Heat for £0.01 Per Day! - New Personal Heating Tech Will Save You Thousands

[@joshuadelisle]

I hope this video was helpful to keep you warm this winter. I look forward to hearing your feedback and suggestions. Don't forget to join the competition: ***WIN*** for Free enter the raffle competition here: raffall.com/joshuadelisle There are linkls to everything else in the description. All the very best Cheers J

[@plaguezero]

a suggestion along similar lines to personal heat is to use vivarium heat pads and place your bare feet on to them which will warm up your feet and your blood which then circulates and warms up your entire body and these can be USB powered and plugged into battery banks

[@plaguezero]

I see now you did cover something similar, I should have waited I forgot how thorough you are

[@joshuadelisle]

@@plaguezero thank you. Yes that worked out well for me at the end of the video. Cheers J

[@plaguezero]

@@joshuadelisle I got to the end and this video is as high quality as the ones I saw that made me want to sub and you're a brother in Christ to boot and I like the direction of your thinking with wanting to experiment with water heating... you could probably make use of computer water cooling pipes although I'd check first whether they're rated for heated water to the temperatures you're likely to encounter, typically as you probably know they carry the heat away from the components in a PC and those can get rather toasty. I look forward to seeing the next video

[@simonbroberg969]

been using them for two years now, great when on the motorbikes (or using my mobility buggy) Looks you found some nice ones. I recharge my battery packs on my solar when I can, but only a small set up, so do have to use mains a lot too. Problems I found out were the buttons stop working after a small while, a lot of them just pull off from the wires which is a pain, but with the prices as they are, they are easily replaced.

[@kevinmcgrath2077]

Cheers Josh, I suffer badly from arthritis of the knees and have to live with constant pain. Hot pads from the microwave give temporary relief until they go cold. I saw this video, bought some pads and a battery, sewed them into 2 knee bandages and now sat here watching your channel with warm knees and no pain. Thanks so much for the idea!

[@joshuadelisle]

Well done. All the very best. Cheers J

[@muhdiversity7409]

Sorry to hear this. I feel you pain. As it happens I'll be having a total knee replacement next month 😬

[@YUDNSAY]

Try rubbing bicarb mixed with Castor oil on the affected joints, I find it helps, and no drugs.

[@ms-jl6dl]

​@@YUDNSAY No need for a bicarbonate, castor oil alone will do it.

[@smashhead9728]

You sound like a handy person, cool

[@strongandco]

"My sock stopped working" is not a phrase I thought I'd ever hear anyone say. 22:24

[@joshuadelisle]

Lol. Cheers J

[@nachmanlaufman5752]

Mine too! My Eeectric insoles seem much more resilient

[@alexandergreenfield91]

And as true as all you've said is, isn't it extremely sad that as British people we're now planning on wearing heated clothes and using a dehumidifier just so we can afford to not be cold in our own homes and not then have mould and damp....while the energy suppliers make record profits and we're being charged more per unit than anyone else in the world.... What's happened to our once great country?

[@joshuadelisle]

Yes I thought I would hold back on a political rant for now. Maybe in my follow up video I'll share my 2 pence on the subject. Cheers J

[@Xanderbelle]

Ffs. What ever happened to personal responsibility. These little heat pads are great, but oh no, there's always some whinging halfwit... it has to be big energy or the govt or policemen are too young or working 25 hours a day when I was a lad

[@Baxtexx]

Same in sweden..

[@updlate4756]

Well we know what happened to our planet... human beings overconsumed resources and energy, generating massive amounts of greenhouse gases, which could potentially wipe out billions of human beings, animal and plant life... if not worse. Cheap energy and resources and high wealth economies are the worst things that could have ever happened to our planet. The British have been some of the highest emitters / polluters on the planet since the late 1800s. North Americans are even worse. IMO, people looking for ways to save energy, while not giving our money away to greedy energy companies, isn't sad, it's something to be proud of and hopeful about. Saving money is just icing on the top. What is sad is how many people simply don't care enough to do anything to lower their footprint. In the past two years, I've had multiple friends decide to become frequent flyers. Not because they need to fly for work. In two egregious examples... two of my friends each have a favorite band. One started to fly around the US multiple times in a single year to visit her favorite band, dragging her husband along with her. The second friend some how got it in her mind that this was a great idea, so she started to do the same for her favorite band as well. Likely thousands of pounds of CO2 just to cavalarly fly around to see bands they've already seen multiple times this year, and who even visited our region in the past year. But it's not their fault... it's the energy company's fault. It's the airline's fault. It's everyone's fault but the wealthy individual humans who are consuming and polluting far more than the world can handle. And their footprint isn't a mystery. Environmental conditions and impact are all over the internet for everyone to see. I myself share all the things I do to conserve energy with my friends, and rather than take such ideas to heart, they're usually laughed at, scoffed at, or called crazy. One such simple thing... I stopped flying for vacation. Another thing, I ride my bike instead of driving every chance I get. I conserve water .I turn the HVAC down and wear warmer clothes. These actions are considered crazy. I do love all the westerners who have far more than the majority of the people in the world complaining when energy prices go up. If they have to spend so much on energy, then however will they afford their annual trip to another continent for vacation! This isn't a corporate problem... it's a greedy human problem.

[@robertking9824]

Your just plane & simply brilliant 🤩 Perhaps you and your rooster should shoot over to the Brecon Beacons & try it out. I’m in West Sussex & it’s much too mild down here, even the postmen walk around year long in shorts! I have followed you for a while now, I do so enjoy your content & products you have put to the test. Thank you. Robert 🇬🇧

[@InimitaPaul]

As a motorbike courier I have the cheap vest, heated insoles, heated gloves and mini heated pads I can put anywhere (all from Temu). I find the neck heating on the vest amazing, I don’t notice the body heating but it has a reflective layer on the inside and that I do notice for containing body heat. The heated insoles don’t keep the toes warm enough so I’ve resorted to the toe warmer version of the hand warmers that are chemically activated by air and they’re just amazing, even the cheapo ones I bought; you just have to give them 5 minutes out of the boots to activate properly. The cheap heated gloves are great under 40mph with handlebars muffs around 0 degrees but over that speed or lower than 0 I put the pads in the gloves too. I use a 27600mah power bank with modified cables and connectors going to everything and on full the gloves and vest alone blast through all those mah in around 8 hours. I’ve taken to relying on just the neck and glove heating most of the time with toe warmers, ah the toe warmers!

