Radiant Fireback, Stainless, 18"w X 16h", 14-ga. 304-alloy

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AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 WOOD FIRES THIS ITEM DEFORMED AND CAUSED THE WOOD GRATE TO MOVE FORWARD...POOR QUALITY. DO NOT PURCHASE

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fire back got hot with fire and radiated the heat when the fire died down and went almost out. that is when you can tell it works.

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Jardin Oriental Half Round Rug

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Some of the hearth rugs advertised online and at local stores such as Lowes tend toward the cheap looking, but this rug's pile is as thick and good looking as many oriental rugs I've purchased over the last twenty years.

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I purchased this in the reddish color and although it's a high quality rug, there's a weird "dusting" on it that won't vacuum off. Or at least it looks that way. Perfect for the front of a fireplace.

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was a bit small but otherwise is a great little rug. the design is nice and the rug looks great. no burn holes yet..

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This is EXACTLY what I was looking for...the size is just right and it isn't flimsy or cheap-looking. Recently had 2 hot coals fall on it (instead of my carpet!) and I was able to get them back in the fireplace and no harm was done...you can't even see where they landed on the rug. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for this type of product. Couldn't be happier.

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it slips on floor so one must buy a non slip pad...but other than this it is in great shape. good quality rug.

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Dr Infrared Heater Quartz + PTC Infrared Portable Space Heater - 1500 Watt, UL Listed , Produces 60

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We bought this heater to use in our living room and kitchen/dining area. We have all baseboard heat and our heating bills are usually through the roof. This heater does a good job and we are very happy, but there are a few things to point out.

1. It is a smaller heater than you might expect. It is half the price of an eden pure...but be advised that it's about half the size of the eden pure my parents have. That said, I think I'd rather have two of these than one eden pure that way I can space them out more.

2. This thing won't heat a 1000 sq/ft area. We use it in a 250-300 sq/ft living room that has an opening to our kitchen dining room that is about 250 sq/ft. It will heat up the room and maintain when it is as cold as the 20's outside...colder than that and we need to use our baseboard w/ this heater to get it up to temp (in about 10 minutes mind you)...and then this heater will do a great job of maintaining that heat on it's own. We did this down to about 4-5 degrees(F) outside and it worked great.

3. Haven't got a clue on heating bill, but it does draw some serious current. I have blown our breaker more than once by using this heater and our vacuum on the same outlet (always forget the heater is on...see 4)

4. Heater is very quiet and you won't even realize the thing is on except for seeing the orange glow back inside of the heater.

5. The wheels are awesome. We usually heat the living room for a few hours, then wheel it into the kitchen dining room for 20 minutes, then back for a couple hours.....super easy to do as you walk by and keeps both rooms at a comfy 71-74 degrees.

Bottom line is it is a great heater. It is drawing a lot of current but probably not more than 2 baseboard heaters that we virtually don't use now.....which have their own breaker each. I'd recommend it highly as it really gives you the cozy feeling that you don't get with those heaters that heat the air....compared to this one that heats you and the objects in the room. You can really tell the difference.

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...you need to invest a little time in thinking about 1) what it is you want it to do and, 2) coming to grips with what it is actually capable of.

A lot of people buy this heater (24%) after looking at the EdenPure portable electric space heater. I am guessing that those who do are looking to save about fifty bucks over the cost of the EdenPure and believe (correctly) that it is a virtual replica of the EdenPure. And that would be just wonderful if the EdenPure portable electric space heater (and this one) lived up to the hype that surrounds it. The problem is neither one does...they are both being promoted with false premises.

In fact, some claims are pure lies. Take this one: "Testing shows, the Dr. HeaterTM has 60% more heat output compared to most other heaters on the market." Ask yourself, what testing and compared to what heaters? You should be highly suspicious anytime a claim such as this is made without reference to the actual testing. Who did the testing? When was the testing done? What heaters were tested in comparison to this one? Odds are that there was never any testing done because the claim they are making is ridiculous. Here's why: Electric heat is electric heat no matter how you slice it or dice it. The only way that a 1500 watt electric heater can have 60% more heat output than "most other heaters on the market" is if "most other heaters" are rated at 938 watts. Period. End of story. It doesn't matter how the electric heat is produced or delivered, if the wattage rating is the same then the heat output is the same.

