small home shop heater - Page 2

njk53 · 11-25-2008, 11:35 PM

My pick would also be the Dayton Electric heater. Propane is sky high in price, natural gas is about the same, and a fuel oil/diesel torpedo isn't much better and a bit hard on fuel. In east Texas with the weather being in the 40-50° F range, the electric will knock the chill out of the air just fine. You will see that the comfortable working temperature will be in the 60-65°F range.

bobby · 11-26-2008, 08:18 AM

I have one of those Mr. Heater that goes on top of a propane tank. Mines a single burner but you can get them in double and triple. Heats my garage in about 30 minutes, then you have to turn it off for a while. They are cheap and so is a propane tank. Oh yea, did I mention that they are portable. you can throw themin your trailer if you want to, just crack a window couple of inches.

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340Cuda · 11-23-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by T Hall

The 220 volts help keep the cost down compaired to 110 v.

I can understand how a 220v heater could be more powerful but are they really more efficient than 110v heaters?

I have a well insulated 35 x 12 shop that is attached to the house. I have a very old Arvin 1650/1300 watt 110v heater that will warm it up and keep it warm even if very cold outside. However I don't like to run it on the 1650 setting real long because it will heat the power cord up also.

Bill

Dave Goob Cook · 11-23-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 340Cuda

I can understand how a 220v heater could be more powerful but are they really more efficient than 110v heaters?

I have a well insulated 35 x 12 shop that is attached to the house. I have a very old Arvin 1650/1300 watt 110v heater that will warm it up and keep it warm even if very cold outside. However I don't like to run it on the 1650 setting real long because it will heat the power cord up also.

Bill

You pay for kilowatt hours, and watts are watts, no matter what the voltage.
The efficiency of 220 over 110 is less loss from the heat of the wiring, as the wires get hot, the current resistance rises.

House of Darts · 11-24-2008, 06:42 PM

Any form of heat whether electric, oil or gas presents a few issues. Most unit require that you have a" no pile" zone 36" from the heat source( you can't stack anything in that area). If you plan to do any maintence, the fumes from brake clean, lacquer thinner, etc are a real source for ignition. Open element heat units, like electric, naturally attract dust and when this lays on the elements, SHOUT FIRE. The torpedo heaters, propane or kero, are very loud and spit fire from time to time. The best source for heat is any unit that takes combustion air from the outside. They usually have thermostats and blower motors and has less of a "no pile" zone. Propane or nat. gas is the best and the units that use heating fuel are OK. The waste oil heaters are a pain and don't burn syn. oils very well. Electric heaters are alright if you can mount them high in the ceiling, 12' w/a 4' cushion before the ceiling. I have had 4 shops in 15 yrs. and the gas throught the wall is the best and safest. I also spray in my shop and safety is my main concern

11-25-2008, 11:35 PM	#1
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: small home shop heater My pick would also be the Dayton Electric heater. Propane is sky high in price, natural gas is about the same, and a fuel oil/diesel torpedo isn't much better and a bit hard on fuel. In east Texas with the weather being in the 40-50° F range, the electric will knock the chill out of the air just fine. You will see that the comfortable working temperature will be in the 60-65°F range. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

11-26-2008, 08:18 AM	#2
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: small home shop heater I have one of those Mr. Heater that goes on top of a propane tank. Mines a single burner but you can get them in double and triple. Heats my garage in about 30 minutes, then you have to turn it off for a while. They are cheap and so is a propane tank. Oh yea, did I mention that they are portable. you can throw themin your trailer if you want to, just crack a window couple of inches. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...2707_200332707 http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...2713_200332713 http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...2713_200332713 __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

11-24-2008, 06:42 PM	#5
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: small home shop heater Any form of heat whether electric, oil or gas presents a few issues. Most unit require that you have a" no pile" zone 36" from the heat source( you can't stack anything in that area). If you plan to do any maintence, the fumes from brake clean, lacquer thinner, etc are a real source for ignition. Open element heat units, like electric, naturally attract dust and when this lays on the elements, SHOUT FIRE. The torpedo heaters, propane or kero, are very loud and spit fire from time to time. The best source for heat is any unit that takes combustion air from the outside. They usually have thermostats and blower motors and has less of a "no pile" zone. Propane or nat. gas is the best and the units that use heating fuel are OK. The waste oil heaters are a pain and don't burn syn. oils very well. Electric heaters are alright if you can mount them high in the ceiling, 12' w/a 4' cushion before the ceiling. I have had 4 shops in 15 yrs. and the gas throught the wall is the best and safest. I also spray in my shop and safety is my main concern