Topic: Heat from computer vs electric furnace - page 2. (Read 3026 times)
Is that 'electric furnace' a heat pump type or coil type?
Not knowing the exact specifications of your electric heater it's difficult to give a clear answer.
The best answer is to to buy a Kill-a-watt or similar power measurement device and find out for yourself.
Your electric heater is going to be more efficient at converting electricity to heat than any computer you're running, but it won't also be generating bitcoins at the same time.
[edit] I re-read and see you said 'furnace', I thought you meant a wall-plug type electric heater, a furnace will be a little harder to measure.
The best answer is to to buy a Kill-a-watt or similar power measurement device and find out for yourself.
Your electric heater is going to be more efficient at converting electricity to heat than any computer you're running, but it won't also be generating bitcoins at the same time.
[edit] I re-read and see you said 'furnace', I thought you meant a wall-plug type electric heater, a furnace will be a little harder to measure.
Is the heat, per kilowatt, coming off my computer the same as an electric furnace? I have an electric furnace and I'm wondering if I can leave what ever electric appliances on that I want and my electric bill will be the same.
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