So there is no gas run out to my shop. I'm looking to use an electric heater that can just be on low all the time, just to keep it from freezing in there when im not in there.
How many watts should I look for? Shop is 15x22. What do you guys use?
So there is no gas run out to my shop. I'm looking to use an electric heater that can just be on low all the time, just to keep it from freezing in there when im not in there.
How many watts should I look for? Shop is 15x22. What do you guys use?
You have 240V out there?
Probably going to be an expensive prospect unless it’s insulated.
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https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ste...ter/1001644875
I’ve always thought one of these “spider” style heaters Would be interesting.
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I was going to pick up something like this https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...5120p.html#srp to use in my shop.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I use a propane heater right now but we know how good those are.
You don't need to spend more than $150.
I have something like this one:
https://www.homehardware.ca/en/240-v...ater/p/5571917
My only complaint was once last year, its thermostat got confused and it wasted a pile of electricity heating it up to 22°C when it was only supposed to be ~14°
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Ummm... It's louder than a fan but not by a whole lot. You can easily talk on the phone while it cycles on.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
To OP:
You know that when you say "leave it on low all the time" that it doesn't work that way, right? It's either on or off and seeing a lower temp just means it cycles on less frequently and for shorter durations.
Just installed this exact unit in a insulated 22x24. Heats up fast and isn't loud at all.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
This is all I use in my garage. Makes it comfy to be in there pretty quick.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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I would have preferred to pick up the one from Canadian Tire but figured I would try out a contractor one first. Swung by Princess Auto and grabbed this one.
https://www.princessauto.com/en/4800...t/PA0008993263
I say go with a couple honeywell oil filled heaters
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Wow, that's cheap! I think you'll find that to be more than adequate.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
$179 at Princess Auto.
https://www.princessauto.com/en/7500...t/PA0008944829
I've had this exact same one in a double garage once and it heated the garage to 20C in no time when it was -15C outside.
make sure you check the wire gauge also
Why? The cord heat and wall outlet fire heat will only help. Have to keep an eye on the final result.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Thanks guys, good suggestions.
If you don't have 240v, this is pretty reasonable, although slow because they use natural convection. Each one is 1500w if my memory serves. 3000w would keep garage steady state I suspect. Would take a lot of hours to heat if it's cold soaked to minus 20 though.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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Yeah my shop is like 22x28 all lacking insulation and vaulted ceilings. I would like a permanent heater but not worth the costs yet so a smaller focused will work better for me.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Wouldn't something like this be better for that application?This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
https://www.princessauto.com/en/1500...t/PA0008944787
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