Shop/Space Heaters - Propane or Keroscene?

[gnihcraes]

Ok, So I have a little bit of money given to me for christmas, and want to spend it on something to heat my garage/shop. Small area, about 600sqf.

Should I go for forced air propane or kerosene - like a torpedo type space heater?

Kerosene probably has a smell to it doesn't it?

Propane will probably be more costly though. I already have a small propane heater, but it is only tank top and doesn't do much for the "whole" garage.

Any of you have experience with these types of heating, I'd value your opinion.

Thanks...

[tbaby303]

try these heaters it might get the job done. kerosene heater do have a smell to it and i think you will not like working in that smell. another option is.

[gnihcraes]

Yes, that's what I'm thinking ^^

I've considered the infrared type heaters, but their cost is greater and I'm not sure if it would be cheaper to run? I want to be comfortable in the garage! Warmer the better... that's where my reloading bench is. (Man cave)

I'm concerned about the smell of kerosene, I don't want to get headaches or anything from the smell. I do have a friend who has asthma and he would be visiting and reloading with me at times, don't need him laying on the floor wheezing even if it was warm.

[bjl913]

i had one of those reddy heaters that ran off propane! great deal! they kept my garage comfortable to turn a wrench!

[Marlin]

I've considered the infrared type heaters, but their cost is greater and I'm not sure if it would be cheaper to run?

The answer is no, Heat and electricity really do not go together as an economical heat source.. Unless of course, You are in a small electric room with 2500 amp gear in it... Even the new fangled infared ones will make the meter spin...

Most economical over the long run would be to just run a gas line to the the garage and do it that way.. If it's a detached garage, it might take a little longer for it to pay for itself.. If that is just not an option, then the propane is the next best bet.. Just make sure you have good ventilation,, Should be no problem..

[jerrymrc]

I have a 40,000 BTU bullet heater and notice no smell while it is running. Yes you do get a little on start up and shut down but for the most part they are 100 times better than the wick type.

I have also had a propane one but the Co was terrible. If I run the bullet kero one I see 1ppm after 2 hours of use in a 24'X24' garage. Just some thoughts.