Garage heater
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Burning Brakes
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Garage heater
So, I was wondering through SAMS and I saw one of thoses outdoor veritcle patio heaters and wondered if I could use that in my garage to heat it up a bit during the winter...?
Thoughts or does anyone have one?
Ok, here in Texas I really don't need anything massive and I could move it to the patio if I was going to be out there.
The garage is 32' by 54' (metal building). The roof is insulated but that's it.
Thoughts or does anyone have one?
Ok, here in Texas I really don't need anything massive and I could move it to the patio if I was going to be out there.
The garage is 32' by 54' (metal building). The roof is insulated but that's it.
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Originally Posted by 1970-Bronze
So, I was wondering through SAMS and I saw one of thoses outdoor veritcle patio heaters and wondered if I could use that in my garage to heat it up a bit during the winter...?
It'll work just fine. They're pricey though aren't they?
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by 1970-Bronze
I just don't see anything about ventilation...which I bet it needs.
Propane flame isn't harmful unless it's ALL you're breathing. It wouldn't be a bad idea to crack the garage door or something, or add a small vent fan to keep fresh air coming in in small amounts.
Safety Car
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I have had them all. The bullet heaters, (kerosene) propane, electric here is the one that is the best.
This heater was as much as a bullet heater $200.00. Set the thermostat and forget it. You don't get any resadue on the car from the oil based fuels
This heater was as much as a bullet heater $200.00. Set the thermostat and forget it. You don't get any resadue on the car from the oil based fuels
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I would be afraid to use that patio heater in a closed area like a garage with possible gas fumes around. I use a ceiling mounted 220v electric forced air heater.Cost a little more for electric but is less likely to ignite gas fumes.
Burning Brakes
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laugh if ya like, but i use a propane turkey fryer/deep fryer without the pot. light it, turn it on high for about 10mins and it will be warm enough in the garage to turn it off. If nned arises you can relight it. i dont leave it running for more then 10 min stints. one tank of propane last me whole winter. ive been meaning to weld me up a small cage to set over the flame so it wouldnt be as opened.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
Up here in NW Ohio, I have a 42x40 and it gets pretty cold in winter. I use the bullet type heater since it is simple to use and rolls out of the way in the summer. In your case down in Tx, I think the Babes in the pic would do just fine in keeping someone nice and toasty. 
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
The neatest idea for a "shoestring" garage heater was from a buddy who used an old car radiator, a small electric water pump, a cheap hot water heater, some copper plumbing and a thermostat together. Worked like a charm, water heater could run on gas or electric and the pump can be switched, if you need to. Maybe more trouble than you want to go to...but you don't have to "fill the tank" and there are no combustibles to worry about.
Burning Brakes
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From: South of London, Engerland
Would have thought that any gas-powered heater that vents directly into the enclosed space would be a bad idea. Putting aside the risk of ignition, and the poisonous fumes if it's not well ventilated, the burning of carbon fuels produces water vapour in large quantities (ever noticed a car's tailpipe dripping?), so -- unless your heater has a flue exhausting to the outside -- you'll be filling your garage with warm, damp air. Not good.
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
I would be afraid to use that patio heater in a closed area like a garage with possible gas fumes around. I use a ceiling mounted 220v electric forced air heater.Cost a little more for electric but is less likely to ignite gas fumes.
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Originally Posted by chris73cpe
what kind are you using? I'm thinking of going this route myself
http://www.heater-home.com/product/G73.aspx
Edit Thought I might add a buddy of mine has his washer and dryer in the garage area and he pulls the hose off going outside and uses the dryer to heat his garage.Probably doesnt tell his wife though !
Last edited by ...Roger...; Oct 30, 2006 at 08:50 AM.
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Originally Posted by Vetdremz
Heaters in a garage?
Does it get below 40 anywhere in the winter?
Move to Florida!
Does it get below 40 anywhere in the winter?
Move to Florida!
But "just" for the winter(4 months) Be there Jan 1st and I cant wait I'm freezin my butt off.
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From: staten island ny
If you're talking temporary like needing heat in the garage while working on the car I used to roll my gas BBQ in there and fire it up. Most grill put out between 40 and 50 thousand btus and the metal bodies hold and radiate heat well. For some reason you get hungry alot though,
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