Options for heating garage?
Burning Brakes
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From: sd
I know you want a wood burning stove but for a $100 I use my propane heater on a 20# tank and with the 0 degree temps as of recent I've been plenty warm in a t-shirt and overalls to do my work. 45000BTU and its plenty warm for a 1200 sqft garage. I put it on a rolling cart that I bought at Menards with both the stove and tank and a large extension cord and move it to wherever I may be. I never have to open the garage and can be out there for years. I agree with the others about the kerosene heaters. I don't like the fumes.
Le Mans Master
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Here, Kerosene is $6.00 a gallon. Propane is $2.13 a gallon.
Natural gas is going up 41% and it will go up forever.
Wood here is $375.00 to $400.00 a cord. I found a pellet stove to be the cheapest way to heat my place.
You can add a sub panel for your garage and then you can use whatever kinda heat you want. Plus more power in the garage is good if you want to add a welder or bead blaster.
Natural gas is going up 41% and it will go up forever.
Wood here is $375.00 to $400.00 a cord. I found a pellet stove to be the cheapest way to heat my place.
You can add a sub panel for your garage and then you can use whatever kinda heat you want. Plus more power in the garage is good if you want to add a welder or bead blaster.
Pro
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From: BEMIDJI MN
Originally Posted by corvetteronw
I have one of those propane feuled shotgun heaters that sounds like a jet engine when running. Does a great job heating the garage but it is so noisy you can't listen to the radio or even think. I also have to keep the garage door open a couple of feet for safety too.
The idea of using the Menard's heater sounds great!
The idea of using the Menard's heater sounds great!
Melting Slicks
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From: Atoka Oklahoma
St. Jude Donor 06
Originally Posted by redwing76
Here, Kerosene is $6.00 a gallon. Propane is $2.13 a gallon.
Natural gas is going up 41% and it will go up forever.
Wood here is $375.00 to $400.00 a cord. I found a pellet stove to be the cheapest way to heat my place.
You can add a sub panel for your garage and then you can use whatever kinda heat you want. Plus more power in the garage is good if you want to add a welder or bead blaster.
Natural gas is going up 41% and it will go up forever.
Wood here is $375.00 to $400.00 a cord. I found a pellet stove to be the cheapest way to heat my place.
You can add a sub panel for your garage and then you can use whatever kinda heat you want. Plus more power in the garage is good if you want to add a welder or bead blaster.
Burning that kind of money is not cost effective. Ouch!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
I don't know if it was already mentioned or not, but Reddy Heat makes a vent free heater that you can buy selecting either propane or natural gas. They come in different sizes and can probably handle what you are looking for.
I am considering doing the same thing, I just am not sure how much work I will be doing in the added garage.
Good luck,
Dino
I am considering doing the same thing, I just am not sure how much work I will be doing in the added garage.
Good luck,
Dino
Burning Brakes
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From: Niagara Falls ON
I use a wood burning stove because it is cheap...I just burn the sticks that fall off of my tree and any free wood that I get.
I also have a kerosene heater, the type that doesn't stink because it gets rid of the fumes somehow.
The best thing that I did was insulating the garage. It is important to insulat so that the heat isn't simply going out the walls.
I also have a kerosene heater, the type that doesn't stink because it gets rid of the fumes somehow.
The best thing that I did was insulating the garage. It is important to insulat so that the heat isn't simply going out the walls.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Colorado Springs Colorado
Originally Posted by Billy Stargazer
I have use one of these (kerosene heaters) for years. I have found that the fuel makes a big difference. I get a very clean fuel from Home Depot that doesn't smell as bad as some. It is quite expensive though.($5.00 per gal approx.) That is the only draw back. I have also used bulk kerosene that really stunk up the garage. I don't leave the garage door open at all but I probably should. So far I haven't experienced any dizzyness or anything.
Some immigrants here were having a party of sorts in the garage a few years ago and someone decided to start the car becuse they had the stereo running. Call it Darwinism, but they all died.
I'd think the kerosene heater generates a lot less CO2, but still, wouldn't want to take a chance with it when the stakes are that high.
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Drifting
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From: cincinnati ohio
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Originally Posted by obnoxus
I put a 100,000 BTU house furnace in my 3 car garage . I have 6 vents in the ceiling, I used flexible insulated ductwork to keep it simple.
And I boxed out my rafters and made a square for the return.
Works great. I keep it at 42 degrees,,,,,,,,,warms to 70 in a few minuts when I want to work out there.
I even put a A coil in in the event I come across a compressor,it will have A/C to !!!!!!!!
And I boxed out my rafters and made a square for the return.
Works great. I keep it at 42 degrees,,,,,,,,,warms to 70 in a few minuts when I want to work out there.
I even put a A coil in in the event I come across a compressor,it will have A/C to !!!!!!!!
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Also be sure to insulate the garage door and use seals around the doors, you'll lose more heat there than through the walls.
You can purchase lightweight foam boards or foil backed fiberglass that with a little work will mount to the door and not impede its movement.
Parking a warm car in an insulated garage will heat it up quite a bit.
You can purchase lightweight foam boards or foil backed fiberglass that with a little work will mount to the door and not impede its movement.
Parking a warm car in an insulated garage will heat it up quite a bit.
Last edited by CentralCoaster; Dec 19, 2005 at 03:26 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: NW MN
I have a 45,00 BTU natural gas Infrared heater by Superior Radiant Products in my 3 car garage. What I like about it is that it actually heats the objects in the garage not the air, nice to have warm tools. When I open the door the recovery time is very quick. It is direct vent and fairly quiet.
Le Mans Master
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From: Springfield PA
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Originally Posted by obnoxus
I put a 100,000 BTU house furnace in my 3 car garage . I have 6 vents in the ceiling, I used flexible insulated ductwork to keep it simple.
And I boxed out my rafters and made a square for the return.
Works great. I keep it at 42 degrees,,,,,,,,,warms to 70 in a few minuts when I want to work out there.
I even put a A coil in in the event I come across a compressor,it will have A/C to !!!!!!!!
And I boxed out my rafters and made a square for the return.
Works great. I keep it at 42 degrees,,,,,,,,,warms to 70 in a few minuts when I want to work out there.
I even put a A coil in in the event I come across a compressor,it will have A/C to !!!!!!!!
I keep it at 45 and it will also get to 70 quickly and is very comfortable heat. Mine is propane, tank is behind the garage. I put my return as high as I could on the lift side (about 13' ceiling). Mounted the unit in the attic, nice and quiet. Total DYI cost about $1000 but well worth it.
