SEI Tennyson Electric Fireplace with Bookcases Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this online because it was the size I wanted in a fireplace with bookshelves. Once I received it, I had to put it together and noticed it was 100% Made in China. One of the boards split in the bookend when I tightened the cam lock fastener onto the cam bolt. So I had to use some wood glue and a c-clamp overnight to repair that. And a few more cam-locks just bent open after I tightened them - and I was not tightening them too hard. Luckily extra hardware pieces were included and I had to use all of them. Very cheap hardware! Secondly, once the firebox unit was installed, it looked very nice, but made a semi-quiet vibrating noise as the flames flickered. I like it SILENT when I sleep, and the noise irritated me. I opened the firebox to find that somehow the DC motor that rotates the reflector rod makes a vibrating noise against the thin metal it's attached to. I tried to oil the rod in a few spots but that didn't help. It's still noisy. Third, the boards were not all perfect fits. Some boards did not fit together at 90 degrees where they were supposed to. I was still able to forcefully assemble everything but one or two boards were slightly warped or just didn't fit perfect. Last, one of the back panels had water spots on it. --Obvious in the light, but not noticeable in a shadow. Some poor quality control there. Oh - also the heater fan and thermostat switch are kinda loud. The heater blower, well, sounds like a fan of course and when the thermostat clicks on and off, it sounds like a loud light switch clicking.
Now, the color of the wood was nice and the flames and glowing log looked nice. But the construction, wood, and hardware quality is not worth the HIGH PRICE in my opinion.


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For the person who loves to curl up with a good book by the fire, this classic mahogany fireplace accommodates perfectly. On each side there is a bookshelf to display your favorite classic books. The mantel itself is adorned with tall slender fluted columns on either side of the firebox, traditional crown molding, and a symmetrical medallion applique. Portability and ease of assembly are just two of the reasons why our fireplace mantels are perfect for your home. Requiring no electrician or contractor for installation allows instant remodeling without the usual mess or expense. In addition to your living room or bedroom, try moving this fireplace to your dining room for romantic dinners or compliment your media room with a ventless fireplace below your flat screen television. Use this great functional fireplace to make your home a more welcoming environment.

Overall Dimension: 70.25"W x 14"D x 42.25"H
Bookshelves Dimension: 13.25"W x 10.75"D x 39.5"H per each
Firebox Front Dimension: 23"W x 20"H
Finish: Classic Mahogany
Material: Poplar & MDF with Veneer
Tennyson Electric Fireplace with Bookcases Classic Mahogany Finish
Mantel supports up to 85lbs.
Remote control requires 2 AAA Batteries.
Realistic flickering flame effect with long life LED lights.
120V-60Hz, 1500W / 5000 BTUs, 12.5 Amp.
Easy to use adjustable thermostat.
Safety thermal overload protector.
Adjustable flame brightness control.
Plugs into standard wall outlet.
Tested to heat 1500 cubic feet in only 24 minutes (14'x14'x8').
Uses about the same energy as a coffee maker.
100% energy efficient with low operating costs.
Produces zero emissions or pollutants.
Eco friendly, consuming no wood or fossil fuels.

