{"product_id":"sofia-50","title":"EHS Sofia 50 - 12V 50W Heater for Outdoor Dog Houses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEHS Sofia 50\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 12V 50W electric heater designed to help \u003cstrong\u003eheat small and medium outdoor dog houses\u003c\/strong\u003e during the colder months. It provides more heating power than Sofia 30 while keeping energy consumption low, making it especially useful when the dog house is more exposed to cold or the dog needs extra warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy from \u003cstrong\u003efinned aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a durable heater designed to distribute heat gradually. The unit is mounted inside the dog house and operates at \u003cstrong\u003e12 VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e through its supplied power adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOutdoor dog house heater: when should you choose 50W?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor dog house is exposed to wind, moisture, heat loss and much lower temperatures than an indoor environment. Sofia 50 is designed to provide more thermal support than the 30W model without reaching the power levels intended for larger kennels and shelters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall or medium dog houses;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoutdoor dog houses and winter shelters;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall and medium-small dogs;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshort-haired dogs or dogs that are more sensitive to low temperatures;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshelters that need more heat than a 30W heater can provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow can you keep a dog house warmer in winter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeating works best when the dog house can retain warmth. For this reason, it is advisable to protect the entrance from wind, keep the inside dry and reduce direct contact with cold ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSofia 50 is not intended to turn the dog house into a heated room. Instead, it creates a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm zone close to the dog\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping the animal cope with the coldest hours of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e12V heating for a dog house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe heater operates at \u003cstrong\u003e12V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e. The supplied adapter converts mains electricity to the low voltage used by the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of low voltage, robust construction and fixed installation makes Sofia a solution specifically developed for dog houses and dog shelters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSofia 30 or Sofia 50?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003esmall, very well-protected dog house\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/sofia-30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSofia 30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e may be sufficient. Sofia 50 provides 50W and is more suitable when the structure is larger, more exposed or the dog is more sensitive to cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSofia 50 or Sofia 60?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen moving from a normal dog house to a larger shelter or a small kennel, it may make sense to consider the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/sofia-60\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60W Sofia 60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can compare all power levels on the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/scaldacuccia\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomplete EHS Sofia range page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEHS Sofia 50 specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 × 12 × 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e finned aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e small and medium dog houses, including outdoor shelters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included in the package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEHS Sofia 50 heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting screw set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-hour programmable timer, only with the Sofia + Timer option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Sofia 50\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I heat an outdoor dog house in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to reducing wind and heat loss through good insulation, a dedicated heater such as Sofia 50 can be installed to create a constant warm zone inside the dog house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 50W enough for a dog house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be enough for many small and medium dog houses, but performance depends on size, insulation, outdoor temperature and the location of the shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sofia 50 suitable for a short-haired dog?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be a good option especially when a small or medium-small dog is more sensitive to cold. The final power choice should also consider the dog house itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much electricity does Sofia 50 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts nominal power is 50W, making it a low-consumption heating solution compared with devices designed to heat entire rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Sofia 30 and Sofia 50?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSofia 50 provides more power and is intended for situations where 30W may not be enough, such as a larger or more exposed dog house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which model to choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/scaldacuccia\"\u003eCompare all EHS Sofia models: 30W, 50W, 60W and 75W.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EHS - Electric Heating Systems","offers":[{"title":"Stufetta 50W - Senza Timer","offer_id":49617362256138,"sku":"S50","price":199.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stufetta 50W - Con Timer","offer_id":49617362288906,"sku":null,"price":219.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/3145\/8058\/files\/StufettaCani-parent.jpg?v=1727369656","url":"https:\/\/ehs-store.eu\/en-ie\/products\/sofia-50","provider":"EHS - Electric Heating Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}