Since Winter is starting in my part of the world, i brought my electric oil filled radiator out, but i noticed it's been leaking oil. You used to be able to hear the oil moving around inside it whenever it was moved, but now I hear nothing. I plan to replace it, but i was wondering if it's safe to use for tonight? What will happen if there is no oil in it and i turn it on, will it blow the power fuse? Or just not produce any heat? It's one of these kind: http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/product/280677_front200.jpgLeaking oil filled electric radiator - safe to use?
no you shouldnt use it if oil leaked out...the oil is what circulates the heat in the unit and keeps the electric coil or heater in the heater from buring out....it is a fire hazard or a danger for blowing breaker or grounding out an causing a dangerous shock hazard....Leaking oil filled electric radiator - safe to use?
Given the oil is meant to circulate the heat and that oil is low or gone, the radiator will produce an extreme hot spot. Of course it would be a fire hazard, so don't use it. Get it checked out or get a new one.
No!! Could be a fire hazzard.
I wouldn't chance it. Bundle up for one night.
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