Waterproof electric heater?

[DIYinATX]

Just kidding, I'm sure there's no such thing. At least not on a DIY'ers salary.
I've got an enclosed shower (sized for three people) I use as my daily shower.
During the winter, it gets pretty cool in there.

My body is weird - I can handle hotter than average temps but am not good with low temps.
A sharp, cool draft puckers my butt more than it would for most people.

I was hoping someone might have some ideas on how to pump warm air into the shower?
I've got a dedicated 20A circuit I can use.

If it doubles to heat the rest of my bathroom, that's a bonus.
Parts-only budget is probably... $300?

Thanks!

 

[John Gayewski]

Can you put a heat lamp in there? They are pretty nice. A radiant heat will be better than hot air.

 

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[LLigetfa]

A toe kick heater under the vanity could heat the entire bathroom and might be easy to install. A combination exhaust fan/heater is another option.

 

[DIYinATX]

Thanks, folks. The board didn't notify me of new posts for some reason.

I like the ideas for the bathroom but they won't help much inside the enclosed shower.

 

[DIYinATX]

A combination exhaust fan/heater is another option.

My existing medium-sized combo exhaust/heater from Panasonic takes a while to heat things up.

Especially since it's exhausting all the heat it's putting out. I laugh at that.

 

[John Gayewski]

Why can't you put a light inside of the shower enclosure?

 

[DIYinATX]

Why can't you put a light inside of the shower enclosure?

It would get wet. It's a three person shower but water still splashes everywhere.
I don't want to electrocute myself.

 

[John Gayewski]

There are plenty of shower light fixtures.

 

[DIYinATX]

hmmmm

 

[Fitter30]

Heated towel rack

 

[GReynolds929]

It would get wet. It's a three person shower but water still splashes everywhere.
I don't want to electrocute myself.

3 person shower

 

[DIYinATX]

The Dr Heater manufacturer recommended this.
What do you guys think?

It would never have a shower head aimed at it, but it might get some random splashes here and there.
The power outlet is external to the shower enclosure and 100% dry, so that part is fine.

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-239, 10,260 BTU Infrared Heater, Indoor and Out

** NEWEST ARRIVAL ** INSTANT HEAT - 10,260 BTU / 3000 watts carbon infrared heating element. Operating voltage from 220V - 240V. Power plug included. EAST INSTALLATION WITH REMOTE - Easy ceiling mount and wall-mounted with provided mounting hardware. Remote control for easy operation...

drheaterusa.com

 

[Fitter30]

The Dr Heater manufacturer recommended this.
What do you guys think?

It would never have a shower head aimed at it, but it might get some random splashes here and there.
The power outlet is external to the shower enclosure and 100% dry, so that part is fine.

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-239, 10,260 BTU Infrared Heater, Indoor and Out

** NEWEST ARRIVAL ** INSTANT HEAT - 10,260 BTU / 3000 watts carbon infrared heating element. Operating voltage from 220V - 240V. Power plug included. EAST INSTALLATION WITH REMOTE - Easy ceiling mount and wall-mounted with provided mounting hardware. Remote control for easy operation...

drheaterusa.com

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[John Gayewski]

That's a big light bulb, lol. I would just get the light.

 

[Fitter30]

Here's a heater that can use in a washdown room.

SWU

This watertight and efficient heater has been designed to deliver heat while withstanding humid and corrosive environments.

www.stelpro.com