Garage Heater
11-06-2006, 08:14 PM
#16
Originally Posted by FORCE_FED_Z
I use both a torpedo and a propane convection heater in my shop. The torpedo works good for heating up quick and then the propane to maintain the heat. The only thing I don't like about the torpedo's is the noise. But its usually only on for a short time too. I personally don't like working above 55-60* anyway so I don't use that much fuel trying to keep warm.
If you are only going to be out there short periods of time- (under two hours) I would go with a torpedo. It warms up quick and thats what you want if you are typically short time stuff. If its more casual, then maybe the electric would be better since it will maintain a constant temp once it gets up there.
If you are only going to be out there short periods of time- (under two hours) I would go with a torpedo. It warms up quick and thats what you want if you are typically short time stuff. If its more casual, then maybe the electric would be better since it will maintain a constant temp once it gets up there.
Yes the torpedo heaters are loud but like you said they're only on for a short time.
Any idea how long a propane convection heater would take to heat a one car garage to around 60-65*?
11-06-2006, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 97z2801ss
nice nice Mark is the furnace man
lol yah. I actually work on the big stuff. I work with pipes that range from a 1 1/4" diameter all the way to 36" diameter.
But I know how to do residential too.
11-06-2006, 08:30 PM
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not sure- the one I have is adjustable from 30,000 to 80,000- on low setting it maintains my shop just fine- and its not insulated all that well either. It sucks propane down on high, but is not too bad on low. The adjustability is nice- I would say in a matter of 10-15 minutes the garage would be up to temp on high, then just turn it down to maintain the temp. But of course it all depends on your starting temp and how well insulated it is.
11-07-2006, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Phate
The 111,000 btu one at my work sucks kerosene like you wouldnt believe. Imo the torpedos are overkill. Too loud, too much fuel, and too much heat for a small space.
11-09-2006, 10:26 PM
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Ok so here's what I'm looking at. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._503598_503598
I'm thinking that I use this, hook it up to a 30lb propane tank and I should be all good.
Like you said Joe, I can turn it on high to heat up the garage and then turn it down to low just to keep the heat going.
Opinons?
I'm thinking that I use this, hook it up to a 30lb propane tank and I should be all good.
Like you said Joe, I can turn it on high to heat up the garage and then turn it down to low just to keep the heat going.
Opinons?
11-13-2006, 11:20 PM
#23
Well I picked this heater up today at Menards along with a 30lb propane tank. I must say it heats my little one car garage up really fast, with my 30lb tank I can go for months before I'll have to worry about filling it up again.
Thank you everyone for talking me into getting this heater, it is the best one for my situation.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._503598_503598
Thank you everyone for talking me into getting this heater, it is the best one for my situation.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._503598_503598
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