboots
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Hi everyone does anyone know which is more econical electric of parafin heaters for the greenhouse :?:
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Dear Greenboots, i can't say i have done the figures, but i would always opt for electric heaters if at all possible.
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So would I. You can always control an electric heater with a thermostat that turns it on and off which you can't with the paraffin heater, besides all the bother with filling and lighting it. So, unless you are on hand and can constantly turn the paraffin heater off when the sun warms the greenhouse up, I would think the electric heater is cheaper to run than paraffin, certainly at this time of the year.
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I agree, electric for me. I did have two parafin heaters but filling them, storing parafin and the fact that on one very cold night the parafin ran out and everything froze, convinced me!
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Me too. I use the same one as I have for the dog which you set to a minimal temperature. Doesn't cost a lot and doesn't create a dry atmosphere.
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I used to use paraffin heaters but have come to the conclusion that electric fan heaters are a better proposition. As said before, you have more control over the temperature.
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Thanks all will look into electric then
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