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Calphalon HE600CG Removable-Plate Nonstick Countertop Grill Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had many indoor grills, this one outshines all of them! It is a large grill, with space enough for four burgers, sandwiches, chicken thighs or breasts, etc. It heats up fast with minimal, if any smoke. I love the timer option and control of the temperature. It is super easy to clean and the removable plates fit nicely in the dishwasher. The drip tray is huge and located where it should be, in the back, so when you open up your grill while cooking, the grease goes in it and not on your counter or under the grill. This is a bonus safety measure which I describe in detail later on in this review.
The cooking quality is excellent. One of the reviewers complained about how poorly his chicken and steak turned out. I do not understand that, he must have cooked at the wrong temperatures (too hot), because we've had perfect results every time. It doesn't taste like steamed anything, but like grilled food. And yes, it makes a mean panini sandwich!
This grill is well made with quality parts. The only part that is questionable is the adjustable height knob, which is plastic, and I could see this breaking down the road, since we use this grill daily. I called customer service about it, and they said should it break, they would send out a new part, no problem. Good to know.
This grill looks so good on the counter, that I leave it there. It does not look tacky like the other models out there, where I found myself wanting to hide them right after use.
There was a huge fire hazard defect on a no-name cusinart model that I bought from Walmart for $50, which occurred well after the warranty ended. That grill ended up in the trash can. What happened with it is the grease leaked underneath whenever I opened it while cooking, melting the plastic that housed the wires, leaving the wires exposed. Thankfully I caught this before anything bad happened. So, when I looked for my next grill, I specifically looked for one that addressed this issue (the grease leaking underneath whenever you open the grill while cooking). The Calphalon addresses this issue with the drip tray in the back. Other grill makers need to follow suit!
The price tag seemed high to me, but it does come with a much better warranty than other models, it is made from higher quality parts, and it looks like something one would see in a professional kitchen. My husband is a chef, and is extremely happy with this grill as well. I'm not one known to buy high-end appliances, but in this case I did and can honestly say that I have no regrets. I highly recommend this grill!JULY 18th 2010: UPDATE
I just wanted to update and let everyone know that after daily use for well over a year, I can happily report my Calphalon indoor grill is still going strong!
Cleanup is still a breeze and the coating is still perfect. After you cook on it and the plates have cooled down, place the plates in the sink and spray a little water on them, let them soak for a few minutes. Then rinse. I have never had anything clean as easily as these plates!
I read that some people have problems with the front panel coming off or knobs breaking. I haven't had that happen. I'm wondering if there was a bad batch of these, and somehow I lucked out. I bought my grill from Amazon, if that helps. Everything still works like a charm and we put this grill through its paces!
Someone mentioned the top plate coming off while they were cooking. They must not have put it on correctly. If it doesn't snap in, it isn't on there right. Be careful with that.
My grill heats up in about 5 minutes. No problems there. I love the timer. 350 degrees seems to be a magic temperature for me. I cook almost everything at that setting. This is a wonderful grill. I'm very happy we splurged last year and bought it.

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Cook for a few or for a crowd with the extra-large capacity of this countertop grill. The unit features heavy-gauge cast-aluminum nonstick grill plates that can fit up to six burgers, six 4-ounce chicken breasts, or four Panini-style sandwiches at a time. And, since it cooks both sides simultaneously, food grills quickly and efficiently. To use, simply turn the control knob to select the desired heat setting from 200 degrees F for warming up to 450 degrees F for searing. After about five minutes of preheating, a "ready" light will illuminate. Place food on the lower grill plate, close the lid, and select "always on" for continuous grilling or set the 30-minute timer for a designated cooking time--a bell will sound at the end and the grill will stop heating. Other highlights include an Opti-Heat system for premium heating, adjustable height to accommodate everything from thick steaks to grilled-cheese sandwiches, an internal drip tray to catch excess fat, and easy-to-read controls. To protect the nonstick coating on the grill plates, use only non-metal, temperature-resistant utensils, such as wood or nylon. The removable drip tray and grill plates can go in the dishwasher or be washed by hand and the base wipes clean easily with a soft, damp cloth. For compact storing, simply empty and clean the drip tray, close the grill, move the height selector into the lock position, and tuck the grill away either laying flat or standing upright. Housed in stainless steel with a sleek contoured shape, the 1500-watt grill measures 12-8/9 by 15-2/3 by 6-3/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Meco 5030 Electric Grill and Combination Water Smoker Review