[@joshuadelisle]

Well done. That's awesome. Cheers J

[@TheOriginalEviltech]

I just installed heated handlebars on my enduro bike. What a difference it makes! In ambient temps of about 4-6 C even when wet and covered in mud those two heaters which total about 120W on max are enough to keep me warm enough to be comfortable going about 60-80 km/h! The gloves i use have a really thin inside and well insulated and windproof outside.

[@campandcook3118]

​@@joshuadelisle the navy did some great studies on heating systems for core, head and gloves. If you core and head are warm enough, the body does not restrict blood circulation to the arms and legs to slow heatloss. A warmer core keeps your fingers warm. I use the silicone encapsulated heating pads for diving. The 100m rated battery tank outside the dry suit provides 6,9 or 12V and keeps me warm in winter, especially during decompression the end of the dive (better blood flow in tissue improves getting rid of nitrogen)

[@HA05GER]

Why don't you charge the power bank from the motorcycle. I wouldn't run directly from the bike as you have no warmth when away from it but if you charge the bank from the bike atleast you will keep warm when on foot.

[@anachronisticon]

As an exceptionally skint person, I must say dehumidifiers, heat pads, hot water bottles and electric blankets are the only thing keeping me solvent.

[@IronMountainx]

Carpenter here working in unheated workshop all day. Been using these for years, the cheaper under garment ones are best as you can wear usual top layers over it. For feet the heated insoles are better than socks and can be purchased with battery packs (From amazon) that last about 10hrs on medium which just about lasts a working day for me. Have been using the current set for 5 years and still working perfectly.

[@joshuadelisle]

@@IronMountainx well done. Cheers J

[@lightningslim]

Being an old geezer on a fixed income, I can no longer afford to run my single gas heater (in the kitchen) all day to heat the whole (open plan) small house. It is, however, relatively well-insulated (1982 build), so I have created curtains as room dividers and do not use the gas fire in the kitchen at all. Instead, I have purchased two small PTC heaters, one in my lounge (where I spend the bulk of the day) and one in my bedroom (where I spend the bulk of the night!). I have found that at current external temps, I can run the lounge heater for an hour or so, and the lounge will stay at 17/18°C for the whole day. Similarly, just before bedtime, I run the bedroom heater if required. I bought a very cheap USB waistcoat from Temu (more out of curiosity than expectation) and was surprised at how useful it is. It is essentially the same as your cheap version, with the comfortable lining. Of course, I wear it under a thick jumper, but I also find that it doesn't need to be active for long to warm me up, yet it maintains a comfortable core temperature without consuming much power - my battery pack lasts several days! Love your content and I approve of your philosophy!😀

[@markirish7599]

Get a diesel parking heater they are fantastic and cheap to run. Loads of videos on KZbin. Hope this helps. Best wishes from Ireland

[@bobmalooga7249]

750,000 UK pensioners need to see this guy's work.

[@joshuadelisle]

I hope it helps someone. cheers J

[@andyuk2229]

You're covered on that. Thank you.

[@alexandergreenfield91]

@bobmalooga7249 yeah isn't sad they have to though. While all the energy companies make record profits. Something's very wrong.

[@Autschbruv]

I think a rug or cheap floor heating that's powered through electricity might also be an option if the bottom is properly insulated (or DIY products for heated car seats for their seats at home)

[@joshuadelisle]

@Autschbruv the only issue is electricity is £0.25/kWh which is the most expensive form of energy. I recently reviewed a diesel water heater that runs on heating oil that is £0.05/kWh and used it to do mock underfloor heating.

[@carolharper268]

As a wheelchair user both the jacket and socks look fantastic as both my circulation and temperature control are broken. Thank you for the information.

[@hectorsewell1823]

Great stuff thank you. Serious warning though. I bought one for my 92 year old active father. Thankfully he read ALL the instructions..(unlike most of us) and spotted, right at bottom, the instruction not to use with pacemakers. He’d only just had one fitted . He was casually wearing the jacket at the time waiting for effects. He just calmly took it off 😂…

[@robertschumacher472]

I understand it's not popular, but I like the idea of somebody doing a good job being rewarded for it and I am a subscriber because of the good work that you do. Makes me feel good there's still people to carry on it can be competent and do a great job presenting a product or some item. Thank you for a great video

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you for your support. I hope to bring to light products and ideas that are most valuable to you and cost effective. I get a kick back no extra cost to anyone if they use my links. cheers J

[@mharrison557]

Brilliant..just the video i was looking for ! As a nightshift security officer spending around 65% of my shift outside these will be a godsend ...being 58 years old with copd and emphysema the cold really affects me..not just the actual cold affecting me as everyone else but also affects my breathing ( the lower my body temperature then the harder my lungs have to work ) these things will be great ! Definitely going to look into getting one.. new subscriber ! Thanks 👍

[@unhippy1]

I work in below freezing conditions all winter.....if you can keep your hands, feet and head warm the rest of you stays warm.....electric socks need the elements to go around the toes to be effective i found

[@priestesslucy]

Those are the part most susceptible to frostbite, makes sense.

[@joshuadelisle]

That's good information. Cheers J

[@rogerandroid2186]

Amazon are currently selling: Heated Insoles, Electric Feet Warmers. I don't know if these would be any good or priced right ...

[@AndreaDingbatt]

My Knees are the only bits that seem to suffer badly from the cold!! My feet sometimes, but mostly my knees!! Thank you J for making and sharing this!!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you for watching. Cheers J

[@bbasmdc]

I love your videos mate. I seem to remember the Americans (it might have been the US military or maybe NASA) did some tests where they put test subjects in cold water baths to see how long they could tolerate low temperatures. They then provided the subjects with heated copper tubes they could hold in their hands. That was the only heating source but they found that subjects could tolerate low temperatures much longer. It was based on the assumption that your hands (and hot the top of your head) are the biggest heat absorbers or radiators in the body. It worked the other way too - cold pipes for subjects in hot water baths.

