Review of Maxi-Matic Elite Cuisine Single Burner 750-Watt Hot Plate

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I bought one of these about three years ago to heat up my natural hookah coals that can not be lit with just a lighter. In that time the thing had been dropped, kicked around, and my roommate left it out in the rain, twice, and it still worked great.

I finally bought a new one even though I technically did not need to and it is still a great product. However, the only other thing I have ever used it for was heating up food like a pot of baked beans. I have never tried to boil water or fry an egg in a pan so I do not know well it works for things like that. Otherwise, a great product.

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I bought this to use in the flower pot meat smoker from Good Eats. The thermostat made it cut off the first time I used it, but it is a breeze to take apart. When I put just the heating element inside the flower pot and put the controller outside, it worked perfectly.

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I was hesitant to buy this when I read some of the reviews saying that it was not powerful enough. I actually just smoked a pork shoulder with the eye only at the medium setting. So those poeple that cant get it hot enough even on the highest setting just don't know what they are doing. ALL of the single eye burners have a "safety" feature that prevents the unit from getting too hot. The only thing you gain from buying a more powerful unit is a heat sensor that allows for a higher ambient temperature before it shuts off. If you dont mind spending the extra money then a more powerful burner is the easy fix but its overkill because you need a more you just need to get above 200 degrees before it shuts off. There are two tricks to getting this thing hot enough first and most important...YOU MUST USE A CAST IRON SKILLET OR SMOKER BOX....even if you dont need it for the wood chips. The cast iron holds enough heat that even when your eye shuts off the pot doesnt completely cool. The second trick requires a little bit of hacking but it is SUPER easy. Just unscrew the base from the heating coil, remove the wires from the contacts and put the base under your flower pot. That way you have a nice layer of terra cotta insulating that annoying heat sensor from the heat that you are trying to cook with. Once you do that , it actually gets TOO hot if you dont adjust the temperature down. I actually saw my temp climb to over 300 degrees. By keeping the base right under the flower pot and turning the temperature dial down the little bit of heat that escapes through the hole is enough to trigger the thermostat in the base to shut off. Of course this means that you will have to pay attentiion to the temperature the first time you use it but after that you just mark the appropriate setting with a sharpie for the next smoke session.

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This is a very cheaply made coil burner. Right out of the box I thought it was broken because the coil itself moves all around on the top and it held in place mostly by the two flimsy wires that make it heat up. Also, the power indicator light never worked. I would highly recommend purchasing a burner that costs a little more. I wish I had.

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it heats well, is compact, is low cost,

i have a shop with no kitchen, so this is very useful for

boiling large amounts of water

Review of Nautical 29.5" Outdoor Bar Chair

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We purchased 4 of these chairs to use on the 2nd floor balcony of our waterfront condo. We wanted the height to be able to better see the lake over the raiing yet, being just a condo balcony, we needed chairs that wouldn't take up a ton of floor space. Most of the other brands out there are much more bulky. These are perfect. Solid & very stable yet slide easily. Good height. Relatively easy to assemble. Comfortable to sit in even without cushions. The polywood never gets hot in the sun. Require no maintenance and wipe clean.

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We bought 4 bar height chairs and a table in white 4 years ago. The table and chairs instantly got moldy and have stained our set. When I called the company they said to powerwash and use bleach regularly. Well I spent $2,000 dollars not to have to do that. The product is sturdy and strong but my set looks dirty and nothing will get it out.

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We ordered 4 chairs initially an they were great so we ordered 4 more. Of the 4 additional chairs, 3 were missing the inserts for the screw to catch. We returned these through Amazon (which was very easy and well done) but of the replacements, one still had the screw inserts missing and one came with a bolt that was already stripped. This time we rejected it as we checked before fedex left. It is a real pain because they are heavy and are difficult to put together in terms of getting the holes to line up. Some were a piece of cake, and others were very difficult. But if you finally get the top put together and then realize the screw catches are missing for the footrest, it is really unfortunate. You have to take it apart and box it back up. For almost $300.00 a chair, I want them to be perfect the first time.

The rejected chair is not showing up in my Amazon account yet. Hopefully that will be resolved shortly.

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Love them. We ordered six. The only issue I had was that almost all the screw inserts were missing. We received them on a Friday. After notifying IvgStores, we received the missing inserts 6 days later on Thursday. If I was going to order again, I would ask them to verify that all the necessary components are there before they ship the product out. I believe a previous reviewer also mentioned missing components. I gave the product 5 stars. They are heavy and solid. We purchased the white nautical bar stools and the white nautical bar table. If they get dirty, I hose them off. If dish soap doesn't work, I can use straight bleach. Nothing is going to hurt these. They are great on a dock; not affected by salt water and they won't slide around when the wind picks up.

