[xtina]

So I came across the same question and came across this older thread in the search engine. Whoohoo!!

I’ve done some reach into the differing types of heaters – pros and cons. Here’s my short list:

Radiant Heaters:
– Look like >>THIS<<
– good for immediate heating in surrounding area
– limited to a person or two
– not good for heating large rooms
– no moving air, less likely to feel “dry”
– like the ones they have in the patio heaters

Resistance Convection Heaters:
– Ceramic Electric Heater looks like >>THIS<<
– has a fan to blow air on you
– may lower humidity in room
– could heat up an entire room

Oil Filled Electric Heaters:
– Oil Filled Heaters look like >>THIS<<
– heat slower than the resistance type above
– has no fan blowing
– probably the most cost/energy efficient
– probably the best for long-term heating in a room
– look pretty ugly

Fancy Micathermic:
– Looks like >>THIS<<
– combines both features of radiant and electric heaters

.. Also some Energy Efficiency and Safety considerations:
– automatic temperature controls to adjust (or turn on/off) based on ambient temperature
– reducing external surface heat to avoid contact burns
– automatic shut off in case of accidental “tipping”

So after all of that, I still don’t know which exact product i want to get. All I know is that I am very very cold at nights.

Suggestions of actual products which balance price and function?

Edit:
As a good reference…
http://www.consumersearch.com/space-heaters

Pretty sure I would go with some sort of convection heating element.. not oil filled.

[xtina]

@Scarlett: The place I am referring to was in Morada right up against the 15 freeway. When I approached the front door, and turned 180°F around, I could see the wall which was preventing me from running into the freeway. Way too close!

I agree with you that the exact location matters. Hard for anyone here to really judge noise based on a few facts.

I would be fine with a little light white noise. What I experienced looking into places that backed into Poway/Pomerado were potentially tolerable. What I saw backing into the 15 was intolerable.

[xtina]

@Scarlett: The place I am referring to was in Morada right up against the 15 freeway. When I approached the front door, and turned 180°F around, I could see the wall which was preventing me from running into the freeway. Way too close!

I agree with you that the exact location matters. Hard for anyone here to really judge noise based on a few facts.

I would be fine with a little light white noise. What I experienced looking into places that backed into Poway/Pomerado were potentially tolerable. What I saw backing into the 15 was intolerable.

[xtina]

@Scarlett: The place I am referring to was in Morada right up against the 15 freeway. When I approached the front door, and turned 180°F around, I could see the wall which was preventing me from running into the freeway. Way too close!

I agree with you that the exact location matters. Hard for anyone here to really judge noise based on a few facts.

I would be fine with a little light white noise. What I experienced looking into places that backed into Poway/Pomerado were potentially tolerable. What I saw backing into the 15 was intolerable.

[xtina]

@Scarlett: The place I am referring to was in Morada right up against the 15 freeway. When I approached the front door, and turned 180°F around, I could see the wall which was preventing me from running into the freeway. Way too close!

I agree with you that the exact location matters. Hard for anyone here to really judge noise based on a few facts.

I would be fine with a little light white noise. What I experienced looking into places that backed into Poway/Pomerado were potentially tolerable. What I saw backing into the 15 was intolerable.

[xtina]

@Scarlett: The place I am referring to was in Morada right up against the 15 freeway. When I approached the front door, and turned 180°F around, I could see the wall which was preventing me from running into the freeway. Way too close!

I agree with you that the exact location matters. Hard for anyone here to really judge noise based on a few facts.

I would be fine with a little light white noise. What I experienced looking into places that backed into Poway/Pomerado were potentially tolerable. What I saw backing into the 15 was intolerable.

[xtina]

I only have experience along the 15 in Rancho Bernardo (Vista Del Lago). Saw a wonderful place right up against the freeway. Opened the window in the Master Bedroom and could barely hear myself think. Dear goodness, NO!!

I thought hearing major street traffic along Poway Road and Pomerado was bad.

Higher up = prettier views = less absorption of noise

But really there is a varying amount of concern based on the specific situation. From my experience along the 15 freeway, I would say that it is definitely a deal breaker. However, I have no idea how your potential place compares to where I was in terms of dB. You did state that you are two blocks away, I would think that the noise would be minimal at that point if you are facing the right way.

Personally I would like the option to open my windows, sit in my patio/balcony, BBQ outside without being constantly attacked by urban music.

[xtina]

I only have experience along the 15 in Rancho Bernardo (Vista Del Lago). Saw a wonderful place right up against the freeway. Opened the window in the Master Bedroom and could barely hear myself think. Dear goodness, NO!!

I thought hearing major street traffic along Poway Road and Pomerado was bad.

Higher up = prettier views = less absorption of noise

But really there is a varying amount of concern based on the specific situation. From my experience along the 15 freeway, I would say that it is definitely a deal breaker. However, I have no idea how your potential place compares to where I was in terms of dB. You did state that you are two blocks away, I would think that the noise would be minimal at that point if you are facing the right way.