[@joshuadelisle]

That's very interesting. I'll look into that. Cheers J

[@dfgdfg_]

Seconded. Heating the hands is really efficient. Toes and feet probably decent too

[@SATX_09]

Wish I was on his way back home he hurt his whole song on radio so one of the hair with shocked to hear it when you went shopping all iPhone don't messiping still miss another and sharp people❤😊

[@ionwerks]

I bought 3 pairs of the heated inner soles to insert in clothes, £12.50 shipped. Not heating the house and not seeing any damp, probably because any moisture remains evenly distributed rather than condensing on cold spots. Generally resistive heating is an expensive option but when it's this well targeted it's cheap as chips.

[@joshuadelisle]

Exactly. Cheers J

[@jimosullivan1389]

hi, can you give me temu links to any thin heatee gloves from 5 v batteries attached to the gloves for short duration usage. thanks

[@nonoyorbusness]

You need thermistor temperature feedback, and a pulse width control to regulate the temperature.

[@joshuadelisle]

Definitely. Cheers J

[@ollypolly18]

Your videos are brilliant My wife thinks im nuts after trying your experiments Keeps the old gray matter flowing Thanks for putting your interesting info out there

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. It's not crazy if it works lol. Cheers J

[@themultiverse5447]

Time for a wife upgrade

[@kistuszek]

Probably better if the gray matter does not flow. ;)

[@ollypolly18]

You haven’t met my wife. Got to be alert 24/7😂

[@alexandergreenfield91]

@@ollypolly18 when you save hundreds spend some on a great meal out for the pair of you. I imagine she'll think they're less nuts next time.

[@BurtKwouk77]

I used to use one of the cheap ones as a second layer when I had my workshop. T-shirt, the heated body warmer, a jumper and good to go. When really cold I used to add a thick body warmer

[@joshuadelisle]

@@BurtKwouk77 nice. Cheers J

[@jamessmith1652]

Like electric blankets and disposable heat pads, they seem lacklustre at first but when adding extra insulation can feel quite hot after some minutes. This kind of localised heating should be encouraged, so efficient and makes sense.

[@Baiswith]

I have one of those rice-based hotwater bottle alternatives that I stick in the microwave for 1.5 minutes and shove between the mattress and sheets while I'm getting ready for bed - takes the chill off and helps my poor circulation get a head-start on warming the space through the night, and doesn't pose any electrical risks while I'm asleep.

[@peterjackhandy]

Just today I wore my new cheapo (£20, amazon) 'Wrei' heated vest for the first time : As a photographer, I specialise in surfing & wildlife & it can get damn chilly when sat on a Cornish beach in winter, waiting for some action; not to mention a wind-blasted headland trying for some storm shot; which is not relevant to today, so we won't mention it. I wore mine over a base layer & snug hoody, with a medium fleece over the top & was toasty: In proper gharstly conditions I have the option of a thin puffer & my trusty Zone-3 parka, plus (Cornish weather) full goretex shell.l I didn't notice discrete hotspots, just a comfy glow all over my torso on the low setting: My 20,000mah power bank showed ~ 80% remaining after 2.5 hours. I also carry a pair of usb hand-warmers (5,000mah each) in my jacket pockets but didn't need them today. Apropos of nothingness, I'm 75 years old, which probably explains why I get cold when not moving about.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

Thank you for the very detailed comment! I love info like this. Here in Canada I love Winter beauty so I wish I get to see a frozen ice covered Ocean one day, that sounds beautiful

[@DerekWoolverton]

Something in between: turn the heat down at night, and an electric mattress pad. Keeps the whole bed nice and toasty. Uses a few more watts, but you're not wired into anything.

[@joshuadelisle]

I actually tested a heated blanket with a solar power bank in another video coming up soon. I've had IT problems so it's been delayed for now. Cheers J

[@moritzkorsch9029]

I just sleep in a cold room/bed. The bed will warm up after a minute from body heat, if you have the right blanket. I feel like I fall asleep faster, too.

[@brianwinter8894]

I purchased one of these jackets for my wife last March (2024) at just over £9.00, battery separate. She is delighted with it. I also purchased heated insoles for her shoes, equally happy with those, all from a well known online purchase forum with a bay in the name.

[@dennislaw2135]

I can see I have wasted my life pursuing useless crap. People like you are amazing how you come up with solutions to every day problems. The Internet has taught me how to do so many things thanks to people like you. 👍 New subscriber.

[@joshuadelisle]

You're very kind. Thank you. Cheers J

[@aaron_11111]

The main reason the elderly like it warmer is that they have lower metabolism and just output less heat energy. They often also have less fat too (as natural insulation). So they genuinely need a slightly warmer environment to feel conformable. I enjoy watching the way you follow your curiosity and test theories (reporting both success and failure).

[@joshuadelisle]

@@aaron_11111 thank you so much. That's a very good point. Cheers J

[@thathurt]

And some have thinner or less sticky blood if on blood meds. That makes me feel colder too.

[@harmonic5107]

I like the idea at the end for a liquid heat exchanger. That would let you use a reversible heat pump, which would be even more efficient. Also greatly appreciate your testing there. Most channels would have left it at a bought item or just theoretical. But seeing it in use is great. Cheers!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Lots to come. Cheers J

[@nrobsoekim]

I'd highly recommend "Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Refrigerated Cooling Suit"

[@Cryptonomous]

Central heating but for the body!

[@truthchannel200tv]

De-humidifier we have, saved a fortune on gas over the couple of years since buying it and turning down the thermostat as it's comfortable at lower temperatures due to dryer air. 🤗

[@melissasmess2773]

I have had my Ororo for two years, it's awesomeness, lasts about five hours. The newer version has a smaller and lighter battery but old version uses 18650 cells and is probably easier to rebuild if you like projects.

[@joshuadelisle]

Nice 👍. Cheers J

[@voodoomotion5855]

If you're sat cold at home sandwich a hot water bottle between 2 pillows in a pillow case, then put your feet in. The pillows offer insulation so it stay hot for a long time, a bit too hot to begin with.

[@WaffleStaffel]

You can get liquid cooled racing jackets from the same place you got the heated vests, and there's no saying you can't run warm water through them instead. I'm in the process of making a water cooled jacket powered by the guts from a compressor refrigerated cooler. I'm going to remove the compressor chassis from the cooler and run the refrigerant through a brazed plate heat exchanger. I'll be using it in the winter too, because when I go into the grocery store with the big puffy winter jacket, I start sweating through my shirt.

