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10% of the Energy is "Wasted" as Light . . . .

Dover Sole on December 12, 2007 | 1179 Views

The Kandle Heeter tm Candle Holder is in its third year as a cottage industry alternative energy device -- and now it is not just for candles anymore. DOSS Products has invented an "electric candle" based on a 60 watt PAR Quartz Halogen Lamp -- 90% of the energy is captured as heat and only 10% is "wasted" as light. It is a whole new way to look at the much maligned incandescent light bulb! http://heatstick.com/_GlowWarm.htmFor those who don't know, the Kandle Heeter tm Candle Holder is a multi-core steel and ceramic radiator assembly suspended above a candle flame. The radiator assembly captures and concentrates the heat of the flame and becomes a dry radiant heat source for home or office. For those who like to burn candles the candle heater is pretty much a "no-brainer" -- why allow all that heat to go to the ceiling when you can add it to your space heating needs? If you are off the grid (or in a RV) every little bit of heat counts and a well insulated small space definitely benefits.  http://heatstick.com/The GlowWarm tm Electric Candle uses a 60 watt Quartz Halogen Lamp mounted on a ceramic lamp holder with an 8 ft cord and in-line switch. It goes under the radiator assembly just like the traditional jar candle and takes its place. Plug it in, turn it on, and get a constant source of dry radiant space heat. 60 watts is not a lot of electricity, yet it provides a surprising amount of heat since 90% of the energy going into an incandescent bulb is normally "wasted" as heat.The surface temperature of the Quartz Halogen lamp has been measured at over 700 degrees Fahrenheit -- this is about 100 degrees hotter than a typical yellow candle flame and runs the temperature of the radiator assembly about 10-15 degrees warmer than a candle (175-195 degrees).Excellent as a "night light" in a bedroom, now get light and heat from the same source. Perfect on a timer when away for the weekend -- puts light and heat into the room while you are away. It may be all you need in a small bathroom or office. Very useful for putting just a little heat into a room to hold down moisture related problems.The candle heater and the electric candle are available from DOSS products at www.heatstick.com. The traditionalist may still purchase just a Kandle Heeter tm Candle Holder for $29.95 or get both for $49.95 (Quartz Halogen Lamp is included). There is a bountiful amount of information on the website.

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