[Z06] Garage Heaters
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Garage Heaters
I am looking to put a garage heater in my garage and was wondering what type to use. Either the forced air or infra red.
I have a 3 car garage with a 9'10" ceiling.
Will the IR heater damage my black Z06's paint?
I have a 3 car garage with a 9'10" ceiling.
Will the IR heater damage my black Z06's paint?
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I have been using the edenpure heaters in my garage & shop. They make two sizes. I bought the 500 series for my garage which is insulated. Keeps it at 50-65. I wish I would have went with the 1000 series as it is only 100 more & heat 1000 sq ft. vs 300 sq ft. They have a thermostat on them. The 1000 series is in my shop & runs all the time. Our bill went up around 30.00 at the shop. My shop has two areas. The larger area is 1250 sq ft with 12' sidewalls taller in the middle. I have another section that is 560 sq ft that we have a sliding door on. The door & walls between are not insulated so I know we are loosing a lot of heat. It keeps my shop around 15-20 degrees warmer than outside temperature. They advertise the 1000 series at around 500.00 delivered but you can do a little looking & get discounts. I just bought another one for a friend that has 1250 sq ft also & got it for 350 shipped. If you want one & can't get the discount let me know & I can get you the discount or just order one for you if we have to. I do not work for this company just have been very happy with the results with only having electric as an option. I have seen nothing to make me believe they will hurt paint on a car. Hope this helps.
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Garage heaters-forced air
Mike,
I have a free-standing 2 car garage with an insulated attic that's 24x33 with a 10 foot ceiling and heat with a ceiling mounted heater as this one:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6365_200316365
They make them in propane or natural gas to make your garage as toasty as you want. I keep mine (propane powered) at about 60 degrees when working. I assure you that I actually enjoy my garage on the coldest of days......and you gain friends in winter surprisingly!
Read the testimonials and you'll find many happy owners. I use on the average of 1 -100 pound bottle of propane a season.
SR
I have a free-standing 2 car garage with an insulated attic that's 24x33 with a 10 foot ceiling and heat with a ceiling mounted heater as this one:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6365_200316365
They make them in propane or natural gas to make your garage as toasty as you want. I keep mine (propane powered) at about 60 degrees when working. I assure you that I actually enjoy my garage on the coldest of days......and you gain friends in winter surprisingly!
Read the testimonials and you'll find many happy owners. I use on the average of 1 -100 pound bottle of propane a season.
SR
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Mike,
I have a free-standing 2 car garage with an insulated attic that's 24x33 with a 10 foot ceiling and heat with a ceiling mounted heater as this one:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6365_200316365
They make them in propane or natural gas to make your garage as toasty as you want. I keep mine (propane powered) at about 60 degrees when working. I assure you that I actually enjoy my garage on the coldest of days......and you gain friends in winter surprisingly!
Read the testimonials and you'll find many happy owners. I use on the average of 1 -100 pound bottle of propane a season.
SR
I have a free-standing 2 car garage with an insulated attic that's 24x33 with a 10 foot ceiling and heat with a ceiling mounted heater as this one:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6365_200316365
They make them in propane or natural gas to make your garage as toasty as you want. I keep mine (propane powered) at about 60 degrees when working. I assure you that I actually enjoy my garage on the coldest of days......and you gain friends in winter surprisingly!
Read the testimonials and you'll find many happy owners. I use on the average of 1 -100 pound bottle of propane a season.
SR
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I use a 3 burner vent free radiant, keeps it 55-60* on the coldest days in a 4 car garage. Heater is mounted well away from any flammable materials.
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I installed central air in the garage just like the rest of the house, except on its own thermostat. Heat in the winter and AC in the summer. Done.
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I installed the same heater in my garage and DAM..its too hot! I put it on a thermostat and love it. 70 degrees in minutes and I keep it in the upper 50's usually. with a three car garage I would go with the the 60,000btu and that will do a three car garage nicely. Once you have a heated garage its hard to give it up!
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I bought an infra red unit from the Lamp Factory for $200...works up to 1,000 sq.ft. $30 bucks a month to run and keep garage @ 60-65 degrees. I live in PA where it's been quite cold. It weighs less than 25 lbs. and has a remote.
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Thanks for all the info. Has anyone used this heater from Calcana?
http://www.calcana.com/garage-heater...ge-heaters.htm
Everyone that I talk to that has a heated garage says they could not go back to a unheated garage. I am surprised that more builders do not add it to their standard package.
http://www.calcana.com/garage-heater...ge-heaters.htm
Everyone that I talk to that has a heated garage says they could not go back to a unheated garage. I am surprised that more builders do not add it to their standard package.
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Thanks for all the info. Has anyone used this heater from Calcana?
http://www.calcana.com/garage-heater...ge-heaters.htm
Everyone that I talk to that has a heated garage says they could not go back to a unheated garage. I am surprised that more builders do not add it to their standard package.
http://www.calcana.com/garage-heater...ge-heaters.htm
Everyone that I talk to that has a heated garage says they could not go back to a unheated garage. I am surprised that more builders do not add it to their standard package.
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I heated garages in New York and in Colorado. The biggest thing to remember is getting the garage insulated. I had to re-drywall our New York garage, but the change from the first winter(un-insulated, but heated) to the next winter was dramatic. Blow in cellulous up top and get the walls insulated. Garage doors can also be huge source of heat loss as well. I was able to get an insulation kit for my door in Colorado which turned out to be just pieces of foam cut to size. Anyway, insulation will help make it easy and keep the heater running less.
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In any event you've a valid concern if there're sleeping quarters directly above; whereas, my bays have nothing but storage areas, above.
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This one is quiet and is efficient with electricity. No gas lines to run. No vents to run. No bottles to change. This is the unit that I have in my 3 1/2 car garage and it is perfect. I keep it set at 45 degrees when I'm not in the garage and it takes about 5 minutes to warm it up to 75 when I am.
http://www.farmandfleet.com/products...rage%2bheaters
http://www.farmandfleet.com/products...rage%2bheaters
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I had a spare 220 V 20Amp wall socket in my garage so I bought an Ouelette Electric Heater in my 3 bay garage...
It easily keeps it at 50. I have had it up to 65 to work on my cars...
inexpensive to buy and operate... a snap to install....
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...049905_1049905
It easily keeps it at 50. I have had it up to 65 to work on my cars...
inexpensive to buy and operate... a snap to install....
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...049905_1049905