The makers of this heater also throw around mysterious science sounding stuff like "PTC." So just what is PTC? It stands for positive temperature coefficient and that sounds pretty high tech, too, doesn't it? So what is it? It is a ceramic heating element that is designed to heat to a specific temperature and varies the wattage consumed in order to maintain that temperature. In other words, it's self regulating. That's actually a nice feature and a big improvement over the stupid light bulb in copper pipe design that is employed by the EdenPure. (EDIT: Oops, just noticed that Dr. Heater uses quartz light bulbs with a PTC element so they are nearly as dumb as EdenPure) But does it justify spending two hundred bucks (or more) on the Dr. Heater? Well that depends on what your heating goals are. Let's explore that a little more...

First of all the only way that this heater (or the EdenPure) is going to save you any money at all on your utility bill is if you change your lifestyle. If you, like most of us, live in a house with multiple rooms then you need to realize that this heater is designed to heat ONE room. And, depending on the climate in your location, that might turn out to be a pretty small room. And while this is going on the rest of the house is going to be colder, maybe a lot colder. If you can make it through the winter living in one room in your house then this might be the heater for you. Most of us, however, move about the house from room to room and we enjoy doing so in relative comfort. A portable electric space heater (regardless of brand name) is not going to heat your entire house. And if you did put an electric space heater in enough rooms to make the house comfortable you would absolutely freak out when the electric bill comes due.

Here is a little math to explain that:

Let's say that you have a 10 cent per kilowatt utility rate. Let's also say that the heater is on 50% of the time. There are 720 hours in a thirty day month so that would be 360 hours for 50% operation. 1500 watts x 360 hours is 540 kilowatt hours. Multiply that against a ten cent rate and you get 54 bucks. Think about that for a second or two: 54 bucks to heat ONE room in your house for a month. And remember, that is assuming that it's only on for half the time. What if it's on for 2/3's of the time? Or 3/4's of the time? Yikes! Not good, campers, not good at all. And holy cow, what if you live in New England where it's cold AND the electric rate is over 15 cents a KWH? Double yikes! This is why (with the exception of heat pumps) electricity based heating is your worst heating value. Always has been and always will be.

And if you do live in a place that gets really cold then this "heat one room" strategy could blow up in your face if it results in a frozen and broken water pipe in an area that you aren't heating properly. This could happen quite easily if the electric heater is in or near the same room that the whole house furnace thermostat is in.

So what's the bottom line? First of all remember that electricity is (usually but not always...see below) a terrible value in terms of heating. Then also remember that the only thing that counts with electric heaters is the wattage. The biggest electric heater that you can plug into a standard wall receptacle will be rated at 1500 watts and they all produce the same heat regardless of bogus claims made to the contrary. That is basic science. Third, ask yourself if you really want to live this way: A prisoner to the warmth in ONE room of your house. If these things are okay with you (and if you insist on spending two hundred bucks or more for the same heat that can be had for fifty bucks or less) then go for it. Just don't expect this portable electric space heater to keep your whole house comfortable (it won't) while simultaneously saving you bucket loads of money. It just isn't going to happen.

A better idea would be to invest some money in beefing up the insulation values in your home. Especially look at your floor. You would be surprised how many people live in a home (built over a ventilated crawl space) with an un-insulated floor. Take a look at sealing up cracks and crevices in exterior walls and around doors and windows where warm air leaks out and cold air can infiltrate. These fixes aren't particularly hard and after they are done they last forever. They aren't as sexy as magic electric heaters but they do work.

