Buy TPI Corporation HF686TC Fan Forced Portable Heater, 5600/4200W, 240/208VTPI Corporation HF686TC Fan Forced Portable Heater, 5600/4200W, 240/208V Product Description:
- Forced air fan distributes and circulates heat with temperature rise to 75 degrees F
- Finned tubular steel heating element helps draw air flow and discharge heat
- Steel housing with handle for portability and swivel base for mounting to wall, floor, or ceiling
- Includes a thermostat for adjustable temperature control from 35 to 85 degrees F
- Single-phase wiring operates on 240V or 208V circuit
Product Description
The TPI Corporation HF686TC fan forced portable heater is a 680 series heater that has a forced air fan that distributes and circulates heat through a room, providing temperature rise to 75 degrees F. The steel housing is powder-coated for resistance to corrosion and has a handle for portability, as well as a swivel base for mounting to a wall, floor, or ceiling. The finned tubular steel heating element helps draw air flow and discharge heat, and the fan moves air at 262 cubic feet per minute, with an air throw distance of 10’. The heater includes a thermostat for adjustable temperature control from 35 to 85 degrees F, as well as an internal manual reset thermal cutout switch for overheat protection. The single-phase wiring operates on either a 240V circuit at 5.6kW, or a 208V circuit at 4.2kW. The unit weighs 20 lb., includes a 6’ power cord with a molded NEMA plug, and is compliant to standards for use in the United States and Canada by United Laboratories (UL).
Electric heaters generate warmth through a central heating element that is housed in a reflective enclosure that concentrates the energy produced. An element made of a combination of metals produces heat or infrared energy by the electrical resistance created when an electric current passes through it. Fan-forced heaters pass air over the heating element to expel heat from the enclosure for greater throw and circulation. Radiant heaters do not use a fan, but warm nearby objects through energy transfer. A heater’s voltage and wiring should be matched to the electrical circuit where it is to be used. Heaters are used in a range of commercial applications that include shop floors, construction sites, and industrial buildings. All local electrical codes should be followed when installing permanent mounted electric heating equipment.
TPI Corporation manufactures industrial and commercial electrical heaters, process heat ovens, ventilation products and fans, lighting equipment, and thermostatic controls. The company, founded in 1950, is headquartered in Johnson City, TN.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By Marke R. Weeks
I'm a drywaller...this heater totally took care of large home in a cold spell (I live in Idaho)Good price...good heater...in fact I ordered the 20 amp and they sent me the 30 amp...even better !
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By CWW
Use this mostly to prevent pipes freezing and sometimes working in a standalone gararge. Puts out good heat and appears to be a well built unit. Only complaint is the thermostatic control. Very hard to set with any accuracy but I just err on the side of more heat (only reason for lack of 5 stars). It's a 30 amp heater but it will pop my 40 amp breakers after running a couple of hours. This is probably my problem, not the heaters since I think it would happen much sooner if the heater was drawing that much current.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By bigboobites
The 30 amp model is 5500 watts. I used this in an apartment building so the pipes would not freeze. it will go on and off by itself due to an internal thermometer. I had it set very low and was economical. I am going to use this in my basement at my home next winter. This heater is good for low ceiling applications and not high ceiling applications. It is good for about 1600 square feet. Probably could heat your whole house but would be expensive on maximum power. I am going to use it in the basement of my house for below zero days. This will keep you warm but keep in mind it will cost a lot on full power so try to run it on half power. if you have high ceilings, forget it. the blower will not blow hard enough to keep high ceiling areas warm such as you would find in many commercial applications. you will need a thirty amp breaker and outlet for a 30 amp plug installed.
Latest Price: See on Amazon.com!
More Info: See on Amazon.com!
See Customers Review: See on Amazon.com!