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Delivery was on time, the quality was everything we wanted. They are absolutely beautiful. The chairs are extremely comfortable. Won't fade in the outdoors. Completely weather proof. When a part was needed the seller had it to us within 2days.

Best Lasko 5812 Automatic Air-Flow Heater with Temperature-Regulation Deals

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The Lasco 5812 is a very good heater especially since it has stronger fan forced air than any other I have tried & still not loud, even stronger air flow than one costing over $90. It sends the air along the floor rather than out of the top. Moving warm air can be felt for at least 5 feet from the heater. I measured it. One serious drawback is that the thermostat even though it controls the heating of the air from a lower level of 750 watts to a high of 1500 watts, it will not cut the heater off when the thermostat setting is reached. It will only lower it to the 750 watt maintenance level. This is not a problem if the heater is located where you can turn it off yourself when the room is warm enough or the temp is too cold for it to need to shut off. Where I find a problem is in my office which is unattended for hours at a time and over night or I am away on a trip. I like to keep my computer, etc. at least 60 degrees when I am not around. Since the outside temp varies from night to day which affects the inside temp, this heater will stay on even when warm enough although it will lower to the low wattage. This means that my office could get a lot hotter than desired during the day when unattended. Because of this, I use the more expensive $90+ heater in my office even though it seems not to put out as much warm air and certainly not as strong an air flow as the Lasco 5812. The Lasco works as designed very nicely, but uses electricity even when not necessary. To be just about perfect, all it needs is a thermostat that will turn it off rather than just provide controlled high and low heat. It is great when you will be around to shut it off yourself if the temp over reaches your desired amount like in your den while watching TV. I like mine regardless. Besides, the company does not want you to leave the heater unattended for safety sake anyway...Dan

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The build quality is great, but it is louder than most heaters and the thermostat will never shut off the heating element even at the lowest setting. The noise isn't outrageous, but it's definitely on the loud side compared to other forced-air heaters I've used. As for the thermostat, this probably wouldn't be a problem on a very cold night or in a large room. In my small room on a mildly chilly night, however, the heater remains on even when the dial is on the lowest setting. I was roasting. Too bad. The build quality seems really solid, and it comes with a three-year warrantee.

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Great Little heater, good Build Quality, unit won't shut off when at set temp . It's just a simple good little heater. It has a thermostat control, power switch, auto shut off if tipped, and forces are from the top and hot air forced to the bottom so you can place the heater against the wall if needed

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I bought this space heater in October of 2008 from a vendor on Amazon.com. I'd gone back to school and was renting a basement apartment with little heat. This heater made the late autumn/early winter of Michigan's Upper Peninsula bearable, and my small room livable.

It's been going strong in Mid-Michigan, all through the night, in front of the front the door, for over two years. I place it there at night and it really mitigates the chilly air that comes off the steel door. The fact that the hot air comes out the bottom makes my cats happy and my feet, too. Now, winters here can get down to -30 deg F, and if the wind's blowing over 10-15 MPH, even colder. Late 1970's trailer homes aren't known for being well-insulated and this really helps keep the propane bill down by making the room I'm in warm and comfortable.

If I turn it past midway, the poor heater turns itself off and has to sit for about 45 minutes until I can turn it back on, but it can run through the night, 8 to 9 hours, on the lowest (750 W) setting or just slightly higher. It's blowing warm/hot air, so it's not silent, but it's a white noise so it's very easy to ignore. If you want to use the highest setting, use if for only 40-45 minutes or it will turn itself automatically. I think there's a fuse that overheats at that setting.

It has a very heavy cord, which makes it ideal if you need to step over it or tug on it inadvertently. It's not fancy, but it got me through three days of no propane during a cold spell of 10 deg F during the day and -20 deg F at night. It's been kicked, pushed over, had cats run into it, had groceries dropped on it, and it still does what I purchased it for: it keeps me warm, supplements my furnace so I'm only heating the room I'm in and not the whole trailer, and it keeps the cold drafts from my feet.

I was actually thinking of buying another one because of both its toughness and its decent cost. Well, if this one does quit working, I will most definitely replace it. It's not perfect, it's not pretty, but it does the job it's built for, and if I could, I'd give it four-and-a-half stars.