EDIT/UPDATE: See my comment (dated 3-7-2013 on page 15 of the comments for this review) where I discuss yet another alternative to the overpriced "magical" electric space heater, the PTHP. If you want to spend big bucks on an electrically powered heater then this is THE way to go. It's more than 100% efficient. Seriously, it really is. Best value out there for this sort of thing.

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I received the DR Heater, and so far it is AWESOME. I had another brand of heater, and it's in the basement already. Quiet isn't quite the word for this heater. I have a propane gas insert for our fireplace. I thought it had a quiet fan, until I turned the DR Heater on. The fan in the gas insert drowns out the DR Heater fan. I had to put my ear down to it to tell if it was running or not. The heat output is exactly what they clame it to be. It has twice the features as the $400.00 unit. My house is well insulated, so I am not sure how it will work for everyone else. I can tell you that I highly recommend this Heater. It's should be a money saver. This is an update. Whats nice about this heater is the two types of heat output. This heater has only one bulb in it, so when the bulb goes bad, you still have heat output. I had the bulb go out, and the company sent me a replacement bulb. I received great support from DR Heater. Will buy another one.

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I found that the heater generally does what it claims to do, except for the size of the room it is supposed to heat. We used it exclusively in our basement rec room and it had to struggle to get the room tempurature over 70 degrees running on high. Outside tempurature was normally in the mid thirties to the mid-forties. It ran very quietly, attractive and the remote system is great. The heater did not get hot, as advertised. It would probably work great in a smaller room such as a bedroom.

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In late August I purchased the heater. When we received it we noticed that it made a lot of noise so I called Vincent at the support number. He was willing to return it or I could keep it and get a small refund. I choose the refund which was generous. The noise was like the bearings were loose in the fan motor and Vincent verified that it would not affect the performance. The noise was acceptable in other rooms other than our bedroom so we purchased another unit that was a 2011 model and it is quiet and works well in our bedroom. If you purchase a unit for you bedroom make sure it is not the 2009 model; the 2011 is redesigned with many improvements and larger in size. Overall, I am pleased with my buying experience.

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I have had the 2011 model for about a month. I feel there is a problem with the software changes they made to the display. It only displays the set-point rather than the temperature so you don't know what the temperature is. I tried to bring this to their attention but their email address does not work: . This is very frustrating not to be able to see the current room temperature; it makes no sense to display the set-point continuously. If Dr.Heater reads this, contact me. MC0061439310

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Peterson Real Fyre 24-inch Post Oak Log Set With Vented Natural Gas G4 Burner - Match Light

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This set is your basic gas log set. No pilot lights, no valves, no nothing but a burner tube, rack, logs, and gas line feed. Why 5 stars? The logs are terrific. The quality of the logs is second to none. They look as real as they can. And I expect they will last for years and years.

Installing this set isn't too difficult, provided that you are able to follow the basic, one-size-fits-all instruction booklet. My gas inlet is on the left side of the fire box, and the instructions assume the inlet being on the right. So I improvised by adding a 12" flexible extension pipe and coupling that to the feed line supplied with the kit.

The next thing to watch out for is the aluminum tubing that they expect you to bend without kinking it. There is a trick to doing this right and that is to fill the tube with sand before bending it. Still, be careful.

You will need Teflon tape for the couplings (or pipe dope.) So get your tools and supplies together before you start.

Anyway, this is a beautiful set that works as great as it looks. (The picture on the web is an accurate representation of the product.)

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We installed these gas logs into our existing "real" fireplace with chimney and absolutely LOVE them. everyone that comes into my house comments on how realistic the logs are (once they realize it is a gas set) it is easy to create that firelight ambiance with this product. my only comment is that i did not realize this set did not include a safety valve until the set was installed. that information was included in the description, buried toward the end, and i didn't notice it. it would have helped me if that information would have been much more prominent! the safety valve was an additional $140 so that significantly increased the cost over what i was expecting. other than that, the experience was excellent. shipping was fast and the set arrived in great condition.

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Excellent product. I have had several guests at my home comment about how real the fire looks and have been impressed with the product. I have referred them over to Amazon and this seller for the great service.

