Heating a garage

[632 Regal]

I used to use 2 propane BBQ grills with lots of success. Dont cook food on it as tempting as it would be, it will stink for weeks.

[winfred]

the roof is varly open in our shop so constant operation is ok and due to the openess nessary, it should heat up a small room quickly (small one is like 115k btu) then you shut it off

I've seen the kerosene heaters but I don't know if the garage is sufficiently ventilated. How important is ventilation with a kerosene heater, is an open window enough? I was leaning towards a cheaper electrical alternative but it doesn't sound like it'll be as effective.

[JonE]

I have a small propane heater called a Mr. Heater, about 7 or 8,000 BTU takes the small propane cans. This works pretty well for small jobs, directed right at the project. Now there is a larger Mr. Heater that can use two of the cans, thus, doubling the heating capability, I wish I had been able to to get that one as I live in Minnesota and winters get kinda brutal. Anyway, it is handy and can be used in a pinch if the power goes out in the house, or in a cold basement space that need supplimental heat. I've used the kerosene "jet" heaters in an addition project, things heat up pretty well with 35000BTU's but are very smelly.

[Gene in NC]

Find Winfred's forced air under car recommendation very appealing. Nothing like under car work on cold concrete. See link for possible help on heater sizing.

Does forced air on Kero heater make odor worse? Would propane be better?

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...ht=garage+heat

[Dave M]

I installed a forced air natural gas furnace that runs off the house gas line. I thought about propane etc, but considered the external tanks and potential venting probs a negative in my situation. I chose the nat gas as I could pick up a used, small furnace for $100, dig the ditch for the gas line myself and not worry about two fuel sources. Built a 2 x4 frame for it get it off the floor and had a guy come in to do duct work. Very tidy set-up.

Not sure about the BTUs, but the 26 x 16' space heats up in 15 minutes in Thunder Bay Ontario weather. No complaints.

Good luck with whatever you choose,

Dave M

[winfred]

we are running two of the kerosene jet engines now and it gets our 25X50 shop nice and warm, they don't really make much smell as i usually have one pointed at me and it's not a problem but in a closed space it's hard to say how bad it would get

Find Winfred's forced air under car recommendation very appealing. Nothing like under car work on cold concrete. See link for possible help on heater sizing.

Does forced air on Kero heater make odor worse? Would propane be better?

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...ht=garage+heat

[Badkrma]

The best heat that I have found is the Blue Flame heater. SAFE FOR INDOOR USE.....

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...03602&R=503602

cut and paste the site. I picked mine up at Norther tools, but I know that Harbor Freight has them also. Make sure to get the fan to go with it. Can heat a 32X45 garage to the point that you ahve to wear a tee shirt.

[bahnstormer]

layers =]
of clothes hehehe

[FWinNH]

The best heat that I have found is the Blue Flame heater. SAFE FOR INDOOR USE.....

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...03602&R=503602

cut and paste the site. I picked mine up at Norther tools, but I know that Harbor Freight has them also. Make sure to get the fan to go with it. Can heat a 32X45 garage to the point that you ahve to wear a tee shirt.

Even a better bet:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9784&R=1029784

[winfred]

got a small one of those in the kitchen for mom aka ice cube