Reddit reviews De'Longhi Mica Thermic Panel Heater, Full Room Quiet 1500W, Freestanding / Easy Install Wall Mount, Adjustable Thermostat, 2 Heat Settings, Black - HMP1500

> Would it be better to get a space heater?

Both are exactly the same efficiency. The only difference is whether you can control the heat separately per room: some electric baseboards have individual controls and some do not, but it looks like your does. If they do not, then you could get some savings with individual space heaters, particularly if you get ones that provide some of their heat radiantly, and you sit near enough to them for that to matter.

The heater you linked is fine, but if you want to take advantage of radiant heat directly heating people, something like this quartz tube heater is better, though a little scary. My top recommendation is a panel heater like this one at Home Depot or this Delonghi.

I live in Marin county have simular non insulated coop. I threw one of these in there last year since I already had a spare. Only ran it when it got down to 35 degrees or so. If its another cold winter I think I'll rebuild it to be a bit more cozy. It has lots of holes and is pretty drafty.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MMN75G/

I've had dozens of electric heaters over the years and they've all been OK. When I last needed to purchase I spent a bit extra and bought a Delonghi Mica panel heater:

https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-HMP1500-Mica-Panel-Heater/dp/B005MMN75G

They are terrific. They put out the exact same amount of heat as other heaters, but in addition to heating the air they also provide radiant heat. Sitting in front of one is like sitting in front of a fireplace. They also heat up instantly, unlike oil filled radiators. I was able to significantly reduce my electric bill by pulling the heater close to my knees and running it on the lowest setting. The room stays cool, but I stay toasty. They are supposed to be very safe.

I've since purchased a 2nd one, and at this point wouldn't use anything else.

I'm in upstate ny where winter temps often dip well below 0 and running a grow in an unfinished closet with no heat. The ambient temp fluctuates between 50 and 65 degrees between night and day. I'm running led and no supplemental heat. My lady is growing slower than she would in constant 75 degree warmth but it's frosting the shit out of her buds.

Not knowing your exact situation I would recommend you get a good thermometer and humidity monitor. I like this one - it's remote and saves highs/lows:
AcuRite 00611A3 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer and Humidity Sensor

Install that and monitor it for a week. If you're stating above 50 then you should be safe.

If you're dipping below 50 or want supplemental heat I'd opt for a mica heater. It's by far your safest option. DeLonghi HMP1500 Mica Panel Heater

Hope this helps and happy growing!

Electric space heater a safe distance from the shower.

I'm partial to these mica heaters.

This one looks similar to the one you posted, has a two prong plug, and keeps me nice and warm:

http://amzn.com/B005MMN75G

We’re big fans of this one, we have two: DeLonghi HMP1500 Mica Panel Heater https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MMN75G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_npSRBbB8PAPBC

Here is the MICA panel

Anecdotally, I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-HMP1500-Mica-Panel-Heater/dp/B005MMN75G/ and it heats the room way more efficiently than my gaming computer, even on the low (750-watt) setting. A material designed to produce heat from electricity directly seems like it would always be more efficient than just waste heat from another process. Not saying that the computer doesn't provide a lot of heat, just that this must have been a really crappy space heater. Wonder if a lot of the energy was converted to light whereas the mica panel doesn't create light (or at least not a noticeable amount).