Highly Recommend

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Real value for the money, set came within days of ordering, complete with all components including flexible gas line kit with connectors. Instructions are very thorough, installed set easily in 45 minutes. Arranged the logs per the recommendations provided, they look fantastic, very impressive! The ember kit gives you the real look. Finally, these are more than just gas logs, they provide a wealth of radiat heat, the ceramic logs give off a termendous amount of heat into the family room. Have run gas for approximately hour and a half in the evening then shut the gas off and allow the ceramic logs to continue to emit residual heat for up to an hour and a half. You will be very satisfied with your purchase! Good luck and enjoy.

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The log set I ordered was not in stock, so the vendor phoned me and helped very much in suggesting alternate sets and checking inventory. The logs were very easy to install. They look and work great!

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Lasko 2521 16" Oscillating Stand Fan

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Great price, and this fan does what you want it to do.

Nice feature is the height is ADJUSTABLE up to about 42" high at the top.

It has 3 fan speeds, and the oscillation is easily stoppable at any of the 3. The blades and grill are plastic, not metal, which may make it less durable, BUT also makes it somewhat quieter. Moves a good amount of air, I usually keep it at the lowest speed from a few feet away and am quite comfortable thusly. The only thing I would change if I could is the speed selector should be separate from an on switch, because it goes from OFF to highest to medium to lowest, so i have to click through all the speeds to turn it on and off each time. It would be nice if the speed control knob were separate from the on/off control, and the speed were essentially dimmable from nothing to max , not just 3 preset positions of low, med, and high.

This fan is an excellent choice for bedside though, because you have the option of lowering the height of the pole. The more expensive honeywell with remote control lacks the height adjustment feature.

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I bought this fan in July 2009 at Target, on sale for $22.50 and it's GREAT! I live in Brooklyn, so lugging the box up and down subways and stairs makes the plastic lightweight construction a BIG plus! Putting it together was a Breeze! 10 min with NO TOOL! (Big selling point)

The flat-black color is very nice, just don't trip over it at night. It moves a lot of air, is adjustable to 45", has 3 speeds (0=off, 1, 2, and 3) and oscillates which you can of course turn switch off. Some might not care for the fact that there is no separate off switch, it's setting zero on the fan speed control, but I didn't mind that at all.

I must say that although the plug claims to have some sort of "patented" surge protection in the plug (who really cares, right?), the cord itself is VERY short. I didn't measure it but it seems comparatively short and was not long enough to stretch across from one outlet to where I needed it. (So get your extension cord out.. which then diminishes the "patented" surge protection on the plug!)

Overall it is money well spent, it's not very loud for sleeping, not too heavy, and at $22.50 was a good price. please note, this model does Not have a remote or timer! I would buy it again and would recommend it to a friend.

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I am rarely motivated to write a product review...but if it saves at least one person from buying this fan, it is worth it. This is a cheap plastic fan that will be replaced ASAP. I didn't expect much for the price, but this fan doesn't even stay together! The cover over the blades is connected by a cheap plastic snap and even slight movement causes the cover to fall off! Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra bucks to get a better quality fan!

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This fan is not bad out of the box. It's a cheap plastic fan, which is what I expected. It blows a lot of air, which is what I expected. It is small, which is what I expected.

I expected it to work longer than 18 hours. It worked great, then it stopped working, won't turn on. I'm not interested in "figuring out why" or "fixing it."

This is a brand new fan. It should work.

In my book, something that breaks on the second day is a piece of junk, no matter what you pay for it.

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Its exactly what I wanted. There are about 5 to 7 parts to assemble. And I only had a little trouble putting on the front cover. But once I got it on ... that was it. There is a button in the back that turns off the Oscillating feature.

Noise is not a problem. I run it at the low and medium speed. But if necessary I will run it at the high speed.

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Pearl Mantels 418-60-90 Homestead 60-Inch Mantel Shelf, Antique Birch

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Nice but 1/8 inch crown. Mostly visable when looking from end. Crown shows a little with TV above it. Mantel was well packaged and arrived in 1 week. Easy to hang. I would have given it 5 stars except for crown(bowed).

