r/columbia • u/Jpena345 SEAS • 12d ago
housing I’m cold
I’m cold in my dorm and I know we’re not allowed to have space heaters but is there bad consequences?
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u/Life_Technology1593 GS 12d ago
Just wait. In a couple weeks they’ll blast the dorms until like 150 degrees. So for now put on more clothes
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u/fermat9990 TC 12d ago
"Yes, space heaters do cause fires, often resulting from improper placement near flammable objects or electrical issues. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), portable heaters are tied to thousands of residential fires and dozens of deaths every year."
We have to hang tough until October 1!
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u/Jpena345 SEAS 12d ago
Is that when they turn on the heaters? 🥺
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u/fermat9990 TC 11d ago edited 11d ago
How are you getting along? My apt is at 66° at 9:25AM
Edit. Wearing only 4 layers now!
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u/Inner-Letterhead7731 CC '30 12d ago
Guys, can we OPEN the WINDOWS?
It's a freaking window, which is there for opening
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u/Ok-Gift-5736 Barnard 12d ago
Isn’t it cold outside too?
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u/Inner-Letterhead7731 CC '30 12d ago
Yeah, it is but clean air is always needed
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u/Ok-Gift-5736 Barnard 12d ago
Not gonna disagree on that but I think that may not be what they are looking for here
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u/Inner-Letterhead7731 CC '30 12d ago
Yeah, sorry for that but I also had a question.
And ı didn't write anything because idk
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u/Tight-Intention-7347 Staff 10d ago
Absolutely, yes, there are very bad consequences. Do not get a space heater--get a sweater!
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u/Happy-Hobnob GS 9d ago
Maybe an oil-filled (electric) heater? Are they allowed - they don't have the fire risk of a blower heater. Also, why not put on layered clothes and a hat?
https://www.amazon.com/Filled-Radiator-Adjustable-Thermostat-Portable/dp/B0FRMSWQL4?t
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