Question 1

If I plug this to my car using 12v to 110v ac inverter (Adapter for wall mounted to car cigarette plug), would it work?

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No, it would not. From what I’ve seen on Amazon, most inverters on amazon that plug into a car’s cigarette lighter are only capable of delivering 150 Watts. You would have more luck finding a small heater that plugs directly into the cigarette lighter. The issue with generating heat is it takes a lot of power that many batteries aren’t properly equipped to handle. Most can sustain a somewhat decent pull of maybe 100 Watts or so, but space heaters that warm up a room in a couple of minutes rely on the very high power (usually 1500 Watts) that (most of the time) only a proper wall outlet can provide.
A small heater would work, but it would also drain the battery without the car running, so it might be a good idea to have an extra source of power.

Question 2

What is the power source for this heater?

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Any 120V standard outlet. The heater uses just 200 watts, so it does not tax the normal load of an outlet, like those that are 1500 Watts.

Question 3

How long is the cord?

Accepted Answer

......... really? one person says 40 inches and the other says 12 inches? Can someone else please answer this question? This is very important for me as I would probably not purchase it if it's 2ft or less. I have a small-to-mediumish bedroom (for a rowhouse in D.C.), and only two power outlets in my room. I have a loft bed that I could use the heater on, but the cord would need to be 40 inches minimum. Same goes for down below, I mostly hang out on the side of my room opposite to the two outlets, so it's nigh useless if it doesn't heat the room and doesn't stretch at least around 40 inches.

Question 4

Can it be used in the bathroom?

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I use a cube-style heater on the opposite wall from the tub for the sole reason of pushing air up toward the exhaust fan in the ceiling over the toilet. That fan is already exhausting moist (shower) air... the heater, where it's located on the floor, prevents a foggy vanity mirror.  There is a GFCI outlet that's used for this heater.

ASIN	B005Q1APZS
Amperage	2 A
Best Sellers Rank	#86,256 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #91 in Indoor Electric Space Heaters
Brand Name	Lasko
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,730)
Form Factor	Box
Fuel Type	Electric
Global Trade Identification Number	00046013765161, 00151903554241
Heat Output	200 watts
Heating Coverage	50 sq ft
Heating Element	Ceramic
Heating Method	Convection
Included Components	Heater^User guide
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Item Dimensions D x W x H	3.8"D x 4.3"W x 6.1"H
Item Highlight	682 BTU Output, Cool Touch Exterior, Self Regulating Element, Overheat Shutoff, 6 Foot Cord, Low Draw
Item Type Name	Space Heater
Item Weight	16 ounces
Manufacturer	Lasko Metal Products
Model Number	101
Mounting Type	Floor Mount
Number of Items	1
Number of Speeds	1
Part Number	101
Power Source	Corded Electric
Recommended Uses For Product	Bedroom, Desk, Home, Kitchen, Office, Table
Room Type	Office
Special Features	Energy Efficient, Simple Operation, Only 200 Watts, Portable, Overheat Protection, Cool Touch Exterior, Compact Design
UPC	807320211525 768826151695 031111311976 151903554241 012302983509 680806799386 804067407259 163120896745 460137651610 455238962383 716080046547 031113562840 804904214477 688047680807 716080046530 046013765161
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 volts
Warranty Description	3 year limited warranty.

Lasko MyHeat Personal Space Heater, White (101)

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