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(More customer reviews)First, let me say that my husband and I are smoker morons - we need a book titled 'Smokers for Dummies'. But, we have always wanted a smoker, and in researching the electric version of this little unit, I found lots of people were happy with it. I also noticed that it can be converted to charcoal (or vice versa for the charcoal unit) with a conversion kit available from the manufacturer. For the charcoal version, I was concerned about having to watch the coals for hours to assure proper heat, and being able to control the 220 degree temperature which is perfect for smoking. After using this little puppy for the first time, I am quite impressed with it. The thermostat allows for constant temperature control, and allows you to go about your life instead of baby sitting a smoker all day.
The large box arrived with lots of parts, but was assembled in about an hour - the instructions were very good. We immediately put a beef brisket into the unit, turned it on, and added mesquite chunks. The unit came with some hickory chumks to get you started, but we will use those later I presume. The neighborhood smelled like a BBQ pit, and everyone came to see what was going on. Talk about a make-shift party! The 4.5 pound brisket took around 4 hours to cook. Hindsite, I would have brined the brisket prior to smoking it to help it retain more moisture, but it was not that dry at the end. A little BBQ sauce on the cooked meat handled that problem.
The unit recommends using wood chunks, not chips. It tells you to put the chunks on top of the electric coils. Not only did I find this difficult to do (balance the wood on the electric coils) but I found that even after soaking the chunks for a hour or more, I had to replace them every hour or so (I used 2 each time). They tended to burn up, and I suspect that is why the brisket was a bit dry (that, and I bought the brisket at a super market near-by who sells 'select' meat, so there was little if any marbling in the meat).
But the taste and the flavor of the brisket was great. Lots of mesquite smoke flavor. We sliced it very thin (as I had said, the meat had little marbling, so tenderness was not the poor brisket's forte). Added some BBQ sauce, and served it up with potatoes, beans and corn bread. As good as any high priced BBQ pit in the area. I was thoroughly pleased.
My one neighbor was shocked that we would purchase an electric version of this unit. He has a charcoal one. He said 'You will miss all of the the flavor with electric! Why not just steam the meat?'. Well, he ate those words right after he ate some of the brisket. We actually got more flavor out of this unit than he gets from his charcoal one because it is difficult to add wood to his, and simple to add it to this one! I would challenge anyone who says you can not get flavor from an electric smoker if you use wood to flavor the meat.
On the positive side of this unit: Great flavor, simple to assemble (allow an hour and have a screw driver and a pliers ready), easy to use (no replacing charcoal), the water container is 5.5 quarts - enough for 5 hours of smoking, doors to add additional wood or water as needed, the bullet shape is attractive on the patio, it has a thermostat and a temperature gauge (although the settings are only low/medium/high and warm/ideal/hot respectively this seems to be adequate), easy to clean, you can add wood and water without removing the cover or meat - heat loss is minimal, .
On the negative side of this unit: There are some gaps where the lid sits on the top of the unit so some smoke is lost (on the plus side, this attracts curious neighbors!), the instructions are for the charcoal version - not the electric one - you are pretty much on your own, it tends to run a bit hot so once heated I would recommend turning the control to 'medium-high' to continue the cooking and maintain that 220 degree temperature, it burned up the wood chunks instead of allowing them to smolder - decreasing the temperature should help this some, cleaning the bottom bowl requires loosening the electric element to remove the pan - although cleaning this is not necessary each time you use it, some of the body parts were a bit bent when it arrived even though the box was fine - a pliers fixed this problem.
I would recommend this unit to even a novice smoker. We had great success with this unit and our first smoking episode, and plan to use it throughout the year for smoking beef, pork, fish and fowl. It also has instructions for smoking cheese and nuts if that is your liking.
When smoking, I recommending having a pair of tongs to add wood to the fire if you like a heavy smoke taste - makes it easier adding the wood through the available door.
Gee, I wonder what smoked beer would taste like?

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Satin Black Electric Water Smoker, Two 15.5 diameter Grids, built-in heat indicator with two access doors.

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Parmak DF-SP-LI Solar Pak 6 Low Impedance 6-Volt Battery-Operated 25-Mile-Range Electric Fence Charger Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used and gone through numerous solar fence chargers over the years, and none of them were of this quality. I've had this charger in place for over 28 days now, and due to its location, I can only get about 2-3 hours of sunlight per day. The charger is still reading good and I've seen it shock a cow or two recently. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. It's well made, and holds a charge longer than anything I've had before.

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Parmak Model DF-SP-LI- 6 volt - Solar/Battery Operated America's first solar-powered electric fencer ? New more powerful solar panel ? Exclusive built-in performance meter ? Will operate for 21 days in total darkness ? Weatherproof, outdoor model with on/off switch ? Low impedance ? Sealed rechargeable 6 volt battery ? Charges up to 25 miles of fence ? 100% American made ? UL Listed ? 100% solid state circuitry

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Dimplex DFI2309 Electric Fireplace Insert Review

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(More customer reviews)I was surprised how realistic the fire looked when I first turned this on.
This is a solution to a thorny problem I faced. I have a rental property with what is either a faux or unfinished fireplace: depneds on your viewpoint. I didn't want to remove it,and i sure didn't want someone lighting a fire in it!
I had available electricity and available gas, but unvented logs, though heat-efficient, can oxygen deficit a room if one is not careful. (And who wants to be careful when sleeping!)
So, I took a chance on this baby at net $175 after using my prime and offered Amazon discounts.
The two speed heater and blower is just about right for a small room.
This loses its fifth star because the designers placed the remote receiver on the wall plg instead of the unit. It belongs n the unit, so you can simply point the remote at your fireplace, and it works.
In my case, the wall outlet is not reachable by line of sight, and so the circumstances rendered the remote control - an otherwise nice feature - unusable, and turn thisinto a manually switched fireplace.

