Keeping the Secretary Warm - 12/05/12 05:55 PM
Welcome, winter .... and a seasonal 'service call' returns: We keep tripping the breaker in the office!
Naturally, we get there, to find that the office manager has decided to 'save energy' by setting the offic thermostat at 68 - and every desk has a little toaster-like space heater under it, sucking up the power. Pop goes the breaker!
Well, I have recently purchased one of these things: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/TRI-LITE-Electric-Flat-Panel-Heater-6YPX7?Pid=search .
They're made to fit right under the desk, and attach with Velcro.
It's not hard to find other vendors; I think I paid about $70 for mine.
The results?
Well, they draw 150 watts - much less than the usual space heater ... AND they work. They make quite a difference.
I would encourage customers to get these for the ladies. They're cheaper than service calls! (hmmm ... I wonder if we could sell them at the time of the call?)
Because, let's face it: you'll never convince management to give any value to the comfort of their staff.
Naturally, we get there, to find that the office manager has decided to 'save energy' by setting the offic thermostat at 68 - and every desk has a little toaster-like space heater under it, sucking up the power. Pop goes the breaker!
Well, I have recently purchased one of these things: http:/
They're made to fit right under the desk, and attach with Velcro.
It's not hard to find other vendors; I think I paid about $70 for mine.
The results?
Well, they draw 150 watts - much less than the usual space heater ... AND they work. They make quite a difference.
I would encourage customers to get these for the ladies. They're cheaper than service calls! (hmmm ... I wonder if we could sell them at the time of the call?)
Because, let's face it: you'll never convince management to give any value to the comfort of their staff.