UPDATE:

This heater lasted three and a half years, giving up the ghost in January of 2013 after three power outages and two subsequent surges. I will definitely be purchasing another one. This heater was both durable and effective.

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I just received this heater today. The problem is that the heat never shuts off, becuse the thermostat controls only the variation between 1500 watts and 750 watts. Even at the lowest possible thermostat setting the heat elements will never shut off. If you have a large, cold room it's fine, but if you're trying to heat a small room, such as a bathroom, or using it to supplement a heater in a larger room, the heat will keep on building and building up without control. Obviously, in a bedroom situation you would have to get up at night to manually adjust the heater--turn it off--then get up later to turn it back on. This is not a heater that can be used without constnt supervision and manual adjustment.

I called customer service to find out if this is a design flaw, or am I missing something, but have not received a call back. Rereading some of the reviews of this heater, I notice that some people mentioned this design flaw, but it was not stated vehemently enough to disuade me from buying the heater. I am bluntly stating it now; this is an enormous problem.

LG Electronics 5301EL1001A Dryer Heater Assembly Review

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Googled part number for my dryer and this is the one that came up. Shipped well. Arrived on time. Very easy to install. Well, when I say easy, you'll have to be willing to get on the floor and get covered in lint in the process. But actual part installation was pretty simple. Two screws and some slip on wire connectors. Just make sure to vacuum all lint and debris from inside of dryer. You will be running a fire hazard if you don't.

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Review of Officially Licensed Marvel Captain America 1940's Shield Prop

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Be very cautious buying this item from Redford Films. They are advertising the Version 2 shield with all red stripes. I received the order in a timely fashion but much to my shock it was the Version 1 shield with red AND blue stripes and NOT the Version 2 shield as pictured. In other words the shield they are showing is NOT the shield that shows up. This is a major difference as Version 2 is much more valuable to collectors and has a much more recognizable look. Additionally my shield arrived damaged. I had to go through Amazon for a refund and when I questioned the seller I received a horrible response that they were going to "block" me from buying from them because I complained about this in the feedback section.

I imagine the shield itself could be great if they were professional in detailing which one they were selling and it arrived without a massive dent in the middle. There was a very sad daddy and son in my house with this not-so mighty shield arrived. Buy with caution.

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I'm sorry to hear about the review above me, this is a piece that will hold more sentimental than material value and such disappointment is understandable. I do feel that damage like that is the fault of shipping rather than vending. On that note I also wanted to point out that the center blue stripe is an edition of 250 while all red stripes is 500. As reported here and confirmed through other vendors.

I did receive the 500, all red stripe one shown in the photo. I got it in primo condition and I could not be happier with it. Heads up tho that the plaque hooks go too deep so it will be hard to hang up unless you unscrew them a bit. They are still strong enough to hold up the shield easily.

Also if you catch the shield in the right light you can see divots on the front where they bolted the bars in, but you really need to look for them.

All in all, I could not be happier with this item. It's the first piece of "art" I've purchased and I've had a huge smile on my face for the past week I've had it.

Cheers.

Reviews of LG Heat / Cool Window Air Conditioner with Remote - 7000 BTU

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I've had this window unit for over a year, and I really love it.

First of all, my bedroom is 20x15 feet, one wall has one huge window on it, the second wall separates my bedroom from the garage, and a third wall has THREE floor-to-ceiling windows. Obviously, my bedroom is scorching hot in the summer, and freezing cold in the winter.

I've needed a window unit for years, but was worried about the expense of having one. I shouldn't have worried. First of all, the window unit helps cool down the house, and so the main house unit doesn't work as hard. Secondly, there is an energy saver option to use, so that it only checks to see if it needs to come on every 3 minutes. Turns out that other than the initial cost of the unit, the upkeep cost isn't much different from before I got it.

I love the remote. I love not having to get out of bed if I get too hot or too cold. I had completely dismissed the remote as something that I would care about when I was shopping for window units. Turns out that it's the feature I love the most.

There are 3 problems with the unit though. First of all the plastic accordion thing is too short to completely go to the edge of the window. If your window is any sort of average size, that means you're going to have to plug that up with something (I used a flat board and some foam, which is very unattractive.)

The unit was hard to set up... the directions were TERRIBLE. I ended up having to get someone to install it for me.

