Gas heater

[Peter D]

I am considering buying a free standing gas heater ,the one that fits the gas bottle inside.Is there any problem in buying one ,if not where is the best place and are the gas replacement bottles readily available without problems.Thanks

[Alicante Holiday Villas]

Gas bottles are readily available Peter, but you need to ensure you have adequate ventilation when using these heaters otherwise you run the risk of condensation / damp etc

[John H]

Some friends got one, they were over the moon with the amount of heat it kicked out, I must admit it was very impressive
They were less happy when black mould started growing on the walls.
As AHV state, ensure that you have good ventilation if using one.

Regards all

John


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[Spurs]

I bought mine at Leroy merlin about €50 bottles ifill up at unide supermarket first time you go in it costs more as you paying for bottle after that it’s about €15 if my memory is correct but yes you do need ventilation

[Peter D]

Thanks folks,just exploring the options so I can visit GA out of season  peak and not be frozen at night ,we have been in February,great during daylight but brrrr at night.

[Annette]

Bought at Euronics last year far better than the old one.
A bottle of gas at Unide today just under 18 euros which is about the same as last winter.
Always ventilate the house during sunny daylight hours never had a problem.

[Peter D]

Thanks Annette,can you just go and buy a bottle of gas from Unide ,or do you need documentation?Thanks

[Spurs]

I think you needed nie number and proof of address but it was a simple quick process just went in told them what I wanted and done straight away

[DaveG]

Hi Peter,

We bought a calor heater the winter of 2016 and sold it the following spring. The heat output was really excellent but the water / condensation production was even better and spread all over the house - even upstairs. There was condensation on every cold surface which in practice was every wall and window outside the living room. Come spring there was black mould starting everywhere so out came the mould and mildew cleaner and out went the heater.

During its operation we tried opening windows for ventilation which didn't work at all and rather defeated the object of having a heater. I personally wouldn't have one given me but I'm sure there are other experiences out there; good and bad.

At Unide you will need ID to get a Butano contract with CEPSA; you can elect to get one bottle or two to have one spare. In Oct 2016 the contract was €12 and the bottle of on bottle of gas was €13.60. I don't imagine it would be much more than that now as the price is controlled. Butane bottles are freely available at Unide, DialPrix, the GA petrol station on the N332 and all points north south east and west.

I have a propane water heater and find that DialPrix is usually cheaper than Unide for the gas refills but I'm not sure if they do the contract.

Dave

[Peter D]

Thanks Dave I do appreciate your comments.Its a dilemma in having a house that you cannot use a third of the year because it's too cold after dark.

[John H]

We had Inverter Air Conditioning units fitted, they chucked a hell of a lot of heat out and they are very efficient
We also went onto the day/night tariff with Iberdrola, something everyone should do.
Without the aircon being fitted there is no way I would have got Mrs H there anytime from December to April.

Regards all

John


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[DaveG]

Hi Peter,

Before we had the inverter aircon that John mentions (that has a fairly hefty upfront cost per unit) we used oil filled radiators topped up on occasion with convector heaters; but if it's cold and you want to be as comfortable as you probably are in the UK you finish up using so much electric that you get an invite to the Iberdrola Christmas party because you funded most of it.

Seriously the houses aren't built to hold heat so you have to find a compromise between the cost of the electric and how many layers of clothes you can comfortably sit around in. A perennial dilemma I'm afraid but no condensation problems.

Dave

[Tony Gillam]

A cheap way to get hold of a gas bottle is to pick one up at a flea market. Several of my motorhoming friends have done that.

[wilson]

I remember as a kid in the 70s my nan heating her council house with one of those wheel about gas heaters, ironically i have one now picked up at the local tip in the uk,this works very well in my wooden workshop which is well ventilated, inside a brick/concrete building all they do in equal amounts is generate heat and water. In my opinion they are next to useless and a fire hazard. In GA we have 3 inverter/aircon units throughout the property, in all fairness we dont use them that much in the cold months,but tend to use 1500w oil filled radiators which cost about 40 euro each, they have timers attached so can come on in the evening whilst you may be out socialising and again in the morning before you rise. As for cost's involved if you were in the uk you would have the heating on so whats the difference,and for those who get the free £200 fuel allowance spend on what it was intended for, not xmas presents or flights.

[Peter D]

Many thanks to everyone for their suggestions