[@robbja]

BTW! CHEERS MATE! I Really love that you chose to do this! Since I started riding a motorcycle, And after having done my mandatory conscription military service, having experienced sleeping outside In SWEDISH FREEZING COLD winter! I first heard of and considered battery heated socks etc some 40 years ago! HOWEVER I never: "Got my thumb out"… TO actually GET some of the battery heated socks or layers! BUT now it is back in my consciousness! AS I am 59 years now - I LOATHE being cold and freezing in the DAMP Southern Swedish Winter! What I have done instead is: I have found and become totally impressed with and kind of: "crazy about": MERINO WOOL !, Angora/Cashmere WOOL! AND multiple breathable layers! BUT at many occasions a set of battery heated: underwear and socks - would be glorious!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Yes Merino wool is excellent 👌. Cold feet are my Achilles heel... And cold hands. They're also where most of the blood flows so you get a lot of heat gain and loss though those parts. Cheers J

[@mutantthegreat7963]

Also worth noting that in the winter, when the sun is out during the middle of the day, it's good to air the entire house, even if the air is colder because the relative humidity is very low, sometimes around 40% meaning that when it invariably warms up again after the windows are closed, you benefit from a warmer feeling. They say that every 4% decrease in humidty feels like a 1 degree C increase in temperature.

[@AndyDruen]

I appreciate the Public Service Announcement for the elderly.

[@Mopantsu]

I suffer from anxiety issues which affects my immunie system and I get really cold sometimes even though my temperature is normal. I have one of these vests and while it does help the best solution is physical activity. I was really cold today due to lack of activity and poor circulation. I went out in the cold down the road to buy some soup and now I am back my body is not as cold even though I went out into a colder environment. Soups up!

[@polychromide]

After buying cheap heated Gillettes for myself and my wife I then bought usb heat pads and started making my own. I now have a heated coat. I charge power banks via my 12v solar array. I’m disabled and have a usb adapter for my mobility scooter so I can plug in to my scooter battery as well. For my wife I put a heat pad in to a large cardigan. Our bathroom gets extremely cold so I have a phone charger outside the bathroom door with a usb extension cable to run it off the mains while I brush my teeth etc.

[@rebeccataylor6577]

Where did you get that lovely very cosy looking zipper jumper? And is it pure wool? Sorry, and thankyou for these inspirations i need those socks!!!

[@joshuadelisle]

I've put a link in the description. Cheers J

[@paulwood4142]

I've discovered the hot water bottle this winter. Amazing. Haven't had the heating on at all.

[@sunshaker01]

During the shutdown I was eating in my car at work because I didn't trust the lunch room, being in Canada and winter (-20C is fairly common) and not having great heat in the car I bought a heated hoodie. (The battery that came with it only lasts about 3 hours but if you only use it during break time you get about a week out of it.) Best thing ever! I bought a second one for when not at work (I don't want to smell like factory at home or out and about). I prefer the ones that use the 5V USB over the 7.5V 4mm plug just because spare battery packs are easier/cheaper to get, yes they don't get as hot, but a spare battery (and more energy storage) is well worth the trade off (especially if you have an outer layer on).

[@joshuadelisle]

Nice. Yes a large pocket battery 40000mah can make it last all day. Coupled with a solar panel then it's free to heat all night. Cheers J

[@sunshaker01]

@@joshuadelisle One thing I forgot to mention I also bought a Battery powered handwarmer at the same time (basically a standard power pack with a heater built into the case in a pleasant shape) and that is even better than having heated pockets (because you can stick it in any pocket of any jacket or holding it like a hot cup of tea). I've even seen someone use one to keep drone batteries warm on a snowmobile trip (several hours on a -10C day out in the wilderness, the cold would have drained the batteries for the drone before they would have been used).

[@billynomates920]

@@sunshaker01 why don't you 'trust' the lunch room? 😃

[@LaurenceVonThomas]

Problem with the silicone tubes might be kinks which will stop the flow. There's reinforced ones, but for lots of movement it could still get tricky. Would love to see the experiment tho!

[@euroreborn2951]

Love your vids josh! ive been homeless since feb with my rescue dog, we live in a van that was part converted (some kingspan boards on the inner roof and the floor, half carpeted the walls [ran out of funds]) i find your ingenuity awesome. Heat for me this time of year (also a uk chappie) is essential. biggest fight for me is condensation, especially on the bare metal... ive had ice build up inside some early mornings its been that cold lol i use a petrol generator only a 1kw one that generates my power for charging my phone and a small laptop to stop me dying of boredom. I tried using the old tea candle and some terracota pots heater trick... its like trying to build a perpetual motion machine.. wasnt worth the time or cost of the pots, so i settled for a gas bottle heater, the old granny ones you used to see with the 3 ceramic plates. gas bottles are a rip off lol. Anyway i love watching the way you build and design stuff, love the diy, your underfloor heating one was great. Keep up the great channel. all the best and drink stronger tea :)

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. I will definitely look into compact cost effective methods of dehumidification. We have single glazed windows and with all 6 of us we produce a lot of moisture. Sweat, breathing, cooking, showers etc all add up. I've fixed the issue with ventilation, I have a very low watt fan pulling filtered air from the attic and pushing it Into the house which circulates and exits out of floor vents. A lot of heat is lost in the attic as it rises so it acts as a simple heat recovery system at the same time as pushing the heavy cold air out the floor vents. My windows act as dehumidifiers because the water condensates onto them, I bought a window vac which I use to gather up the water droplets in the morning and late evening before it drips, it's surprisingly very effective and once collected takes a long while before the humidity rises. I would recommend monitoring the humidity inside and outside and test a few methods. If outside is lower in humidity then a circulation fan might be ideal. All the very best. Cheers J

[@euroreborn2951]

@@joshuadelisle would love to see something on this topic! :)

[@andljoy]

Where do i get myself one of them fancy jackets you have ontop of it ? That thing is so dapper.