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did not like the fact that not hardware came with it to attach to the wall. But it is a very nice mantel, nice workmanship.

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Pellet Stove Pipe Cleaning System

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This product fell apart the second time we used it. I will not be buying another one. It is too flimsy.

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Awesome. I broke mine because I rolled it up and left it in the back of my truck. Return the stick to box so they remain straight. This cleaned a nine foot pipe with three alternating ninety degree bends on 9 ft of pipe.

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Aprilaire Humidifier, 24V Whole House Humidifier w/ Auto Digital Control Bypass Damper .7 Gallons/

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• The Aprilaire 600 Automatic Humidifier replaces the, now discontinued, Model 600A
• The Aprilaire 600 Automatic Humidifier includes the Model 60 digital control with blower activation
• Unit is truly automatic when connected to Model 60 Digital Control and, included, outdoor sensor
• Also Includes: Aprilaire Model 35 water panel, 110V to 24V transformer, and built-in bypass damper
• This unit has a water feed rate of 3.0 GPH and will deliver an evaporative rate of 0.70 GPH

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This is my 3rd Aprilaire 600 and they were all worth every penny. (The 600 used to be called the 600A, now both are automatic and the 600's electronics are slightly updated.) The 600 can be switched to manual mode, if desired.

My first unit was in my last house and was run for 2 years with no issues, then we moved. I just installed 2 in my current house (since I have 2 furnaces, 1 for each floor). I set it to humidity level #5 out of 7, which sets the relative humidity to 35% when the outdoor temperature is about 20 degrees F (details in the manual). The unit automatically turns on when the furnace is running and there is a call for more humidity. The unit can turn on your furnace blower in order to add humidity even when the furnace is not running, but I didn't want that option, so I didn't wire it in. If you do wire it in, there is a switch on the control unit so that you can turn it on or off.

Pros

* It's automatic and comes with an outdoor temperature sensor. This allows the unit to automatically adjust the humidity level so that you don't get condensation on your windows (condensation and the associated mold growth are why some home inspectors do not recommend humidifiers.)

* For us, it reduces nose bleeds and sinus infections.

* No standing water for mold to grow in. No individual room units to clean and refill.

* Works great, turn it on as the weather starts to get cold (also turn on the water to it and turn the lever to open the built in damper) and turn it off as the weather warms up.

* Low maintenance: Replace the water panel 1 time per year

* Low repair costs: There's no fan or extraneous parts. The only moving part is the valve that turns on and off the water. The value is quick and cheap to replace if it ever builds up enough sediment or mineralization to impede function.

* Low upkeep: The manual says to replace the water distribution tray and valve solenoid every ~5 years. All the parts are easy to access and relatively cheap. After 2 years my original water distribution tray showed no wear and I don't think it will really need to be replaced.

* Integrates with the electrical power in your furnace, so there's no extra wiring (assuming your furnace is new enough to have the jumpers.)

* Completely silent.

* Uses almost no electricity

* I did not notice a decrease in air flow coming out of vents throughout the house.

* Easy to install if you are handy. Our local Heating guys charge about $450 to install these and it only takes them 2 hours. I did it myself in about 4-6 hours. All the tools you really need are sheet metal snips, a good drill to put in sheet metal screws, a wrench for tightening plumbing connections, wire strippers, and ideally a 3/4" metal drill bit to install the electronic control. Installation instructions are included in the box, including wiring instructions. The instructions aren't idiot proof, but they're easy to follow for a handy person.

Cons

* Some water is wasted as unevaporated water does drain out the bottom. While I don't want water wasted, I actually think this is a preferable design. I don't want to waste electricity heating the water to create steam and I don't want a tray of standing water for mold or bacteria to grow in (the 400 model has a tray of standing water and no drain, but is otherwise the same as the 600.) I haven't noticed a change in my water bill since installing these units.

