Budget
Zibro RC 32 (wick)
3.2 kW wick heater, battery ignition (4×C), shut-off when bumped or tipped
≈ €180–230 Kerosene; ignition on 4×C batteries
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Mr. Heater Portable Buddy
≈ $100–130
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: SE, NOIndoor-rated propane heater with an oxygen-depletion sensor and tip-over shut-off. US only.
- Key specs
- Indoor-rated propane heater with oxygen-depletion sensor and tip-over shut-off.
- Power
- Propane
- Why we picked it
- The standard US indoor-safe emergency heater.
- Trade-offs
- US only; ventilate; CO alarm.
- Brand
- USA (Enerco / Mr. Heater)
- Where to buy
- Amazon US
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Other options for alternative heater (no mains power needed)
Premium
Toyotomi RSX-2300 (wick)
2.25 kW wick heater, maintenance-free spark ignition, triple shut-off, ~18 h per tank
≈ €250–350 Kerosene; spark ignition
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