[@joshuadelisle]

It's called pacamama. They're hand knitted and lined with fleece. Very good quality. I was given mine by my mother in-law who bought it second hand. I bought the hat to match. Cheers J

[@Gifftube2020]

I haven't seen the silicone pads before they look quite handy, you can also get usb heated sleeping bags and 12v blankets quite cheap. Regarding trying other methods pumping hot water is an interesting idea, also using something like a sand battery maybe. In Germany they have sleeping pods for the homeless called ulmer nests, they are insulated pods with solar panels and led lights inside. At the cheaper end there is another one called the Iglou its an emergency shelter made from foam. Combining a cheap shelter with solar usb heating or similar would probably save many homeless people in winter. It would also make winter camping enjoyable, better than freezing your nuts off lol. Good video, interested to see what it evolves into 👍

[@joshuadelisle]

Wow that's good to hear. Localised heating is definitely the most cost effective for sure. Cheers J

[@Duty_to_Warn]

Younger and older people have problems with body temperature adjustment 👍

[@James-zu1ij]

I use a desiccant dehumidifier as a heater. It gets my room up to 16C and humidity right down, all for 350W. I also wear fake sheepskin trousers and top, and a heated jacket when it gets exceptionally cold. My bills are mostly standing charges.

[@joshuadelisle]

Nice 👍. Cheers J

[@liambroder4543]

UTILITA- NO STANDING CHARGES - PAY MORE FOR FIRST 2 UNITS 👍

[@christianpatton142]

Iv'e had a Makita heated jacket for years....Nearly a decade methinks. It still seems to work ok. They are really good that first hour in the work day, Just while your own body heat kicks in. Ive also got a small heated blanket for the camper van. 1metre x 1metre. That thing is the best. Game changer for camping.

[@pedro_claro]

If you sweat and need a base layer solution, I honestly think mesh is the future. I don’t have money for brynje so I got synthetic ones made for cycling. Life changing, honestly.

[@rogerandroid2186]

I recently bought a pair of (stick: 3" x 1" x 1" ) electric hand warmers. I have a couple of (airsoft? `grenade`) pouches with belt loops. They fit on my belt at the rear, over a polo shirt but under a fleece gillet and a thick fleece. Warm air drifts up my back during the day. A further set of handwarmers would fit into the front pockets of the gillet. My hand warmers last over 12 hours on the low setting. On chilly nights, hand warmers go inside: a) a loosely knotted sock or b) small neoprene pouch or c) tiny tent-peg bag that sits fairly securely under the quilt at the edge of the bed. They operate like a low power hot water bottle that can be switched on or off when required.

[@joshuadelisle]

That's awesome. I have a Zippo hand warmer that runs on lighter fluid. It sounds dangerous but it's actually really good and very cheap to refill. Cheers J

[@daniellapain1576]

Next up saving on the lighting bill with my night vision goggles. 😅.

[@Jonnypbx]

What a sad state of affairs when I'm actually considering this because energy costs are so high.

[@absurdbird3556]

I would not feel safe in a cheap, no brand, electrically heated vest which goes up to 65C/149F (or "suicide mode") and is advertised with images of it being on fire..

[@Spiderdbt]

About the silicone Tube clothes idea. Adam Savage did something similar mostly for cooling too use with cosplays. its quite a fun video and could be neat too have a look at if you are gonna try and make one yourself. First time i comment, and absolutely love the videos. Keep up the good work

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

If you use a wool sweater it will keep so much more heat in... beat in mind it is the fluffyness and knit airpockets ect.. that let heat be trapped in something like wool, it is that natural air barrier that traps the warm air in. Likewise if you put a non breathing barrier like a wet/wind breaker overtop it will trap heat in because the air cannot circulate away from your body. So having the vest as a layer in an overall insulating setup can keep a lot of that produced electric heat trapped inside.

[@Enjoymentboy]

I'm a gadget guy but the last time I checked a blanket or a sweater works in all weather, day or night, never needs to be charged and if it gets wet it isn't destroyed (or at least requiring repair). The best part is that people throw these things out all the time so you can literally get them VERY cheaply, or even for free in some cases. If my grandmother had lived long enough to see me wearing a battery powered vest to keep warm she would smack my upside the head until I didn't notice I was cold. I still love your reviews and process though so PLEASE do not take this as a criticism of you or your videos. I'm just truly let down by humanity and how delicate we have become. lol

[@joshuadelisle]

You're totally right. A lot of people complain about their heating bills but don't think to put on a jumper... The best thing is if you do feel the cold between getting changed or being in sub zero temperatures then a few minutes with a heated vest makes a massive difference. The key point is what to do with the house if the heating is turned off so you don't get frozen pipes or mould from high humidity. Cheers J

[@gabrielsansar6187]

bad circulation in humans is a thing... inability to be mobile through various conditions is a thing...... peoples metabolisms differing is a thing........extreme weather changes in quick succession denying people the ability to adapt well is a thing..... these toasty jackets cost little to purchase and run.... so the next time you take a bath.. maybe take your own advise and not run hot water... simply jump in and flap about for an hour.. u know.. so granny doesnt clip you up the side of the head for being a snowflake .... peace

[@moab_in]

I camp overnight in winter often in minus double figure temps, stay in snowholes, no fires or other external heating. It's perfectly possible to be warm even in extreme conditions just from good insulation and layering; the human body at rest puts out 100w, no battery required. I agree that it's unfortunate the vast majority of people nowadays do not really understand insulation and proper thermal discipline with regards to clothing, which is a shame as they could all be saving thousands on bills by not having their thermostats cranked up so high.

[@chris993361]

I would definitely be interested in seeing a solution with flowing coolant through it. Something that interests me is something like a powered exoskeleton or power armor and I've always thought if I did that it would need a liquid heating and cooling solution like that. So it would be neat to see it work in any context.

[@joshuadelisle]

That's the end goal. Cheers J

[@motor2of7]

My wife and I just each got a Milwaukee heated vest. They work great and I already have a bunch of M12 tools and batteries.