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With 1500 watts of heating power, this electric fireplace insert features patented flame technology for a realistic and beautiful flame effect. The unit installs easily into an existing masonry or steel fireplace opening, and there's no venting, no gas hookup, or hassle to deal with. After installing, simply adjust the trim to fit, plug the unit into a standard household outlet, and enjoy the fire. Its built-in fan-forced heater distributes heat evenly and quietly up to 400 square feet, providing economical operation of less than about two cents per hour. Options include full heat, half heat, and flame only for four-season enjoyment. The remote control conveniently turns the unit "on" or "off" from anywhere in the room, and a user manual comes included. The electric fireplace insert heater measures 10-4/5 by 23-1/5 by 19-4/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Fi-Shock SS-440 Solar-Powered Low Impedance Medium-Duty 10 Acre Electric Fence Energizer Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this charger and it was delivered as advertised. Placed it in the daylight for three days as directed and set it up on our corral fence. Unfortunately, from the very first time it was turned on the charger did not work correctly. A call to the company yielded two solutions. (1) Place it in the sun for three more days or (2) Send it in for repair. Instead, I chose option (3) Send it back to Amazon.com (which was done in fine fashion, thank you) and purchase a Zareba LIS3B which has worked and is still working perfectly. I would not recommend the Fi-Shock SS-440.

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The heart of any electric fence system is the energizer. You can rely on the quality and convenience of the Fi-Shock Solar-Powered Low-Impedance Electric Fence Energizer. Perfect for when you need a fence to remain "hot" constantly without a nearby power source, the battery provides enough power for 5 miles of fencing and holds a charge for up to two weeks, even in overcast conditions. The low impedance energizer maintains maximum energy levels, making sure that your fence stays charged even in weedy areas.
Easy-to-Install Fencing for Animal ContainmentThe Fi-Shock Fence Controller is ideal for use with all livestock, including cows, sheep, goats, horses, and pigs. A short, safe pulse of electricity elicits a psychological response, training animals to avoid the fence. This energizer makes an ideal power source for areas up to 10 acres with no more than 5 miles of fencing. It works with any type of fence wire, including polywire and polytape.
Low Impedance Technology Maintains Maximum Energy LevelsAll Fi-Shock solar fence controllers use low impedance technology to maintain maximum energy levels. This allows for less resistance in the charger, so more power can be pushed through the wire. What this means for you is that there's 1/3 less drain on the battery.
Low impedance energizers compensate for loss of energy caused by contact with vegetation, enabling them to power long fences in moderately weedy areas.
Solar-Charging Power Source Needs No ElectricitySave energy and money by charging your fence with solar power. This Fi-Shock Energizer is perfect for fences that are not near a power source and need to remain constantly "hot." The solar fence controller includes a 6-volt gel cell battery that is matched to the fence's circuitry and solar panel.
Once fully charged, batteries can maintain their power up to two weeks, even in cloudy or rainy weather, making them ideal for remote locations. Before installation, the sun should fully charge the battery for three days to ensure optimal battery life.
Durable DesignThe energizer features compartmental, damage-resistant construction designed to protect the solar panels, internal batteries, and internal electrical components from regular wear to the unit.
Fi-Shock solar energizers are covered by a manufacturer's limited one-year warranty.
What's in the BoxEnergizer and battery.

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Proctor Silex K2070 1-Quart Automatic Electric Kettle, White Review

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(More customer reviews)This Electric Kettle is quite simple without any frills. For the price, it does what it claims to do. It boils water quickly , the water level is easy to see and has the auto-shut off feature. I have used it reliably to boil water for tea, oatmeal etc. The water is quite hot, so use caution when pouring it out. The lid , can sometimes be hard to close & open.

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Maxi-Matic ESB-301F Elite Cuisine Single Cast Burner 1000-Watt Hot Plate, White Review

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(More customer reviews)This hotplate is compact, affordable and a good value, and offers great control over heat. I bought it for its solid, flat plate, which is much easier to clean and much more stable than exposed-coil heating elements, which tend to rattle around in their drip pan. I bought this not for cooking purposes, but for arts and crafts -- I use it in my studio for steam-setting dyed wool in a canning pot, and also for heating wax and encaustic paints. The "warm" setting and exceptional control over temperature is especially helpful for heating wax and encaustic, which have very low melting- and flash points. While an electric griddle might be a better option for precise temperature control, this hotplate is generally pretty well-made for its price and has a good, multipurpose heating element.

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Elite by Maxi-Matic's powerful self-cleaning cast iron hot plate is perfect for cooking at school, office, or home. The 1000-watt will heat up quickly and the cast iron heating element will ensure even cooking. Features include an adjustable temperature control, chrome-plated drip pan and cool-touch base.

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