Hi, I need to change the original plug on this space heater (220v from China) to a 220v Taiwan style plug. Then I plan to plug it into the 220v air conditioning wall socket. Anybody have an idea if this will work?
The reason I am taking such measures is that the winters here with the indoor cold really mess with my psyche. I don’t mind bundling up to go outside at all, but bundling up whenever I’m sitting at my desk for 3-6 months really screws with my head.
You could… but, why not save yourself the hassle and get one of the local ones? Go to one of the malls and check them out first.
Unless you already own this.
Because 110v is severely limited in how much power they can put out, and so space heaters running on 110 isn’t any good.
But you can run China 220 in Taiwan as long as you change the plug shape to fit. The appliance won’t see the difference. Also heaters use resistive heat, so it can be DC for all it cares.
I would seriously consider getting a heat pump though. It works much better than a space heater in terms of energy use. Or if you are feeling adventurous, and have a window AC, just flip it over, then turn it on.
Thanks so much @slawa. I’ll think about this.
Thanks @Marco. Actually, I’m thinking about buying it. I don’t want 110v though. I really want to use my 220v socket if possible. I had an insane electric bill with a 110v, 1600w local heater one winter. I was warm, toasty even, then when I saw the electric bill, I took the heater downstairs and threw it in the recycling area.
I use a 110 V space heater for my needs. I doubt industrial-strength is totally necessary and have not had any astronomical hydro bills using one.
Thanks so much for your reply at @Taiwan_Luthiers. I don’t even know what a heat pump is, LOL. But I’ll look into it. Your idea with the AC is great. I may try that. I know how much heat those things put out on the other side. I used to work with AC wayyyyy back in the blue-collar day, and this may be my best option.
You worked on AC and didn’t know about heat pumps?
A heat pump is basically an AC in reverse. Essentially the inside unit puts out hot air and the outside puts out cold air. It’s far more efficient in terms of heat generated vs. electrical consumption because you aren’t using electricity to make heat, you are simply moving what heat that is around inside, and it’s always more heat than just resistance heating because you are not only taking in the heat from outside, but also the heat added from running the compressor. However you’d have to heavily modify an AC unit in order to make it work in reverse, like messing around with the metering devices as well as making the refrigerant flow backwards.
If electrical energy scares you, consider just getting a portable AC unit, and you can mess around with the ducts to get hot air in the winter, cold in the summer. You’ll be toasty warm and not get as high of an electric cost.
Uhh - don’t expect your power bill to decrease after switching to a 220V space heater if the wattage stays the same (or even increases).
Right, but at least I’m looking at an energy efficient model this time
Thanks for the in depth explanation. I worked at a plumbing and air shop. I was firstly a plumber, but often assisted in central AC installations. Mostly doing ductwork. It was over 20 years ago and never heard anyone say the word heat pump. It was in southern California though. The winters weren’t too brutal there.
I think you mean coal bill 
Silly canucks.
Agreed, you can swap male end easier. I would trust that far more than an adapter with higher drawing appliances.
Well… I live in Danshui so…mine would be nukes?
A heater, by definition, is 100% efficient.
It won’t make any difference if you have a 220 or 110v model. You just threw out a perfectly good heater.
If your bills are scary high, go with tl’s suggestion and get a reversible AC. They’re very popular here and cheaper than they used to be. You should be able to get a window type for maybe 35-40k, although of course that’s a significant outlay if you don’t intend to stay in Taiwan for at least a couple of years.
NT 7000 electrical bill. I currently have a giant AC window unit. It was provided by the landlady before I moved in. She had it installed in the summer of 2019. Replacing it isn’t too realistic at this point.
I have a 1300 W 110V space heater by Chiayi. It warms the entire room fairly quickly. Even then my hydro bill doesn’t make it past $1500
Sounds good. I may look into that.
They’re often sold at the department stores. They have all types and all strengths. All in 110 V.
That’s the website.
http://heater.kenk.com.tw/PTC_KEP-696.html
This one seems to be the successor to the one I own, it does well in heating up my living room to a normal temperature in about 30 min.
Thanks for the links. After a quick look on Yahoo I found it, and the ping-age would work for me.
