Shop/Space Heaters - Propane or Keroscene?

[gnihcraes]

I'm keeping the heater away from the reloading bench... the heater is across the garage so there is no contact with anything else. There are other flammable items in the garage obviously, but I'm keeping it a safe distance from everything...

CO/CO2 - I did have to set it up to get some fresh air intake which seemed to make a difference... it was getting a little airless in there after a while.

Intresting thing though, I did bring out an extra CO detector I had in the house, it doesn't seem to register anything... I'll probably pick up another new CO detector at the store and mount it in the garage.

[GreenScoutII]

Yeah, an additional carbon monoxide detector is a good idea.

The dangers of CO are not to be underestimated. This is something where a guy doesn't want to take chances. Be careful, make sure you have adequate ventilation, and don't leave a running heater unattended...

Trust me on this one....

[Leroy01]

I feel that it is better to use an oil filled space heater as they are more effective and are not as dangerous as the kerosene or the propane ones. They are use electricity to run and are digital and therefore consume less energy.

[StagLefty]

I believe in the kerosene or propane heaters because you have emergency heat if the power fails !

[gnihcraes]

oil filled will not heat the garage in a timely matter, I'll freeze to death before it helps.

I'm using a propane forced air now and it takes it a while to make the space comfortable. I put a large tank on it so I don't have to refill as often...

[Wallary]

Did you check out Hot Water Baseboard Heaters? You might be able to find a small system that you could use. Try the Habitat for Humanity Store or a used construction material place. I just don't trust propane in a confined space. 2 cents worth

[rondog]

How big is your garage? My 18x18 is 324 sq. ft., and you said 600? That's pretty dang big, IMO.

Do you live someplace where you could use a wood or pellet stove? Those double-barrel stoves made from two 55 gal. steel drums work pretty good. You might even be able to poke your propane forced-air heater in the fire door and use that instead of wood.

Those drums will radiate out a LOT of heat once they're hot inside. I worked in a machine shop with one once upon a time. First and foremost should be insulation and drywall to seal the place up and keep the heat in.

I also have good ideas for storage if you're interested. I store tons of stuff on 24" shelves at the top of the walls, near the ceiling. Simple to build from 2x2's and particle board.

[gnihcraes]

I'm pretty good to go, propane is working for me right now. Wood burning is an option, but it will take up much needed space and then I have to deal with wood storage/purchase. By the time wood burning would make the garage hot enough, I'd probably be done with any projects anyway. Propane is working now, I can turn it on, low med high and get things going and stay warm for 15 minutes or several hours at a time.

Water heating isn't an option, detached garage, no fuel source other than electric and plumbing would be a pain in the neck...

I'll finish framing the walls and insulating the garage this spring/summer and it will be good for next winters projects.

[rondog]

I think I have to nominate you for Avatar Of The Month, by the way.....WTH did you get that? I'm getting hand cramps.

[gnihcraes]

heck, I'm not sure. Google images I believe... nice huh. Sorry for causing you pain.



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