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Originally Posted by NiHaoMike
Install a heavy duty dimmer in series with the heating elements of one of the heaters. Use it for local heating (next to you) so you can turn the central heat down even more. The efficiency gain from heating only what you really need to are very significant.
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290 watts into the Sanyo will pump in 4,400 BTUh.
290 watts into a space heater converts to 989.5 BTUh.
Once the living areas are warmed up, it might only take 4,400 to 6,000 BTUh to maintain 70 degs..
So, if two people living here
both needed space heaters, it might not be all that efficient.