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Aussies - heaters
When do u turn yours off?? Now the weather has warmed up (getting 27+ days here) curious to know
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Mine turns its self off when it reaches the right temp
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Yeah so does mine but still running elec by being plugged in. Husband doesn't like it and is nagging for me to unplug it. :-/
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When its off its off. The thermostat breaks the connection at or above temp. I don't think u will see any difference in the elec bill.
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Thanks I'll tell him that. Whinger. He should be greatful I don't have 7 tanks running anymore and only have the one lol.
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If I'm correct and I'm generalizing on heaters the thermostat would be the same as a light switch. Its usually a metal that contracts and expands by heat.
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