I don't believe so,,, just set to lowest setting. BUT That's where the safety wall switch comes in. When I leave the shop, I'll turn it off. Cutting supply of the 120v to the unit. Check first pick, There is a single pole, with pilot light switch I'll use to turn heater on. pilot light will...
I'm 48x28x10 no windows and 2 doors, Only have 2in spray foam on 60% of walls and nothing yet in ceiling. Mid Michigan. I went with the 80k. I'll only be a weekend warrior, and will Not be keeping it up to temp all the time.
Northern tools has the best prices, I got my 80 on sale for $30 more...
I got one for $14 at menards shows current temp and set temp. Very basic. and unless you want to do the run the fan only thing, or do a NEST style or adjustable one, you'll only need 18-2 wire. Got 25Ft of that also $9. Ran mine yesterday, and installed stat on the wall. For my Mr Heater 80000...
Continue working to get the Big Maxx, ready. Did the dedicated circuit wiring install,, added the pilot light type safety switch, single pole 20 amp outlet, and thermostat install. So that part is all done and ready. Onto the exhaust next, stupid work will get in the way for a few days,, but...
I put this in 2 yrs ago. 28x48x10 and I tarped off 1/4 of it, so approx 12x18,, foam sprayed walls 2in thick, is all the insulation I have.
it's a 7500 watt unit, and does 27500btu's.
If you stand under it it's hot, But takes HOURS to get the area warm enough for me to get much done. I'm @...
Hung the new Bix Maxx 80. by myself. Almost lost it, I think the drywall lift will be going in the trash soon! It's done its fair share of work over the years, but is way sloppy, bent parts, creaks and pop's as it goes up, and get's more unstable the higher it gets. I've got 10 more OSB...
just picked up 10 more 7/16 osb to finish off my ceiling today at Menards. $9.95 ea $8.86 after mail in rebate. It was $11.45 last week during the 10% off home improvement sale they were doing. :(
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m in Mid Michigan, and would not suggest drywall at all. The moisture on the foggy early/late winter days,, will wreak havoc on it. X2 on the continuing of the 2x4's and OSB. In area's you know you'll hang things,, you can put some added vertical 2x4's tying the horizontal ones together...
You've got the tools,,, a brain and 2 hands,, and now with the internet to search codes,, find videos and how to's for about anything, it's pretty easy, if your even somewhat handy.
good luck, and enjoy the time.
If it ain't a Bulldog,,, it's just a dog.
I've had bullies for over 30 years, awesome dogs.
This is Baby Girl 5 and the pup is Bearoness 5 months. or bear
I've got a 35k-45k-55k propane torpedo heater, I run on a 20lb tank
I also have a 55k kerosene/diesel fuel torpedo. in a 28x48x10 When I've had to work on my cars in the years past, I just fire 1 or both of those up and point to area I'll be in 10 ft away. No ceilings in the barn either at that...
I'm doing Big Maxx 80,000 in 28x48x10, pole barn. Two 9ft insulated doors. 60% of walls are sprayed already, no windows. got heater for 425 delivered. going with an all B-vent, thru roof vent, and doing all work by myself. Propane co will test and hookup gas lines, and do first burn...
mine as well was all in one bag,, inside of another bag, with another bag. 1 for jets, smaller kit with spring and a few labels, and then decals, with install manual. Good luck. I'll be doing my conversion part tomorrow night, and hopefully installing later this week I hope. Gotta fix the...
your thinking Horizontal, using stainless with higher cost.
I'm going Up!!
Vertical kits have standard 1 wall pipes then a B-vent where it goes thru the roof. Like this...
So I'll assume that Knowone has a clue? ;)
I went ahead and got a B-vent draft hood, to hook to back first, then an elbow and a 5ft piece. So it will be an all B-Vent install. This will give me the height I need for proper roof clearance. Of course I got the 4" firestop, flange, storm...
After looking I think and Every thread in this forum, concerning big maxx installs, My heads turning in circles, abit.
So here is my situation
If I hang my heater in my chosen location, with all clearances observed. It looks like I could just use a standard 12" straight pipe out the back of...