[@christinekane6059]

You certainly like to be our very own UK 🇬🇧 guinea pig 😂. I take my hat off to you Mr for all the demonstrations, and calculations, you've experienced and disclosed. Personally speaking, I would rather use the cheaper version heat vest jacket: as a female, I tend to be hot & cold throughout the day 😮. However, come early evening, that's when I feel the colder UK temperatures (I admire those living in far colder climates ❤). Brilliant video: loved your thorough experimental analysis 👏. And thank you for sharing 😍

[@Knapweed]

Excellent, well thought out experiment, good job! However, don't underestimate the efficiency of thermal underwear like Damart. Wearing a full set under layered clothing and, if necessary, a hot water bottle strategically placed in my stomach, I can stay warm all night for zero cost apart from the initial outlay. If physically active, there is no need for a hot water bottle as you will be generating enough heat to keep you warm without supplementing it.

[@joshuadelisle]

Hot water bottles are underrated. We love them. Especially boiling water on a fire from wood I've collected for free. Cheers J

[@kevinsstuff5488]

@@joshuadelisle justv let it cool down a bit, boiling water and hot water bottles are an acident waiting to happen, as my brother in law found out. nasty scald.

[@rkeantube]

yep, you can change the volt or amps to change how hot the pads get, for safety you could silicone onto the pads some Normally Close Temperature Controller Switch KSD9700 that are rated to stop the power when the pads get to a certain temp. they also make 12v XH-W3001 current limiters based on a temp probe.

[@joshuadelisle]

Excellent tip. Cheers J

[@craigdaly5111]

Very interesting post thanks for sharing 🙌 going to subscribe because you said you’re donating to those who need 👌

[@joshuadelisle]

@@craigdaly5111 thank you. So far I have 10 to give away. Cheers J

[@livingladolcevita7318]

Been thinking of getting one for some time now, thanks for doing a test. Some flexwing( microlite) pilots use these when flying. Not sure which version. However they are handy as they draw very little power considering the output from the aircraft is small, so power usage has to be kept to a minimum. If interested a chap called Paul Hamilton did a video about this.

[@joshuadelisle]

Nice. Thank you. Cheers J

[@smashhead9728]

Cool idea! I'm going to sew these pads onto a belt vest, that fits under every layer i want, and its more flexible

[@maddog19671967]

Im glad sombody is thinking along them lines, ive been heating myself up rather than heating the house for years well trying LOL these videos are eye opning kid, CHEERS!!!!!!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@Darkray84]

Great video, but just a FYI; these ‘smart’ funktions the software has to offer is nowhere unique- I’ve have been using/had the option to use the same features on my Ubiquity setup for years 😄

[@4x4smile]

For camping use a 12v heater blanket, yep same as the one you have on your bed inside.

[@joshuadelisle]

They work great until you get out of bed. Cheers J

[@jaybowen2235]

i have a heated vest that my kids are jealous of but after i received it i started thinking about the potential EMF exposure that cannt be good. i wonder if you can test different products for the degree of electrical effects beyond heat

[@joshuadelisle]

I wondered the same but you can earth yourself pretty easily if it's something you're worried about. Cheers J

[@TheVenerableMrKrieg]

Probably worth noting that as far as resistive heating goes, it's 100% "efficient". Which is to say it's not efficient, but it also means that if your resistive circuit is sucking 10w, it's giving you 10w of heat. If it's a bunch of pads and so a larger total area, the nominal temperature will be lower, but the _total heat generated_ will be the same. If you're a big fan of having some very noticeable warmth on specific spots then fewer/smaller elements will probably be better, but otherwise if you're using the same amount of electricity and the elements are only reaching ~40c, you're getting the same amount of warmth more gently. If either solution is going to be under other insulating layers, the lower temperature elements is likely to be more comfortable over time (less likely to cause heat rash, maybe less sweat, etc), even though the higher temperature pads might initially seem more appealing. The rest of this is gonna be more technical, but for reference, 1w of heat is about 3.4BTU/hr. Similarly, ceramic/oil heaters will pretty much all suck down a standard amount of power (1500w in North America) based on regulations for what you're allowed to draw from a single outlet, and while they may be different sizes and say different things about being able to heat a given space, if they consume 1500w they will generate ~5100 BTU/hr no matter the price of one versus another, with the only practical difference being included safety features and whether they have a fan for better circulation. This is true for all convection heaters (and similar for radiant heaters-- convection being things that get hot, primarily, and radiant being infrared heaters, although both kinds technically do a bit of both). For anyone wondering, heat pumps sidestep a lot of this by spending their energy simply condensing the energy in the air. Electric heaters just pour that electricity into the air as thermal energy, while heat pumps take the thermal energy in the air and move it all to one side, giving you some hotter air and some colder air. They're designed a little differently but it's functionally the same as taking the hose on your portable AC unit and pushing the cold air out the window and just letting the hot air vent into your room. This allows heat pumps to hit efficiency ratings of up to ~400%, which sounds like bullshit but it's only because there's a ton of thermal energy in the air even at 0c (absolute zero, or "zero thermal energy" is −273.15c, after all!), and since we know that 100% efficiency is taking 1500w of electricity and creating 1500w of heat energy (~5100 BTU/hr), we know a heat pump that can collect ~20,000 BTU/hr for and takes 1500w to run is about four times as efficient as a comparable oil/ceramic heater. All this to say, the thermodynamics for this kind of stuff isn't actually too complicated and just a little knowledge can go a long way for figuring out what kinds of solutions might work best for your situation or goals. Good video, in any case, and I really appreciated a good chunk of it was about how to set up your own stuff!

[@YUDNSAY]

Great review Josh, the canopy, and hammock shows dedication...

[@ericbarlow6772]

NASCAR and NASA use the fluid method. They are called cool suits and they are pretty effective at cooling. I’m going off of old information but it’s about 120F inside a car during a race and the suit cools the driver down to about 80F.

[@MrTigerpirro]

Gather round children, its story time. I remember when a friend of mine, from down South, was going out into the forests during the winter to do a bunch of measurements. He didn't have much experience being outside in the winter. He had bought a bunch of electrical heating clothing. I told him that they were going to make him cold, but he wouldn't listen. When he came back he was a lot more humble, he had been so damn cold. Basically what happened was exactly what i told him would happen. He went out, started the heaters. Got a bit to warm and got sweaty. Then the batteries ran out and then he got REALLY cold. The next time he went out I lent him a bunch of woolen clothes and a thermos of hot coco. It was actually colder that week but he was fine. . In short, the trick to staying warm in the winter is 3-4 layers of clothes (adapting the layers so that you feel slightly cool and don't get sweaty), changing socks often, eating and drinking a lot. Wool is king.