Final problem is that the temperature gauge is on the unit... so if you have the unit set to 68, it will shut off if the air next to the unit is 68. A couple of feet away from the unit it may be 74. This is not something unique to this unit... ALL window units are like this.

Otherwise, it's an awesome unit. I love it, and never regretted spending the money on it.

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we have a small guesthouse, and this unit is perfect. it heats well, and it's nice to not have to worry about heaters and cords on the floor. it's small, compact. the unit is easy to install..you can install the sleeve and then slide the unit in. runs on 110v. at this time, have not used the a/c. a refurbished unit, seller was prompt with delivery.

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Very pleased with this small unit which I use for my garage shop. Vendor shipped quickly and packed well.

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Works well. Keeps a stand-alone bldg cool and warm 12' x 16'. First unit lasted 8 or 10 years. Replaced it with identical unit.

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The through-the-wall window unit in our lake home went south. I shopped Amazon for all possible fits so as to avoid major construction. I selected this unit based on fit and price with my fingers crossed I wouldn't be sorry. I am not. I had only to make a couple cuts. The unit fits the area better than the one taken out and for two weeks it has worked wonderfully. I agree with another reviewer the directions are almost worthless. I finally threw them away. I installed the casing, slid the unit in and with some fiberglass insulation, moulding and caulking, it looks very nice. I just ordered another refurbished LW7010HR to replace our other Fedders through-the-wall unit even though it hasn't gone south. The decision was based on the fit, price and how quiet this LG unit is. We have used electric space heaters while at the lake in the winter. I'm hoping this unit will alleviate the need for a separate space heater.

Cheap Triple Tank Top Propane Heater, 8,000-42,000 Btu

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Works as advertised. It heats my 3 garage garage to a working temperature with no problems even when it is -20 deg F outside.

When running all 3 burners on their high setting, a 20 lb tank is good for about 10 hours.

Pros:

Lots of heat

Easy to use

Cons:

Noisy on occasion

Uses lots of fuel when running on highest setting with all 3 burners

No ignition start...I use a propane torch to get it running.

I'd buy it again but if I could afford it, I'd get a ventilated natural gas heater instead.

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Howard Berger Ceiling-Mount Quartz Heater - 5120 BTU, 1500 Watts Reviews

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This heater works like a charm! Before starting my review, please take note that it is NOT meant to heat the air in a room and bring up the temperature. This type of heater heats the objects that are within it's distance.

That being said, let's get to the good and the bad. Overall I give this 5 stars. When I first mounted the heater above my workbench too high (10') and could not feel the heat very well. I dropped it down to around 7 feet and that was the ticket!

Works great for a close proximity spot heater. Perfect if hanging out with friends in the garage having a beer and a smoke.

There are two things I did not like about the heater, but they are both fixable and I recommend you do this. First, the little light that is built in is rather annoying. There are three settings you have to choose from. Pull the string once (I) and it turns on the light. Pull it again (II)and the unit turns on one of the two heating elements. Pull the string a third (III) time and both the heating elements turn on.

Oh, and that annoying light stays on the whole time. You cannot have the heater on and the light off. So I pulled the bulb. Simple fix.

Second downfall is the mounting bracket. It is NOT rugged enough to keep the heater solid when using the pre-drilled slot holes that come in the bracket. Simple fix...drill two holes of your own. The farthest left and right sides of the bracket as you can. Also utilize the hole in the center of the bracket for extra support.

The unit can be 'clipped' on to the bracket upside down as well, if you'd rather the pull string/power cord be on the opposite side.

Hope this helps anyone looking to purchase. Just remember it's not meant to heat the air, only the object in front of it.

-Matt

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It is just what we expected. We have it hanging from two chains (one on each side) so that it is lower for our dogs in the garage. Seems to work well. I appreciate the on/off cord. We don't utilize the light, but it does work. I tried to find something like this a couple of years ago and couldn't find one. I'm very happy with this product.

Update: September 26th, 2013 I am ordering my second unit. The first one had a good life and it is still working, however one bulb is out and it isn't worth just buying the bulb. We've continued to be happy with this unit. I would agree with others that this is more a space heater than an overall air heater. We use the chains to extend it down because it wouldn't give the heat we were looking for being mounted to the garage ceiling.

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I have been looking high and low for quite some time for exactly this.

A simple plug in ceiling mounted directional heater.

