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Garage heater?

mtnpull

mtnpull

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I am constantly working all winter long on sleds in my garage which is both unheated and uninsulated. Does anybody have a good recommendation for a good heater that puts off a lot of heat, but that I don't have to worry about ventilation?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
madsigntist said:
You should loook into the propane radiant heaters.

Here ya go:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200178574_200178574


They can be positioned right by your workspace and they feel incredible. Plus they're quiet.
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Without going to a large expensive serious type heater these work really well.
If you really want to get toasty and burn your used motor oil at the same time then look at one of these.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_586_586
 
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this is the way togo


http://www.lowes.com/pd_46559-2156-...eater&pl=1&currentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=mr+heater



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Wow, I didn't expect so many quick answers. Thanks.

Do I need to worry about venting any of these? Or is it safe for me to light it up and work without additional venting?
 
mtnpull said:
Wow, I didn't expect so many quick answers. Thanks.

Do I need to worry about venting any of these? Or is it safe for me to light it up and work without additional venting?
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I know the one I posted is vent free and has a built in shut off if the O2 in the room falls too low. It also has adjustable thermostat but has a pilot light. I have been using this style for 8 years and have not had any problems.
 
We just use a wood buring stove in my garage. It's a pretty good sized garage and its not insulated also. Just remeber to have lots of wood for it! Cause last year I was in there A LOT!! (Word of advice, Don't ever ride a 900 RMK)
 
TGitt said:
We just use a wood buring stove in my garage. It's a pretty good sized garage and its not insulated also. Just remeber to have lots of wood for it! Cause last year I was in there A LOT!! (Word of advice, Don't ever ride a 900 RMK)
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I would love to go this route, but I just don't want to deal with putting in a flue/vent.:face-icon-small-dis
 
Those wall mount vent free units are pretty tough to beat. I actually picked up 2 units of the vent free but with logs and all and put them in my house. No vents, just gas line. Built a mantle around it and have one upstairs and downstairs and that is INSIDE. No smell, nothin. As mentioned it has the thermostat and O2 sensor.

They crank out some heat! If you are talking regular sized garage and not a large shop it would be plenty.
 
wjl said:
I have this one in Natural Gas version and HAD one in propane (before they made dual fuel) http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200395468_200395468
I picked one up local at Lowe"s (in the spring) for $110.00 but it is not spring.
Works great even better that the garage is now insulated and finished.
Garage size is 1000 sq ft with 10 ft ceiling.
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I was just looking at that for my garage...are you happy with it? What kind of temps were you heating to? How long did it take to warm up? My garage is around 600 sq foot with insulated walls but not the ceiling yet. How long do they seem to last?

They are around 150 at Menards right now for the dual fuel vent free model rated to 1000 sq feet.

mtnpull check out my heater thread, some decent ideas in it.
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229389

You might be OK with a salamander type heater, they are portable, cheap and put out some serious heat.
 
mtnpull said:
Wow, I didn't expect so many quick answers. Thanks.

Do I need to worry about venting any of these? Or is it safe for me to light it up and work without additional venting?
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might want to vent if you go salamander style. At the lake place I use an old diesel fuel one...have to crack on garage door about 2-3 feet. Shop is a 2 car garage, insulated but I bet some is falling out or eaten by critters.

Last winter in 20 below temps I was in the shop with door open the 2-3 foot and was working in short sleeves within 20 minutes. Course the floor stays cooler, especially when the door is open so then you would want a sweatshirt.

One other thing, the salamander I use is old from at least the 80s. It is loud and you smell like diesel afterwards. Maybe the newer ones or the propane ones aren't as smelly or noisy.
 
xrated
The only reason I changed is that my house had LP and NG was installed in my area. I sold the LP to a friend and it is still working well after 8 years.
I can get the garage as hot as I want in a short time. I usually keep it around 58 to 60 because the garage is below my main living area. I also use a box fan to move the air around and that seems to help.
The 1000 sq ft one will be enough for your garage.
BTW that is a good price.
Picture below is the one I have. Mounted between the wall and the heater I installed a piece of tile board for extra measure but it is not needed.
 
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Will these heaters dry out a trailer?

I am a novice but would like a heater to use in my garage and enclosed trailer. have heard that propane heaters won't dry out the inside. Is this true? I don't want to waste my money on something that wont work for me.
 
crusher said:
I am a novice but would like a heater to use in my garage and enclosed trailer. have heard that propane heaters won't dry out the inside. Is this true? I don't want to waste my money on something that wont work for me.
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Yes, its true. Propane heaters don't make dry air, they make humid air, plus they don't move the air. These are a decent choice for your garage, because you can plug in a fan if you want to dry something-not just heat up your space.
As for the trailer, the propane will amaze you with how fast it heats up the space and you. They rock for changing in and out of your gear.
It will not dry your gear out overnight tho. If you want to leave all your wet gear and sleds in the trailer, then you need an RV furnace.
Much more cost and more involved install. Search the trailer/transport threads.
There are some amazing trailer builds
 
wjl said:
xrated
The only reason I changed is that my house had LP and NG was installed in my area. I sold the LP to a friend and it is still working well after 8 years.
I can get the garage as hot as I want in a short time. I usually keep it around 58 to 60 because the garage is below my main living area. I also use a box fan to move the air around and that seems to help.
The 1000 sq ft one will be enough for your garage.
BTW that is a good price.
Picture below is the one I have. Mounted between the wall and the heater I installed a piece of tile board for extra measure but it is not needed.
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Excellent!!! That is just what I wanted to hear. Now I just have to get a gas line run to the garage.
 
wjl said:
xrated
The only reason I changed is that my house had LP and NG was installed in my area. I sold the LP to a friend and it is still working well after 8 years.
I can get the garage as hot as I want in a short time. I usually keep it around 58 to 60 because the garage is below my main living area. I also use a box fan to move the air around and that seems to help.
The 1000 sq ft one will be enough for your garage.
BTW that is a good price.
Picture below is the one I have. Mounted between the wall and the heater I installed a piece of tile board for extra measure but it is not needed.
Click to expand...

Anybody know if you can just hook one of these up to a propane tank?
 
Yes you can just get the correct fittings. The heater also has a regulator on it so a hose is just needed.
In Colorado I used a propane version with a 20lb tank and a 100lb tanks they worked quite well and lasted days. (depending on heating area and temp)
 
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