[@joshuadelisle]

Agreed but you can also just turn it on when cold and off when you're good. That way you don't sweat. Cheers J

[@MrTigerpirro]

@@joshuadelisle My friend said basically the same thing, he still got to warm and then had to suffer the consequences. = ) I grew up in, and spend a fair bit of time outdoors, in a sub-arctic climate. Your use-case is kind of different, since its basically going from keeping the house warm to mostly just keeping you warm, so its not the same as being out and away from power sources for entire days. I mean, you could run electric socks, long johns and a vest on full blast 24/7 for way less than it would cost to heat a house to ~20C in the winter.

[@thisisme64T]

I am really glad you gave a good review. Its good to know expensive does not always mean better.

[@bookmuppet]

its good to store batteries at around 50% charge , so the compact battery that was discharged slightly is a good thing

[@joshuadelisle]

That's right. Cheers J

[@ossiepadrino4513]

Same rig, but for sleeping use an automobile 12v electric blanket.

[@joshuadelisle]

Nice. Cheers J

[@1978rayking]

A few heat pads in a bed of sand and bedding on top with a heated blanket, a huge solar system even the sofa could be on when watching tv, the vest would be nice for portable around anywhere. A portable diesel heater can be used for a half hour or so when liked if you have a steady amount of money for fuel so on. I bet people could get away with some back up generator systems two or so for good measure and some smart batteries with a solar system the bigger the better for bad weather, because a big systems will still produce power on cloudy or winter days when cleaned.

[@joshuadelisle]

Sounds like a plan. Cheers J

[@petecoventry6858]

We have a fixed allowance deal so we get 11,000Kwh a year for a fixed monthly fee of £130 - The whole house is electric now the only thing we had was GCH but that was replaced by a 250L Water tank.I do run glass panel heaters and also IR heaters which do the same job as this in regards to heating the person not the space

[@joshuadelisle]

@@petecoventry6858 that's not bad. Cheers J

[@jambojamboman]

Love your videos Josh! Another fascinating blend of diy tech to solve problems and innovate! Merry Christmas

[@joshuadelisle]

Merry Christmas. Thank you so much. Cheers J

[@SgtSkrog]

These work great, I also use heated wraps and blankets with timers. Had an RV, and if I woke up at 3am and was cold, I just hit the switch and went back to toasty sleep in a few minutes. Having a timer is a good idea if it is an option. It saved a ton on propane costs instead of running the furnace all night.

[@joshuadelisle]

That's great. I'm thinking of introducing a temp sensor that kicks in before I feel the cold. Cheers J

[@SgtSkrog]

@@joshuadelisle I also have done that, I use a small space heater next to my solar battery that shuts off at freezing. So it kicks on to heat the air around the battery automatically when needed. Auto on and off

[@Leo99929]

Maybe target heating where the blood is close to the surface of the body? Then your blood moves the heat around the body? I'm thinking arm pits, inner thigh, neck, and wrists? In theory your body will cut blood flow to your fingers and toes if it's loosing too much heat, so if your fingers and toes are cold then heating your body elsewhere can make them more comfortable. At least up to the limit where your foot is submerged in a fast flowing ice cold river or similar, I guess, and your body can't deliver enough heat to it to keep it warm?

[@joshuadelisle]

Definitely. Apparently there was a study and heating hands had the best effect. I would imagine the neck would be good. However a lower back and shoulders would be just lovely. Cheers J

[@kevinsstuff5488]

@@joshuadelisle there are cooling products , including Peltier ones, to drape round your neck or wrists for close blood contact and work well.

[@ElectricityTaster]

I'm working of a heated buttplug. 100% of the heat goes to your body, eliminating losses and making it by far the cheapest way to heat yourself.

[@joshuadelisle]

@@ElectricityTaster lol

[@simon359]

I found a down blanket on Amazon for about $60, it works wonderfully and without any use of power! I get in my chair and use this blanket and keep plenty warm during the winter without using gas or more heat

[@joshuadelisle]

That's great. Cheers J

[@rkeantube]

Also if you want to control the temp you could get a DC Dimmer Switch and wire it in between the power and pads to dial in the temp you want.

[@joshuadelisle]

Definitely. I wish I did that for the foot pads because they get too hot. Cheers J

[@surfx4804]

I have a cheap vest similar and it's great for going under things. It is a fixed size so that adjustable one may be a better bet for folks esp with Chinese sizings. I also have a cheap (~£35) padded jacket, which is great too and I wear a lot at the moment. The big downside with it is the seams are not well stitched and I have already had to repair a couple. After seeing you compare to the expensive one I am left feeling I just buy the cheap ones and replace them more often. Overall, I find you feel the most heat the closer it is to your skin, that's why the neck feels so hot as it is directly touching the skin.

[@RichWebWarrior]

What a great review! What is the make of the woolly jacket and hat? I have been following your videos for some time, and you certainly excel at providing information. Thank you.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. I've put a link in the description to the brand for you. Cheers J

[@A___Way]

Silicon tube, cool idea. In nothern scandinavia there were snowmobile overalls with pipes available in some stores. They connected to the snowmobile liquid coolant system :-) so it should work fine.

[@chipmunk3k]

hey Josh, love the videos, but i have to ask will you revisit the wood gas generator project ?

[@joshuadelisle]

@@chipmunk3k thank you. Definitely, I've been working on it on and off. It's actually one of my next videos coming up. Cheers J

[@geeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz]

I got pneumonia about 10 years ago and nearly died. I think it was from damp house mould after pipe leaks and ever since I have been using dehumidifiers all around the house ( btw no doctor told me about these ) and finally I got off inhalers from needing them 4 times per day for about 8 years and I was just looking at these vests when your video popped up on the very subject. I actually just started, for the first time ever, using an electric bed blanket that I was given last year and now wonder why I never wanted one when I was young and my mother offered to get me one as ice was forming on the inside of my bedroom window? I was a fool but I think I just didn't like the idea back then of lying on electric wires? I see in the news today that they are praising how much energy wind power is generating but it isn't lowering the prices any. In this small room I use for this computer, I have a little 250w Dimplex blower heater and it's 19c atm and 10c outside so this is fairly minimal heating but it takes a lot more power to warm the room in the first instance especially when colder outside so maybe a heated vest would be good then but I am fairly comfortable at about 15c with plenty of layers on. You could perhaps try fitting a load of those heat pads into one of those onesie outfits or similar to make a heat suit? I also wonder how the homeless survive, of course they sort of don't but they certainly have a lot of experience of harsh conditions and maybe could benefit especially from such heated clothing? Anyhow I was looking at heated vests online but there are so many I'm overloaded with what to chose to try but likely something on the more budget side at first. Maybe there are channels specifically to review such things?