Writing this review while sitting outside under it. I live in Western Washington near Seattle. There are many rainy days, like right now, where I want to sit outside under my covered patio but the low to mid 40 degree weather drives me back inside when my fingers start chilling from the cold and make typing tough. About 4 feet above me this works just fine. However, I can imagine if the temp was 30 something or lower and/or with a decent breeze then the heat would not be enough. Keep in mind this unit plugs into a standard 15 amp outlet so don't expect blazing BTU's.

Install was simple and tomorrow I will install an electrical socket a few feet from it (instead of the extension cable I am now using temporarily).

For the price I have no complaints, however, I would have liked a few things that this does not.

1. An On/off switch for the light. Didn't see one but I could be wrong as I set this up in the dark.

2. More heat. However, I did the math on this real quick. At 1500 watts it is drawing 12.5amps at 120 volts so this is about as much as you can get away with. Some older breakers that can't hold constant 15amp draw (and/or may have a few other things running on the same circuit) will 'trip' open. So, this is about as powerful as it gets on standard home wiring. Can't complain there!

In closing, great little unit, quick install, and after I put an outlet near it, will look like a professional setup. Note: Off set an outlet at least 1 foot away so it is not directly above the unit and make sure to tie the excess cabling off away from the unit as the whole thing does get pretty toasty :).

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I was rather pleased with the quality of this heater considering its low price. It is not industrial grade, but it is not flimsy either.

Under the amp meter, it came it at about 12.5 amps. So its pulling its rating. This uses up all of a residential circuit, or three quarters of a standard shop circuit.

The heat produced is very reasonable. Mounted about 8 feet up, it heats an area about 8ftx8ft.

Remember this is an infrared heater. The air will not warm, the objects it shines on will warm. Similar to sunlight.

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I was looking for a heater to attach to my patio wall. It was advertised as a wall or ceiling heater. When I got it, it said it was for a ceiling only. We did install the heater, but you can barely feel any heat. I live in Calif., so I am not overworking the heater. I would not recommend it to anyone.

Frigidaire VWF-10305 Vienna 2-in-1 Wall Hanging & Floor Standing Reviews

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I got this product to use as a floor standing LED fireplace. There were some issues with the packing of this product. The sides of my unit were badly bent on one side making it difficult to assemble the unit. The glass was intact and the bag of rocks was present as well as the remote. However, the mounting screws for the base of the unit were not included and I had to get some from a hardware store. The unit was covered in a thick dust which was more like dirt/sand than dust. It was almost as if the unit had been used, abused and returned.

Distributing the rocks was difficult for me (and there weren't enough)...once you get the rocks in place, you have to put on the glass front. Moving the units can displace the rocks you've so carefully arranged.

When turned on, the fireplace does look nice. Based on its dimensions I put this fireplace in my regular fireplace (it fits perfectly). Some of the LED colors look cheesy but I do like the orange/red mix. Unfortunately the unit doesn't remember your color setting so you have to cycle through the colors each time you turn it on. The remote also has a very limited range and I find myself not even using it.

For heat, there are two 750 watt heaters you can turn on which are essentially forced air heaters. When it gets cold enough to use them I will report back on the heating capability of this fireplace.

Overall I am disappointed in the quality of the packing, the lack of a quality control inspection and the overall condition of the item. I'll also point out that my fireplace was placed in the (manufacturer) box upside down...another quality control issue. I have doubts about the longevity of this item but so far it seems to be holding up well despite being scratched, dented and dirty upon arrival.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a review of the Frigidaire VWF-10305 Vienna 2-in-1 LED Fireplace. I am totally dismayed by this product. It came shipped to me in a timely manner, but that was the only enjoyable part of this product. When I opened the manufacturer box, the fireplace was held in place with a few bits of broken, crumbling styrofoam, the bag with the rocks was broken open and they were loosely scattered everywhere, the plastic protective sheet for the glass was only applied to half the surface and was wrinkled and scuffed, the metal "ears" that hold the glass to the base unit were bent out of shape, and the remote control was missing. I must have been sent a used/returned product, because I can't believe that a new unit would have come that shoddily packaged, damaged, and with missing parts.

It gets worse. I have tried contacting the customer service department as instructed on the included paperwork to try to obtain a replacement remote for the one that was missing, but all three attempts so far have been fruitless. I can only conclude that my unanswered requests for customer support means that they do not care to support their product, nor do they want my business in the future.

Due to the number of problems encountered with this product and lack of support from the company, I cannot in good faith recommend this product to anyone. I would suggest looking for a different brand than Fridigaire / R&D Group LLC.