* A drain is required. I directed mine into my air conditioner's condensation drain which feeds to the sump pump. No problem. It it's a problem for you, try the 400 model.

Function

The unit works by taking air that has been heated by your furnace and passes it through a panel that has a small amount of water running across it. The water panel looks a bit like a radiator. The water on the panel evaporates into the hot air and gets distributed through your existing ductwork. That's it, nothing fancy. Note that, just like any humidifier, the unit is more efficient if you connect it to hot water rather than cold.

If you decide to install it yourself and go against the recommendation to have a professional do it, you'll also need the following:

#8 sheet metal screws

1/4" copper water line

1/2" ID clear vinyl tubing for drain

Clamp to attach the vinyl drain tubing to the humidifier

Small wire nuts

6" start collar for bypass connection

6" 90 degree elbow(s) for bypass connection

6" pipe for bypass connection

18-2 thermostat wire (a few feet of 18-5 may be helpful to go between the humidifier and your furnace, but 18-2 will work there as well)

Depending on your furnace, 2 quick disconnect electrical plugs may be needed to connect the included transformer to your furnace's power.

If furnace circuit board does not include humidifier accessory terminals an Aprilaire #50 Current Sensing Relay will be needed.

Optional Duct tape (don't use fabric tape, UL rated foil backed tape will last much longer and won't burn) or mastic will improve heating efficiency.

Optional you may want to feed the vinyl drain tubing inside a 3/4" PVC drain to make sure if doesn't get damaged or knocked out of your drain.

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Aprilaire Model 600 Automatic Whole-house Bypass Humidifier with Digital ControlThis is a highly sophisticated humidifier. I consider myself to be a fairly handy homeowner but after receiving the item and reading the directions I opted to pay a professional for the install. I am glad that I did. I had estimates in my area to do the install between $250 and $350 over the cost of the unit.

Everything on this unit is automatic. A hard wire runs outside of the house to monitor the outside air temperature.

The only question that I had before I bought the unit was weather the 3 gallons per hour of water ran 24/7 or not. The answer is that it does not. A solenoid only lets the water run when the unit needs to add humidity.

I am more satisfied with this product than I expected to be.

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It's a great product and it works extremely well when set to full automatic. The outdoor temperature sensor needs to be installed for automatic mode for proper relative humidity and to avoid window condensation. Yeah it takes some time to install it properly but well worth it. When it's set to automatic it will actually kick on your blower periodically even without a call for heat to get an accurate check of the humidity levels and stay on if they are low. The automatic mode helps tremendously after the heat runs and it needs to stay on for a bit to keep the levels accurate. I also found this setup to be useful in reducing cold spots in the house and to help maintain even temperatures kind of like a 2-stage furnace would. With a flip of a switch it can be set to manual and will only run if there is a call for heat and humidity is required. If you're going to spend the time to install one of these, I wouldn't settle for a unit that is not automatic. The 24vac transformer that was sent with the unit was pretty cheap; I tried to loosen one of the terminals and it broke the lead. Not worth a phone call so I just picked up one at the hardware store for $13. If you plan on using this for automatic purposes, then the transformer should be powered with constant power. I ran power down from the furnace power switch to the blower compartment where I mounted the transformer. That's also nice because when you shut down the furnace via the switch it also shuts down the humidifier and adds protection with the onboard furnace fuse. You will want to wire the transformer at the switch and not from any wires or furnace electronics after the switch (excluding a designed HUM accessory power lead). Like many others my furnace's Honeywell circuit board is equipped with a HUM accessory power lead and on my unit it is 120V so don't think you can bypass the use of a transformer if that's the case. But if your board is similar to mine the HUM power lead will only work if you plan on using it in manual mode as it's only powered when there is a call for heat; it is not powered when there is only a call for the blower or no call at all. Obviously the unit will be more efficient when supplied with heated air; as will be the case most of the time. But there are several studies that show a sufficient amount of humidity will be applied by just the blower moving ambient air through the unit. The manual does state that when set to automatic mode then the unit should be supplied with hot water and in general that is a good practice for the MOST efficient way to evaporate water and help keep the impurities from building up over time. But I couldn't justify the usage of energy that it takes to make that water hot and watch it go down the drain. Some studies show that the benefit is insignificant in supplying hot water over cold water. It's going to be up to you but I couldn't do it and the unit still works very well when supplied with cold water. Hope this helps some of you out in the decision process and I posted a few pictures of the install.

