Crossy Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 You can install Airconditioners that are of the heat pump variety, the same as in Europe or Libya. LG and others make them. The obvious and simple option which works. Have been looking everywhere KK, Kalasin, Roi Et and even BKK with the same reply of "no have Thailand". Frustrating. There have been a couple of threads on reverse-cycle aircons, have a search IIRC they are available but limited in manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALFREDO Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Local Tesco had these a while back, 10 minutes on full will drive you out of the bedroom, sweating. http://www.tesco.com/direct/wl44001-warmlite-2000w-fan-heater-thermo/386-1767.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=386-1767 Bought similar heaters from EU with me. They melted the cheap electric extension cords, multiple plugs and made the wall plug ins weak. Stayed in Chayaphum for decade at the Phukiau hills. Cool nights had 12 - 16 C. Not many of those, but my GF had only Eternit panels walls. Now in Udon Thanis countryside, the house is a bit more solid, but the heaters still good usable. My boys like them when they warm up, before the school bus (6:20 AM) comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We open the windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I never hear my home here in Thailand I can handle the coldness , because I come from the alps! yes right: "What do you do when it gets 14 degree?" "I take off the clothes and enjoy the warm weather". I am also from the alps..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 OP question was not that stupid... Last year we moved from Nonthaburi to uphill Khao Yai/Thap Lan national parks, Na Dee district. Early this January, temperatures dropped to a shocking eight degrees celsius for a least two weeks ; and even today, around 7am, there was a mere fifteen... As buildings are still under construction: in the evenings, we re-heated ourservelves with baked comfort foods while leaving the oven's door opened ; and at nights, a comfy goose feather duvet was doing more than the trick. For next "winter": a wood open fire and a chimney is definitely in the plans for our inside/out garden living room. PS: our Persian cats seem to be the happiest with that cold weather and permanent fresh breeze... Reflective insulation is generally used to stop the heat getting in in summer, (a good installation is good for over 90% + blocking); however, it will also have an effect to stop the heat radiating from your house during winter. This will include the heat from computers, cooking, TV, etc etc etc, - and every degree saved is one more you don't have to heat. Keep the doors & windows shut, house will be significantly warmer than no insulation. As you are still building, lazyg, it is a must to install now - reflective is also the cheapest. Double layer, tight one on top, loose one under, makes an air gap for better performance. Much easier to install now than after it's built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Never had that problem. Perhaps if you were literally on a mountain, where it's real cold up top, you may need sometime to keep warm, but down where everyone lives, no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddinChonburi Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Car heater ? your car has a heater core ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Cornelius Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Never had the need to heat any home in Thailand. Even Chiang Mai. It just doesn't get cold enough. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Cornelius Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Car heater ? your car has a heater core ? Some do. Heated windshields and heated seats also. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostnigel Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 When it gets way down to 21c here and all the Thais are freezing with chattering teeth and hard nipples, I close the doors and windows. I really see no need for a heater in Thailand...ever! Because you are an American, hard as <deleted>....oops, damn, sorry, now I've gone and woken a sleeping giant....ok ok, give it to me...both barrels!....55555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 When it gets way down to 21c here and all the Thais are freezing with chattering teeth and hard nipples, I close the doors and windows. I really see no need for a heater in Thailand...ever! Because you are an American, hard as <deleted>....oops, damn, sorry, now I've gone and woken a sleeping giant....ok ok, give it to me...both barrels!....55555 As hard as a nipple in a cold morning? Is that what you mean? Still sleeping Nigel...no barrels for that one. Seems you are looking for someone to irritate today. You are better than that at American bashing aren't you? Did I claim to be American in my post? No. Have a good morning my agreeable friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeryble Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Has anyone actually had a wood stove made? I'd like smallest possible version I think it doesn't need much here. Was thinking of a converted gas cylinder but has anyone ordered heatproof glass.....it's nice to see the flame? Alternatively if a small fireplace is built in does one need special firebricks or are normal OK? Was thinking of no real chimney but an external pipe like a stovepipe......lose a bit of heat but should be plenty anyway it's not like we're in Norway. Something like this? Edited February 13, 2015 by cheeryble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) You can install Airconditioners that are of the heat pump variety, the same as in Europe or Libya. LG and others make them. The obvious and simple option which works. Have been looking everywhere KK, Kalasin, Roi Et and even BKK with the same reply of "no have Thailand". Frustrating. Reverse Cycle AC's do exist in TH, but the prices scare most people away... Daikin's Urusara7 range for example - 45K Baht for 12K BTU.... Edited February 13, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Car heater ? your car has a heater core ? All cars sold in TH with climate control have heaters. It's only poverty models that don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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