I believe there are two components to your question? The first has been answered as to the physical safety of the heater. The second appears to be the effect of the heater on collections. The quick answer is that any heat that "escapes" from the administrative area into the art storage area will affect the environment in storage. It will raise the temperature and it will consequently lower the RH. This will happen regardless of the type of heating device in the administrative area. They are all equal in this capacity for the same temperature rise. How much of a consequence this will be depends on several factors, including the existing environmental conditions in the storage area, the nature of the separation between the two areas, the resulting temperature in the administrative area, and the amount of heat that can escape. I am guessing since I do not have this information, but would imagine that the effect would be minor or negligible. However, in certain circumstances, it could be a larger effect, such as no separation between the two areas.
I have a PDF on "Low-Tech Environmental Control" that will give you necessary information to investigate this further, which I will email to you directly. Good luck!
Marc
President, American Conservation Consortium, Ltd.
---- Kristen Bucher <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear List,
> Do any of you have advice about whether or not this radiator heater is
> safe to use in the administrative area of the museum? The area is
> approximately 30-40 feet from one art storage area. If this heater is
> unsafe, is there one that is safe to use? What would be some safety
> requirements to help guide us in finding one? Any suggestions would be
> great.
>
> Below of the description of the heater:
> The Soleus Oil Filled Radiator Heater (model NDY-15) is filled with an
> advanced conductible oil that never needs to be replenished. The oil
> filling this radiator heater is maintenance free - and it produces no
> fumes or flames. The Soleus radiator heater offers an adjustable
> thermostat with 3 different power settings (600 watt, 900 watt, and 1500
> watt) that maintain a constant temperature with automatic on and off
> cycles. The heavy duty caster wheels and compact design allow this
> radiator heater to be rolled and used almost anywhere, and the radiator
> heater warms almost instantly to rapidly radiate heat throughout the
> room.
>
> Specs of the heater:
> * Model: NDY-15
> * 3 power selections - 600 watt, 900 watt, or 1500 watt
> * Safety features- oil is safely heated internally plus the
> radiator heater features automatic overheat protection
> * Compact design includes cord storage and heavy duty caster
> wheels for easy maneuvering and storage
> * Warranty: One year limited
> * Soleus Oil Filled Radiator Heater
> * Adjustable thermostat maintains a constant temperature with
> automatic on and off cycles
> * Radiates heat rapidly to quickly warm the room
> * Weight: 26 pounds
> * Dimensions: 25 1/2"h x 7"w x 13 1/2"d
> Thanks.
> Kristen
>
>
>
> Kristen Bucher
> Registrar
> The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
> 829 Riverside Avenue
> Jacksonville, Fl 32204
>
> 904.899.6020 phone
> 904.353.4101 fax
>
>
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