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2 in 1 (Wall Mount & Floor Standing) Color Changing LED Fireplace

Item Number: VWF-1/0305

The Frigidaire "Vienna" Color Changing LED Fireplace measures 35.4" x 5.9" x 22" (90 cm x 15 cm x 56 cm). The fireplace stands an additional 1.75" (4.5 cm) off the floor when mounted on the floor stand. The fireplace weighs a hefty 46 pounds which makes moving it around a bit difficult to do on your own but will be sturdy when you set it down in your chosen spot. Brackets and screws for wall mounting are included.

The Vienna comes with manual and remote control capability with a low setting of "750W" and a high setting of "1500W" and heats a small or medium sized room fairly well. The fireplace can be used with or without heat. When operated manually, you can hold the power button down for 3 seconds to operate the automatic color change function. The flames change color every 10 seconds. There is a "Dimmer" button on the remote control that doesn't dim the simulated flame but changes the color(s) of the flame when pressed. It does not have the automatic color change function when using the remote control. There are 4 basic "flame"colors Amber, Red, Green and Blue and 6 combinations of 2. White stones that look like coals are also included and add to the effect.

The instructions are easy to read and assembly was easy too. The front panel is made if glass and only needs to be cleaned on occasion with a soft cloth. The rest of the unit can be cleaned with a soft duster so keeping your unit clean should be a breeze.

The pictures on the box are no way near to what the "flames" look like when in operation. It looks like tissue paper flames being blown by a fan. In different colors. I think the manufacturer is aware of this because the following is printed on the box: "The features displayed on the package of this product are to the best of the knowledge of its manufacturer and can slightly vary in actuality. Style and color may vary." This product was manufactured in China. I don't know if that makes a difference. You will be surprised by the "Stunning Adjustable Flame effect to set the perfect level of brightness" as stated on the box. The colors are strange. Perhaps that is because they are not all typical flame colors. They would be fun if you were having a party! The LED bulb is not replaceable so if it should stop working, it would just operate with it's heat functions.

The fireplace makes a low humming sound which one would expect, however, there is a strange cyclical clicking sound that we think is supposed to simulate the crackling of a fire.

If you have children in the house you may want to rethink this choice since the front panel is made of glass and even when mounted on a wall, it is recommended that it be mounted "2 feet from the bottom of the fireplace relative to the floor" for optimum viewing. The corners of the glass panel are square and not rounded which could pose another hazard.

Reviews of Fogless Shower Mirror with Squeegee by ToiletTree Products

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There is a reason that this product has almost all five star reviews. It works exactly as promised.

Installation is simple, the provided directions are very clear, and the necessary glue is provided. Just glue the plastic bracket to your shower tile (the back of the bracket has grooves labeled for where the glue goes, so you can't make a mistake), wait 24 hours, and you are good to go. Before you glue the bracket, I suggest putting the mirror on it to make sure you attach the bracket at the height that works best for you. If you are a little off, don't worry because the bracket has a built in swivel that lets you adjust the angle of the mirror. This is also handy for people of two different heights to use the mirror when they shower.

The mirror is not made of glass, but rather a reflective surface that is more than clear enough to shave if your face is within about 9" from the mirror. If you move away, there is a barely noticeable "fun-house" distortion (though you can still see clearly), which becomes noticeable only if you rock back and forth from the mirror. Since I doubt most people will do that while shaving, such distortion is a non-issue.

If you follow the simple directions of filling the reservoir in the back of the mirror with warm water when you turn your shower on, the mirror will not fog. And if you forget and the mirror does fog, then just fill the reservoir with water and the fog will disappear (I purposely did this to see what would happen if I let the mirror fog without water in the reservoir, and then filled it afterwards).

While you shower, water droplets will collect on the mirror surface instead of fog. This will not interfere with your ability to see well enough to shave. However, if they become excessive, the provided squeegee will easily remove them. NOTE: The squeegee works better than a towel, which tends to "smear" the droplets and not produce a clear surface for shaving.

Taking the mirror off, filling it with warm water, and slipping it back on are very easy. There is no need to worry about the mirror falling off, and no need to worry about fog.

Before I discovered this product, I used to use Fog-Tech (an excellent product that I have reviewed on Amazon) on a regular mirror, and it did work to prevent fogging for a few days at a time, after which another application was necessary. But this product is much simpler--all you need is warm water. I also no longer have to worry about rust forming on the base of a regular mirror that discolors my shower tiles.

Bottom line: For a fog free shaving experience this works great. I really like this product and recommend it.

