On Dec 22, 10:56*am, (lp13-30) wrote:
FWIW, I know a slightly eccentric elderly man who has an older
house--1200sf more or less-- with NG central heat. Forced air heat with
central a/c. A few years ago he got 2 or 3 oil filled radiators and used
them instead of the central, mainly as an experiment. He keeps detailed
records of EVERYTHING, and he said it was pretty much a wash costwise.
Granted, this is S.Tx, so not that cold, and we pay about $.10/kwh,
maybe slightly less. Not sure what NG costs, since it is not available
in my subdivision. YMMV, but compared to propane or oil, unless you are
up near $.25/kwh, they would be a good choice, especially considering
initial cost and upkeep over fossil fuel heat sources. * Larry

Thanks for that information, LP1.

I'm in Northern Florida, so cold weather is only a matter of a couple
weeks a year. The two oil filled radiators work so good for my
circumstances that I think that's all I'll need.

Living alone has it's benefits. I use only one area at a time. The
rest can stay cold until I need them. These radiators don't need to
heat the walls. The air between them gets plenty warm for me.

On days where there is a chilly draft in the house, I just dress
accordingly. I don't feel that I need to sit around my house in a t-
shirt and shorts...hahahaa

I will check to see if natural gas is available in my area. I've never
heard of anyone using it, so I'm not sure.

Is it delivered in a gas truck like propane is? I have no idea.

Explosive gas has always bothered me. I don't mind getting away from
it.