Feel the HEAT! -- "Its HOT!"

Yeah, it stores the heat. More importantly, though, it converts the convection heat of the candle (which normally would rise to the ceiling) and converts it to radiant heat, which radiates in all directions, so you'd be able to feel more of the heat.

Heat is heat. Convection and radiation are modes of heat transfer. the heat from the candle is radiated out into the room, convection then occurs because of the temperature difference in the heated air and the cooler air in the room. The same process should occur with this fancy schmancy pot-candle, no?

Nope. Comparably little of the heat of an open flame will be radiant. Most of the heat will be carried up along with the exhaust gases.

This is partly why a wood stove is more efficient than a fireplace. It's not a perfect comparison, but the general principle is the same.

But I think I know what your objection is. Is the room going to be warmer with the flowerpot heat conversion? No. Total heat output will be the same.

What it will do is concentrate the heat and emit it in noticeable amounts to those adjacent to it.

I'm sort of confused about what exactly this product does. I mean, lets say the candle emits x joules of energy in the form of heat. That heat energy is absorbed by the environment regardless of whether or not there is a thermal storage device. Is this just to emit the heat more slowly?

I came across the Kandle Heeter while reading unrelated articles on the magnetic poles

This is really neat - perfect for when those winter storms knocks out power. Though it looks a bit hippie-ish, I bet it could be painted with BBQ or engine paint (heat resistant), or you could replace the outer terracotta pot with one that's embossed with grapes, or something more decorative.

I just started tinkering with building a candle heater myself and ran into this.  Have been reading about your device. Very cool!

how about using a hydrogen generator and make a a hydrogen flame to heat the steel thread bolt instead of a candle i will be trying this ill make my own

Wow! nice video. I have a kandle heeter and i am really impressed with the design. not only does it keep me warm but it looks nice in my home :) They're also really affordable so i will be buying some as christmas gifts this year!!! The Kandle Heeter.. IT'S HOT!!!

Thank you Mary. Always a joy to hear from a happy camper.

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