Update October 23, 2010: The other day I forgot to empty the reservoir after I showered. The following day when I showered I was so interested in a radio program that I forgot about the mirror for the first five minutes. At that point it was totally fogged up, and when I removed it, I saw that there was still water in it from the day before. I dumped the water out, filled it, and also let shower water run down the face of the mirror. In less than 30 seconds the fog disappeared, and just one wipe of the squeegee cleared the excess water from the mirror, which was then nice and clear for shaving. It was like magic.

Update November 13, 2010: I'm always looking for shortcuts in using products. I did an experiment. I did not remove the mirror from the stand and empty the water. Instead I let it fog up with the old water in it. I then filled a 12 oz plastic mug with hot shower water and poured it in the already full reservoir, assuming that the warm water would displace the existing cold water. It took only two mugs full of water and the fog cleared.

So now when I take a shower, I just leave the mirror in place all the time, don't empty the water, and just pour warm water into the already full reservoir until the fog clears. This works great.

Update December 8, 2010: This is still working great, and is especially easy to use now that I have stopped removing it to empty the water. This is definitely the shower mirror to buy for shaving. For those who like to listen to the radio in the shower, I recommend the Sangean shower radio (which I have reviewed on Amazon) that I have been using for the past 16 months.

Update March 7, 2011: I have been using this for almost five months, and it still performs flawlessly.

I have read a recent negative review claiming that the mirror fogs up. This is clearly a case of "user failure" or a defective product (I suspect the former) since there is no way that this mirror will fog up if you put warm water in the reservoir before you shave.

I have also read a recent review that the squeegee does not remove every last drop of water, and that if you have hard water (I do) then calcium spots will develop on the mirror when the surface dries. True, but all I do is rinse them off each time I shower, so this is not really an issue.

Update May 23, 2011: I am still using this product without any problems. I got tired of using the plastic mug routine that I described above and now simply take the mirror on and off to empty and refill it. To make it easy to guide it back on, I use my forefinger to locate the slot on the wall bracket, and then just slip the tongue on the back of the mirror right into it. It's really effortless with a little practice. For a fog free shaving experience, this is definitely the way to go.

Update August 15, 2011. Still working fine. Taking the mirror on and off the bracket has become second nature to me, and now seems so easy and simple that I can't imagine why I ever thought that it was an issue that required a workaround, as I described in an earlier comment.

Update October 6, 2011: The company has now come out with a "deluxe" version that has a 20% larger surface area, battery operated LED lighting (two levels of brightness) around the edge, and a squeegee that works more effectively. It uses the same bracket as the original version. I received the new version at no cost from the company in exchange for writing a review, which I have posted on Amazon. Only you can decide if the "improvements" are worth an extra twenty dollars.

Update August 6, 2012: The company now has a compact travel version of this mirror, which you can also use for everyday use if you want a mirror that will attach without a bracket and glue (it uses rubber suction cups).

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The Fogless Shower Mirror by ToiletTree is the Best Fogless Mirror on the Market. I have been waiting to write this review since I bought it July 5, 2010 on Amazon.com, but to give my review more credence I waited the recommended 30 days. First, this fogless mirror works perfectly. I have yet to see any fog develop on the mirror what so ever. It is lightweight plastic or similar. The mirror appears to be glass, but it is a high quality reflection without distortion (just a little). It is perfect for any task that you might perform in or out of the shower, but I use it to shave. If you have never shaved in the shower, I urge you to buy this mirror and start shaving in the shower for a closer and more comfortable shaving experience. It uses adhesives to attach to a shower wall. Follow the instructions carefully to mount the mirror mount to the shower wall. Once the mirror is mounted it is permanent, but you can adjust the viewing angle up or down. You must fill the reservoir with warm or hot water in order for the mirror to remain fogless. That is easy to do. Why I like this type of fogless mirror is the placement of the mirror in relationship to the shower stream. Other mirrors that attach to the shower/water pipe have you standing in and facing the shower stream. That type of mirror allows the water to splash in your face and eyes. The ToiletTree Fogless Shower Mirror allows you to mount the mirror anywhere in the shower that you please so pick your spot carefully as it is permanently mounted.

Update Dec 15, 2010

It's getting close to Christmas; this will make a great gift. I have had it nearly 6 months. It works as it promises. Alot of people have gone out of there way to provide you with their experiences with this product. Shower shaving is the greatest shave and the Fogless Shower Mirror by ToiletTree is the Best Fogless Mirror on the Market.