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So like others mentioned... the install guide(s) are a bit crude. Install took me just over 3hrs to do. I piggy backed of the 24v supply already there for the furnace. Used the hot water line for best performance. The tough spots were tin snipping the openings (now i have increadible grip strength) and fitting the 6" flex duct hose (must be a trick to it i don't know) to the unit and the flange. Make sure your sheet metal screws are long enough as mounting holes on the unit are raised. I used an earlier review which had a check list of supplies needed for this project and for once didn't have to make two trips to the hardware store (thanks!).

Some tips: To get the unit to work without the temp sensor in place make sure you select manual on the Digital controller (otherwise water won't flow and error message will show). Make sure you get enough wire (@ $.23 a foot better to have extra then to waste gas and time going back). Finally make sure you are at least 6" upstream from your unit with the Control mounting otherwise you will get higher moisture readings.

I was able to turn down the temp in the house 2 degrees and still felt it was too hot in the house (2,500sqft). I am sure i will be getting returns on this for a long time not to mention how pleasant the house feels.

Aprilaire Model 600 Automatic Whole-house Bypass Humidifier with Digital Control

The humidity hasn't been low enough yet to actually run this yet so I can't comment on its effectiveness (will update review later). However, installation was fairly easy if you are somewhat handy. Wiring in to furnace was a breeze with included wiring diagram. I mounted the 24VAC transformer in a junction box on the side of the furnace. I installed the unit on the cold air return due to concerns raised in other reviews about water dripping down in to the furnace. I opted to not use the saddle valve and chop my hot water pipe and solder in a T with a ball valve instead (not a fan of saddle valves).

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Zojirushi CD-JUC22FS Micom 2.2-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer

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This little thing hold the temperature well. We are picky about the way we make our coffee and teas and temperature control on this baby is one thing we don't have to fuss over, especially early in the morning. In our opinion, this little gem has water ready to go at any moment whenever a caffeine fix is in order is priceless. We had larger models in the past and they all worked flawlessly. We like this smaller version so much we will get a second one for office.

Pair this up with a nice french/tea press and you are set!

*Took away one star for pricing, comparing it to larger siblings, this thing should be priced around $100 in our opinion.

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For a long time I tried to find a way to get hot water without scum taste. I tried various kettles and water boiling devices all produced a water with bad scum taste aftera while. Zojirushi devices (I own two of them, different models, one is used at home, another at work) are excellent. Although there is an instruction of how to clean them using citric acid, there was no need to do it for last 6 months or so I use them every day. It also unbelievable convenient to have a hot water ready for tea at any moment. Or am I just getting lazy?

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Been wanting one of these for a while for teas and such, and it works great! Definitely would recommend this product to others!

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This is exactly what I wanted. I have hot water for my tea in a matter of minutes. It also looks good on my counter.

I own several Zojirushi products and am please with all.

Have a happy tea day

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I like the small capacity for personal use. It heats up fast. Most importantly, it's made in Japan so I'd think it should last and doesn't contain BPA or BPB..

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Clear Diamond - Fireplace Glass - 60 LBS.

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I love the clean look of the glass, there is no smell & no problems when it gets hot..have gotten many compliments. I thought I would have to buy maybe one more bag but the 60 lbs was perfect for my standard size fireplace. After doing some research, I felt this was a really great deal. I received it very promptly.

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We loved the glass! The first couple of times we used the glass, a few peices got a little grey, but since we also sprinkled black glass on it, you really don't notice. The glass arrived in 2 days even though we used regular ground shipping! It was a perfect addition to our home. Highly recommend this item and this seller!