[@joshuadelisle]

@@geeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz thank you. I'm considering testing a range of them from temu and Alibaba as I hear lots of people are having good experiences with these products on there. I'm personally more interested in DIY versions and customisation to bring cost down and increase quality. I have thought of the homeless however it's the accessibility to charge batteries and potential to lose or break them in harsh conditions, if mistreated which unfortunately the homeless won't look after it as much, can cause serious injuries and pollutants. That's actually a very hard topic without a simple answer. Cheers J

[@Chroniclesofamessyperson]

Not sure why i got to watching this but had to watch till the end. i use electric blankets, but i may think about getting the socksso glad expensive doesn't always mean better

[@jack1d1XB]

My Q is: What are the Gases/Vapours given off, are they safe to breath in not to mention if any come from surrounding materials, can you have them checked as you have posted this vid?🤔

[@joshuadelisle]

If it's burned it's CO2 and water vapor. Otherwise it's all the other gasses I mentioned plus a few chemical compounds that are used commercially as food additives. Cheers J

[@tarstarkusz]

26:20 You will NEVER get anywhere near 200 watts from a 200 watt solar panel at dawn, even in June. You won't get more than 25 or 50 at sunrise in the Winter, a week and half before Christmas. This is especially true if you have them facing south on an angle equal to your latitude, which is where solar panels should be.

[@joshuadelisle]

That's a fair point. Still a small battery charges pretty fast compared to a big system. Cheers J

[@nomatesgates]

Great video, and appreciate how you explain things. Point about the future pumped fluid idea...I wouldn't. Electric heating is 100% efficient but as soon as you introduce fluids, pumps etc you will have consequential losses. I love your ideas about undervolting the silicone heaters. Great stuff!

[@joshuadelisle]

Yes however the inefficiency of a mechanical design you're referring to is mainly energy lost as heat which in this application is helpful. Electricity from the grid however isn't efficient at all, the steam turbines are only 40% efficient, solar is 20% efficient and 20% on top is lost through the grid as heat from transformers and wires. The idea is to reclaim heat from free resources using a water cooling system which is very effective. Cheers J

[@Pentagathusosaurus]

Cool I haven't seen these before. I can imagine the option to heat just the back might be quite nice for people working outside with back pain or aches.

[@joshuadelisle]

@@Pentagathusosaurus definitely. It's very soothing. Cheers J

[@henrik.norberg]

4.6C is spot on my favorite sleeping temperature. I actually have down to 1C in my bedroom that is completely unheated and only receive some air from the heated hall. When it's -25C outside it gets close to negative in the bedroom. I sleep so well in the cold and in the summer I can barely sleep at all. So if people think you are crazy... 😂 When it's below 10C I use a thicker blanket, below 5C and I can have a t-shirt on (otherwise naked). Yes I am very warn...

[@Baxtexx]

Doesnt sound very healthy for your house.

[@joshuadelisle]

It's actually better for you to sleep cold. Apparently you need to drop your body temp by 10% to get proper sleep. Cheers J

[@Hansen710]

@@joshuadelisle how is it better not to sleep we all know this is just a excuse to dress up like a kid in the wintertime we all know that dude with the shorts on in the wintertime (that never works or breaks a sweat)

[@Leo99929]

Could you form your own water heating/cooling panels out of plastic bags that you strategically melt together in strips into a kind of labyrinth? And face it with Mylar heat reflective coating to reflect your body heat back? Make the whole torso one big water heat transfer panel!

[@joshuadelisle]

It's a possibility. Cheers J

[@Electronics-Rocks]

In UK split Tariff or Smart meter our electricity prices vary £0.273, £0.138 & £0.099 so heat pump or night stores makes calculations complicated!

[@joshuadelisle]

Very complicated. Cheers J

[@BraveRubberDuck]

Also, you can use those individual heat pads (I have singular ones, 20cm x 30cm) put them between your shirt and sweater, you can wear any clothes you like

[@stephenjlangford2451]

Great video on the heated clothing & laser cutting. I'm waiting anxiously for your reviews on the toolbox diesel heaters. I've just completed my polycarbonate greenhouse. I'm going to install a diesel heater. From your underfloor heating experiment, I'm about to start fabricating a stainless steel clarifier to heat water from the exhaust & experiment piping the warm water through my growing beds, or a starter bed to raise seedlings?? 😊

[@joshuadelisle]

@@stephenjlangford2451 I've had IT problems so it's on hold for now. I've not had great experience with the toolbox designs so far though. Cheers J

[@AndiWard]

Insulation and food is the best way to keep warm.

[@chriswharrier3571]

Do you think the silicone pads would be to think to install in the foot bed of large motorcycle boots?

[@rogerandroid2186]

As heated handlebar grips / heated seats exist, it should be possible to create heated foot-pegs. Also, as a lot of (southern) Europeans complain about engine heat, it must be possible to jig around with air flow, to warm up the feet and legs of the more northerly riders using engine heat.

[@chriswharrier3571]

@rogerandroid2186 I have heated grips and seats, and the bike also vents hot air on both sides after passing through the radiator. Keeps the legs warm. Feet do get cold, LOL.

[@joshuadelisle]

I can't see why not. Cheers J

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Used one of these for years. You need a decent power bank and your warm all day. No issues with it. Very light weight as well.

[@Moonlightshadow-lq4fr]

You should have made this video instead of all this rambling garbage.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks...

[@satanlover134]

0:35 its not as simple as that, theres the diference between convex and radiant heat, its heat per objects not heat per space.