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Post by badwithcomputer on Sept 23, 2011 8:54:20 GMT -4
The house we purchased has a 20x30 (i think, may be over by 5 feet) garage I want to heat the garage only while im working on the jeep over the winter, but i don't have a lot of electrical options (no 220 and the fuse box is full in the house) or physical room to add say a wood stove (which seems a bit over kill) im thinking a propane heater used for construction? I found this guy on the good old kijiji.. novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-equipment-ALLPRO-propane-heater-50-000-80-000-HR-W0QQAdIdZ313192650would that do the trick? I figure a regular bbq propane tank should last a weekend or two? will i blow myself up? hoping someone has some experience with these little fella's or has a better option. the garage isn't insulated, but i will be looking at very inexpensive options to do that as well. all for a friggin' stupid jeep! if im not spending money directly on the jeep im spending money indirectly on the jeep. it's fun sometimes though thanks!
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Post by Dave on Sept 23, 2011 9:03:09 GMT -4
I use one of those to heat up the garage till the wood stove takes over and they work great. But they do use alot of propane i find.
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Post by The Garagemahal on Sept 23, 2011 9:16:25 GMT -4
I use one of those to heat up the garage till the wood stove takes over and they work great. But they do use alot of propane i find. And they stink !!
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Post by badwithcomputer on Sept 23, 2011 9:18:53 GMT -4
hmmm i didn't consider the smell factor.
its looking like a standard bbq sized tank will only heat for around 12 hours.
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Post by T-Dogg on Sept 23, 2011 11:08:50 GMT -4
You should have an electrician look at the panel. Because all spaces seem used to you does not mean more cant be added.
Myself and a few others have used small 240v construction heaters. A large fan and good sized element, they take the chill off fast and can heat small area verry well.
A ceiling paddle fan is a great help as well, as the hot air sits there and pushing it down will save a lot.
Ps, those salamander's give way too much fumes for small confined space.....
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Post by badwithcomputer on Sept 23, 2011 12:19:28 GMT -4
well this doesn't appear to be a very viable and efficient option. crap. i really thought i found the answer! thank you all for saving me $100+
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Post by SocialWheeler on Sept 23, 2011 12:46:49 GMT -4
We put up a small heater in my garage (now Tracey's garage) and it was most excellent for keeping the temps above freezing. I had it set to 5 degrees all the time and would turn it on 20 degrees for about an hour before going out to work. Coldest days or nights you could work in a tshirt NO problem.
TDogg did the install and could give you all the details.
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Post by Creepy on Sept 23, 2011 14:59:55 GMT -4
He said he doesn't have power in the shop.....but yeah, the overhead electric construction heaters are excellent for being relatively cheap, small, and have a t-stat. I have one in my 20x24, it cost $300 plus $250 for install materials.
Woodstove - insurance problems, wood handling will be your new hobby. Salmander - stinks, hard on fuel, but really quick to heat the air. Tank elements - ineffiecient, not good with big spaces, expensive propane, hard to find propane at 9:30pm on a sat night in Feb.
Since you ARE in your own place now....you gotta start thinking a little longer term. Save that $100 you were going to blow on the undersized thing..and start figuring out how to get 220V out there for an overhead electric. I know, you can't do $everything$ at once, but start thinking longer term solutions that may have higher initial costs, in a couple of years you'll be ahead.
Good luck! would love to see some new shop pics in the Garage section.
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Post by Aaron NN on Sept 23, 2011 16:13:45 GMT -4
I agree with Creepy on this one Brandon.
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Post by Hawkes on Sept 23, 2011 16:21:11 GMT -4
I think propane causes dampness too doesn't it?
What Tdog said about seeing what it would take to get 240V in the garage.
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Post by Dewie on Sept 26, 2011 6:26:48 GMT -4
I agree with Creepy on this one Brandon. x3 buddy
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Post by badwithcomputer on Sept 26, 2011 7:19:55 GMT -4
I will have to agree with what Creepy said as well. Definitely the right choice for the long run, i guess for the next couple winters i'll just take the jeep for a long drive and then pull it into the shop haha
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Post by Creepy on Sept 27, 2011 6:22:15 GMT -4
Had an additional thought.....some guys on here are using electric floor registers. Keep your eye out for free/cheap ones from friends and relatives or whatever. then it might not be such a hit to run some wire and get panel work done. Later, upgrade the registers to overhead when you can afford it.
i don't think they make 120V versions.
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Post by Hawkes on Sept 27, 2011 6:30:28 GMT -4
i don't think they make 120V versions. Just 300 watt ones, not worth the effort.
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Post by Creepy on Sept 27, 2011 7:37:24 GMT -4
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