[Jamie Thomas]

I bought a 1000w oil filled  Electric Heater from Argos this morning its been on all day full setting and its not much better than warm to the touch any one else got one of these. Are they just crap or do you think it's knackered either way I'm not chuffed.

[ChumBucket]

You want a convector with a fan on it mate- much more effective IMO. You can get them with timer + thermostat on too. Like this-

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3828148.htm

[SeanK]

Its knackered I have a 500w oil filled and you could fry an egg on it.

[Smurf]

You want a convector with a fan on it mate- much more effective IMO. You can get them with timer + thermostat on too. Like this-

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3828148.htm

Thats the type of heater I use in the back of the van. That's when I can be arse to plug it in 

[Jamie Thomas]

I'm working tomorrow I think I'll get the misses to take it back tell em its sha ged and put the other 6 quid to it and get the one you have linked. It is barely warm on full setting.

[andyM]

I agree with Chumbucket's suggestion for a convector heater.
Although I reckon 2Kw is more than adequate to heat a van up.
So I'd recommend this one: http://www.screwfix.com/p/ch-2001b-stand-convector-heater-2000w/76380

[dazmond]

I agree with Chumbucket's suggestion for a convector heater.
Although I reckon 2Kw is more than adequate to heat a van up.
So I'd recommend this one: http://www.screwfix.com/p/ch-2001b-stand-convector-heater-2000w/76380

i personally think the convector heaters are a bit dangerous plugged in an extension lead in your van.far safer to have an oil filled radiator in the back IMO.

i had a cheap convector heater and it used to spark from the plug socket when plugging in and i just didnt trust it.

[andyM]

I agree with Chumbucket's suggestion for a convector heater.
Although I reckon 2Kw is more than adequate to heat a van up.
So I'd recommend this one: http://www.screwfix.com/p/ch-2001b-stand-convector-heater-2000w/76380

i personally think the convector heaters are a bit dangerous plugged in an extension lead in your van.far safer to have an oil filled radiator in the back IMO.

i had a cheap convector heater and it used to spark from the plug socket when plugging in and i just didnt trust it.

Was it a Cheetham Hill special? 

[Plankton]

I'm sure Argos buys in a load of crap goods or ones that haven't met the grade. I'm sick of taking hovers back Vax in particular. Changed one last week that only lasted for three months previous one lasted six months, one before that never lasted either.
Bought an HP laptop before Christmas opened it up and there's a fault on the screen, didn't have to switch it on to see it. Now everything you buy they're up selling the extended cover, why when it's not going to last 12 months!

[dazmond]

I'm sure Argos buys in a load of crap goods or ones that haven't met the grade. I'm sick of taking hovers back Vax in particular. Changed one last week that only lasted for three months previous one lasted six months, one before that never lasted either.
Bought an HP laptop before Christmas opened it up and there's a fault on the screen, didn't have to switch it on to see it. Now everything you buy they're up selling the extended cover, why when it's not going to last 12 months!

buy a henry hoover.great for the money(about £100).i use cheap acer laptops and always found them to be good(£230)

[SeanK]

I agree with Chumbucket's suggestion for a convector heater.
Although I reckon 2Kw is more than adequate to heat a van up.
So I'd recommend this one: http://www.screwfix.com/p/ch-2001b-stand-convector-heater-2000w/76380

i personally think the convector heaters are a bit dangerous plugged in an extension lead in your van.far safer to have an oil filled radiator in the back IMO.

i had a cheap convector heater and it used to spark from the plug socket when plugging in and i just didnt trust it.

I wanted to post the same but have already rubbed too many up the wrong way this week over products, but totally agree,
also the fans are prone to over heating which is not something you want to risk in an unattended van.