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Little Pink® Drill and Cordless Screwdriver Combo Kit

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My daughter wanted a power drill that she could use to help build things with me. This fit perfectly for us and she loved it. It's amazingly versatile for what looks like a "toy" because it's pink.

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3-Pc. Holly & Martin Alastair Sectional Sofa Collection

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This came in 3 large boxes, the legs are in a zippered compartment under the bottom of the pieces. The color "mocha" is literally the color of a coffee with heavy cream; it's very neutral and nice. The sectional is VERY light. That means when you sit on it, it does move. We have it on a hard floor... if it were on carpet I think it would stay still.

We searched high and low and went to the 20 furniture shops in our area, and we couldn't find any sectionals that were small enough to fit our space, that's why we ordered this one. The measurements were accurate.

I have to say that the shipping from Furniture Warehouse was awful, and I will certainly do a review of that site with a 1 star. It was shipped via "roadrunner" freight. It arrived at their closest location (2 hours from my town) 2 days after the "should arrive by" date. We had to call them to set up delivery and they informed us "we would have called you tomorrow." I contacted the seller by email because we were going out of town and wanted to track the packed... they gave me a tracking number and the message, "call if that doesn't help." I tried to call and left several messages and they never did call back. Upon arrival the truck driver looked like he didn't want to be there. The boxes were damaged.

Even after all that... the sectional was in good condition. The material is nice, easy to clean. The material is a light weight type, so we'll see how it holds up. That being said, the shape is nice, it assembled easily, it went together very solidly, it is the shape and color described, the pillows did come as described and pictured. It's comfortable, and fits our space. I think it's too expensive for the quality, but since the shipping was included and we couldn't find this size sectional locally... it's a decent deal.

I looked at this for a long time and had a hard time ordering it because it had a hard time finding any reviews on this furniture. I I would not have such good history and trust with Amazon, I would not have ordered it. If you have any questions, please ask and I will respond. This sectional really fits our space, it was accurately described, and it looks nice. So, 4 stars.

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12000 - BTU Propane Stove Heater

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I find this heater to be adequate for my purpose which is to heat my RV during the winter. I use this unit for the front and an electric heater for the rear. Together they provide enough heat although our temps have only gotten down to the mid thirties so far. Manufacturer suggests using it for fifteen minutes outside before putting it in a confined space but I found that it took several uses to burn off the toxic-smelling paint used. Easy to use but plan to spend as much on venting material and gas hoses/hardware as you did on the unit itself.

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Southern Enterprises Vine Wall Mount Fireplace

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This is a great little fire place. The detail is beautiful, and the unit is well built and sturdy. The snuffer piece holds pillars nicely in unit as one reviewer noted, for when you are not using the fuel gel. 1ft clearance is required around the entire unit. I e-mailed customer service from the company and the response was quick. Enjoy!

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This is a beautiful item. It is well constructed and the price here is good. Think of this primarily as a decoration. It puts out a little heat but not a lot and there are more efficient sources. It includes three trays connected to each other, which can be used to snuff the fires and also hold pillar candles when no fire is lit.

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I can't even go into explaination how much I am in love with this product. I am so so happy with it and it definitely puts off a little more heat than I thought it would. It makes my kitchen feel so warm and cozy. Everyone is so welcomed by my kitchen and everyone loves this product who comes into my house as well. I've had numerous people already ask my where I purchased it at. I would definitely reccommend this product to anyone looking for a wall fireplace. It goes with so many different kinds of decorations in your household. It's incredibly easy to hang and looks amazing once it's hung and flames are burning. I love this product. 5 stars from me :-)

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purchased as gift and she LOVES it. It is very pretty and appears well made. I like finding products like this online at a good price and when they arrive are better than expected.

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I received the product as promised, but there was a dent in the top. Rather than pay for shipping and return the product, I chose to keep, but make sure if you order, keep packing and box and inspect immediately after receiving.

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