small home shop heater

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

11-24-2008, 06:42 PM	#19
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