Personally I would like the option to open my windows, sit in my patio/balcony, BBQ outside without being constantly attacked by urban music.

[xtina]

I only have experience along the 15 in Rancho Bernardo (Vista Del Lago). Saw a wonderful place right up against the freeway. Opened the window in the Master Bedroom and could barely hear myself think. Dear goodness, NO!!

I thought hearing major street traffic along Poway Road and Pomerado was bad.

Higher up = prettier views = less absorption of noise

But really there is a varying amount of concern based on the specific situation. From my experience along the 15 freeway, I would say that it is definitely a deal breaker. However, I have no idea how your potential place compares to where I was in terms of dB. You did state that you are two blocks away, I would think that the noise would be minimal at that point if you are facing the right way.

Personally I would like the option to open my windows, sit in my patio/balcony, BBQ outside without being constantly attacked by urban music.

[xtina]

I only have experience along the 15 in Rancho Bernardo (Vista Del Lago). Saw a wonderful place right up against the freeway. Opened the window in the Master Bedroom and could barely hear myself think. Dear goodness, NO!!

I thought hearing major street traffic along Poway Road and Pomerado was bad.

Higher up = prettier views = less absorption of noise

But really there is a varying amount of concern based on the specific situation. From my experience along the 15 freeway, I would say that it is definitely a deal breaker. However, I have no idea how your potential place compares to where I was in terms of dB. You did state that you are two blocks away, I would think that the noise would be minimal at that point if you are facing the right way.

Personally I would like the option to open my windows, sit in my patio/balcony, BBQ outside without being constantly attacked by urban music.

[xtina]

I only have experience along the 15 in Rancho Bernardo (Vista Del Lago). Saw a wonderful place right up against the freeway. Opened the window in the Master Bedroom and could barely hear myself think. Dear goodness, NO!!

I thought hearing major street traffic along Poway Road and Pomerado was bad.

Higher up = prettier views = less absorption of noise

But really there is a varying amount of concern based on the specific situation. From my experience along the 15 freeway, I would say that it is definitely a deal breaker. However, I have no idea how your potential place compares to where I was in terms of dB. You did state that you are two blocks away, I would think that the noise would be minimal at that point if you are facing the right way.

Personally I would like the option to open my windows, sit in my patio/balcony, BBQ outside without being constantly attacked by urban music.

[xtina]

I just wanted to comment that we’re in a bit of the same boat, except looking at different areas. I’m focused on RB/PQ/CMR/SS/SR and I work in RB.

Also looking to rent out one room once I buy with the potential to keep the property for cash flow once I move/upgrade.

=)

In PQ and in that price range, there is only really Casablanca. Personally, I don’t like Casablanca and I have no experience with CV.

I would also take into consideration ease of renting once you are done with that place. Has there been a lot of CL activity with rental places in CV?

sdr pointed out in another thread that the 1/1 will give you a better cash flow. have you considered buying a 1/1 (and not renting for the first give years) and just renting it out when you are done with it?

[xtina]

I just wanted to comment that we’re in a bit of the same boat, except looking at different areas. I’m focused on RB/PQ/CMR/SS/SR and I work in RB.

Also looking to rent out one room once I buy with the potential to keep the property for cash flow once I move/upgrade.

=)

In PQ and in that price range, there is only really Casablanca. Personally, I don’t like Casablanca and I have no experience with CV.

I would also take into consideration ease of renting once you are done with that place. Has there been a lot of CL activity with rental places in CV?

sdr pointed out in another thread that the 1/1 will give you a better cash flow. have you considered buying a 1/1 (and not renting for the first give years) and just renting it out when you are done with it?

[xtina]

I just wanted to comment that we’re in a bit of the same boat, except looking at different areas. I’m focused on RB/PQ/CMR/SS/SR and I work in RB.

Also looking to rent out one room once I buy with the potential to keep the property for cash flow once I move/upgrade.

=)

In PQ and in that price range, there is only really Casablanca. Personally, I don’t like Casablanca and I have no experience with CV.

I would also take into consideration ease of renting once you are done with that place. Has there been a lot of CL activity with rental places in CV?

sdr pointed out in another thread that the 1/1 will give you a better cash flow. have you considered buying a 1/1 (and not renting for the first give years) and just renting it out when you are done with it?

[xtina]

I just wanted to comment that we’re in a bit of the same boat, except looking at different areas. I’m focused on RB/PQ/CMR/SS/SR and I work in RB.

Also looking to rent out one room once I buy with the potential to keep the property for cash flow once I move/upgrade.

=)

In PQ and in that price range, there is only really Casablanca. Personally, I don’t like Casablanca and I have no experience with CV.

I would also take into consideration ease of renting once you are done with that place. Has there been a lot of CL activity with rental places in CV?

sdr pointed out in another thread that the 1/1 will give you a better cash flow. have you considered buying a 1/1 (and not renting for the first give years) and just renting it out when you are done with it?

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