Question about space heaters

[Jessicaw89]

Hi, I was wondering if this space heater would be safe to use for my two cockatiels in their room? I’ve looked all over the internet and read that the Delonghi brand is the safest to use around cockatiels. I just want to get opinions from this message board, if possible. This is the space heater I’d like to buy - Amazon.com: DeLonghi EW7707CM Safe Heat 1500W ComforTemp Portable Oil-Filled Radiator: Home & Kitchen

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

Jessica

 

[MommyBird]

It should be fine.
You should run it on high outside or in the garage for a few hours to be sure it won't have to "burn off" anything smelly.
Also, don't let the birds ever land on it, even when cold so they won't touch it when hot either. I have an older Delonghi model and never have to run it so high that it would be a danger to touch but I don't know how you will use it.

 

[Jessicaw89]

Ok great. Thank you!

 

[Sylvester]

That is a very safe heater. I have one just like it that I use for my U2.

 

[saroj12]

I run mine outside for three days and three nights nonstop when new because a lot of gases are outgassed.

 

[janicedyh]

I ran mine outside also

 

[Jessicaw89]

Thank you everyone for the help!

 

[melissasparrots]

I have one that I use to keep my Harris's hawks warm on the porch during the winter. I ran it on high outside for a while before I used it with the birds. Same brand. Never any problems. It does tend to start smelling a little hot if I put it on the high setting.

 

[Sylvester]

I run mine outside for three days and three nights nonstop when new because a lot of gases are outgassed.

Thank you for that tip.

 

[saroj12]

Thank you for that tip.

From the coating on the heater

 

[Sylvester]

From the coating on the heater

I have a question. Does it have to be run every winter, or is it just one time you have to run it outdoors?