Customer Reviews

Indus-Tool CL Cozy Legs Flat-Panel 150-Watt Radiant Heater

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

It delivers what is advertised, but few people (including myself) actually realize how much heat 100W is.

It basically takes a 100W light bulb and spreads the energy across a 3x2 ft panel. It will raise the temp under your desk a degree or two, but if you are expecting "radiant" heat, you need to look elsewhere.

This certainly isn't marketed at people with a knowledge of thermodynamics. It advertises that it uses 1/10 the heat of a space heater, but that means it also puts out 1/10 of the heat.

As as space heater I can see this thing being pretty poor because of its low heat output, but It worked perfectly for my application. I used it for a makeshift kotatsu (a Japanese heated table) It works great for that because you don't want 1000 watts cooking your feet. Its really thin, and it won't burn you if you hit it with your knee. It was a tad difficult to mount upside-down. I cut out some wooden mounting blocks and screwed it directly into the bottom of the table. They give you velcro to mount it vertically, which is a joke considering how heavy it is.

I bought this heater for our bird cage to keep them warm during cool season. Its radiant model works just great, zero noise, distributes the heat evenly and does not disturb the birds like the regular fan heater models that not only not energy efficient but also really noisy. And best of all, it uses only 100W - try to compare it to any other regular heater that would eat 750W-1000W minimum. Got it amortized in less than two months. The overall dimension is about 16"x22"x1" so it can be placed anywhere. I'm glad I found this one and Amazon is the best and least expensive place to buy from.

I thought this would be perfect for my office, which is always kept freezing cold. However, while it fits great under desk, low voltage etc, and the panel itself is warm, you can't feel any heat unless you are physically touching it. with it's feet it doesn't sit high enough to slide your feet underneath so your legs can actually be within an inch of the panel, I've raised it up on boxes on either side, so my feet can partially fit under, but still I freeze at work all day. not satisfied.

I know lots of reviewers have given this item a bad rap, but if you use it exactly as suggested and for the exact purpose it was created, I think you'll be as delighted as I am with mine. I'm a great fan of Amazon, but I bought mine from another retailer for about $20 less than what is advertised on this site [DO YOUR RESEARCH!], even with s/h included, and it came with optional legs, without having to pay another $12 to get them, and an on-off switch. My office is cold (not FREEZING, but I am by the end of the day), and I've been using a little (illegal!) 1500W space heater to keep warm. I now have my Cozy Legs standing about a foot away from my legs under my desk, and I am as comfy as can be.

I will say that this is not a "radiant heater" like the big ones used in factories and elsewhere that will heat the entire room--furnishings, people, everything but the air. It does technically "radiate" heat, I guess, but my desk and chair and trash can that sit near it are as cold as ever. But I'm comfortable, and that's what I bought it for.

If yours doesn't heat at all (mine is not hot enough to burn me if I bump into it but definitely hot enough to burn if I held my hand against it for any length of time), RETURN it and get another one. You've got a defective one. (And judging by the reviews on this site, it's not that uncommon to get one that is defective. Don't settle. You paid a good price for it, and it should WORK.)

I attached the heater to my custom kotatsu with industrial velcro. The heater is fire safe and will not burn you unlike most kotatsu heaters. It just the right temp. My feet don't sweat! I have now been using it over 2 years and it is my favorite place to study or just to watch tv.

I bought this to place on one side of a parakeet cage, with a cloth covering the other four sides. I didn't want to heat my whole house or run a high wattage space heater while I was away at work during the winter.

Total success for this purpose, at about $100 less than the same item in different packaging sold through pet supply sites.

I wanted to make my own homemade Kotatsu, but as a grad student, I found myself on a tight budget... hello, Cozy Legs.
Trust me, this is way cheaper than having a $200 Kotatsu heater shipped from Japan...

My formula:
I had a secondhand low coffee table from Ikea. I connected this Cozy Legs heater to the underside of said table, but the sticky Velcro tabs that were provided were not strong enough to hold the weight of the heater upside down. I wrapped a thick yarn around the table top/heater, then threw a comforter on top. And.. voila! A cheap, do-it-yourself-in-NY-on-a-budget Kotatsu!

Note:
You should not cover any heater with any material. I am taking my chances since (as other raters have mentioned) the heat isn't nearly as intense as other units out there. This heater is also not intended to be flipped upside down, so no blaming... anybody... if something explodes.

Pros:
In an enclosed space, the heater does its job. It's "better" on frigid days, when there is a marked difference in temperatures from the outside/inside.

Cons:
How come those sticky Velcro pads are so weak? If one is dishing out $55 on a heating unit, then they should at least include some decent Velcro power.
Also- if you want a HOT heater, then this unit is not for you.

In conclusion:
If you are looking to make a cheap, not too hot Kotatsu in America, and you don't mind having the oh-so-classy "tie the heater to the table" affair, then get this. Its worth it. And buy a nice blanket to cover the yarn.

I purchased two of these 3 years ago for my bathroom. I mounted one under my towel bar and the other next to my toilet, then wired them to a motion sensing outlet for extra efficiency. I hate utility bills, so this item has been perfect for me. I now have warm towels and a warm toilet seat when wanted. They've also taken the winter chill out of my bathroom.

I'm now purchasing two more to mount under my living room futon to keep my wife and I's legs warm under a blanket while we watch movies this winter. I'd previously set a 1200 watt fin style space heater under there but the heat was too much when cranked and got cold when the thermostat shut off. Plus the risk of fire had me constantly checking it.

The warmth of the cozy legs panel is perfect for many applications, so be creative, just don't expect it to heat an entire room. I personally think they're awesome and very safe.

Highly Recommended,
David

Although the heat panel works, it doesn't emit much heat.. If the area is drafty, the moving air would/will take your heat away. If you have a desk sealed on three sides, it would work best. It would be much better than a space heater in that instance.