Update Oct 7, 2012

I still love this product. It shaves better than my blades. I can tell because I can see!!! It still looks new. Still works like new. It is nearly 2 and a half years old. I don't know if this product is still available or not, but if so, it makes a great gift and it is easy on the wallet and saves you some skin as well.

Update Oct 1, 2014 What drives a man to review a mirror over and over and over again. Obviously, I am pretty, conceited, vain, and quite a snob. I know because my mirror clearly tells me so. Don't just buy it for your husband, see just how pretty you are. I tout this mirror because it is a product that does what it says, does it well, and it is affordable.

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I had this product given to me as a gift several months ago and though I did like it at the beginning, it was a bit too large for my shower. It was a bit of a pain to assemble and in the end a bit too much work just to shave in the shower. Plus, for some reason the razor ledge wasn't very sturdy and I'd always be dodging falling mach3s.

I suppose my wife got a little sick of hearing that razor drop and my whining.

My wife just recently gifted this mirror to me (yes, she's great!)

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As it has a sturdy razor hook, so I'm ecstatic about that, but now that it is

hanging it my shower, I think wifey bought it for me because the stainless

steel hooks look nicer. She's sneaky.

So in the end, I really liked the Toilet Tree Mirror and it definitely

will do the job you want, but for me it lacked a few essentials for my situation. The choice is yours.

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Let me be honest here. The mirror doesn't fog up. It actually stays clear through out the entire hot shower/bath as long as you remember to fill up the reservoir with hot water.

Now, having said that, here's why I didn't give this mirror a 5 star rating:

First of all, the mirror is not glass, it is made entirely of plastic and because it is all plastic, the image is distorted, unless you are pretty close to it. This of course doesn't mean glass would be a better option, because if the mirror fell, you'd have broken glass all over the tub/floor. I'm simply stating that due to the fact that the mirror is "plastic" makes its reflection distorted.

Also, again, because it is plastic, the squeegee that comes with it left a long scratch mark on the left side of the mirror, the very first time I used it.

There's not option to hang the mirror or use suction cups; you must use the double sided tape and silicone provided with the unit, this creates a problem for those whom rent or simply do not want to leave any silicon/tape residue on their tile.

This unit, IMO, is not worth the $30+ price tag. $15 at the most, considering the issues I described above. Hope this helps.

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With such a large selection of (so-called) fogless mirrors, it can be a bit tough to research what to look for exactly. Hopefully I can save you some time and offer some insight.

This particular mirror features the best design and all the best features. You can tell they put some real thought into it. Here's a few reasons why:

1. It uses hot water behind the mirror, which does a fantastic (arguably the best) job of keeping a mirror fogless. The mirror slides easily in and out of a relatively large U-shaped bracket. It just takes a second or two to fill the reservoir on the back with hot tub/shower water, and you're set it will not fog up! No kidding, from my own experience.

2. No suction cups, no crashing mirror. The mount uses relatively strong, semi-permanent adhesives; two square pieces of double sided tape (nearly identical to the mounting squares you see in hardware stores) and a generously sized tube of silicone. Both the silicone and tape have specifically marked places for use on the mounting bracket. Note, that while these are nice and waterproof, and much more reliable then suction cups, neither is permanent-permanent. Silicone is not super glue; it can be removed, along with the tape, without much fuss at a later time if desired.

3. The design is nice, clean, simple, and not too small. Form follows function. The reservoir widens nicely on top to make filling it easier. The shelf below is perfect for your razor, without any needless holding mechanisms. Other shower mirrors are rather small, this one is just the right size (imo) at 6.5in x 8.5in.

4. There's a nice, full-length rubber-y squeegee for wiping down the mirror. Any mirror will acquire drops from the spray while you shower. This squeegee cleans them off much better and more thoroughly then your own hands do. Take a look at the fourth and fifth pictures to get a good idea. The black handle slides horizontally into a compartment under the front shelf; the actual white squeegee part hangs down, which makes grabbing it and pulling it out easy.

5. Although irrelevant, even the way it was boxed/packaged was nicely done.

In summation, I rarely give items full stars with no criticism of any kind; even five-star items generally have some minor negative points. This is one of those rare items I simply cannot find fault with. I honestly can't think of any way it could be improved.

And although it can cost more then some other shower mirrors, these mirrors are all relatively inexpensive, anyway, so I don't see why that matters. Getting something this fantastic is well worth a few extra bucks.