Got a Dr. Heater 5600 watt electric heater

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I got a Dr. Heater 5600 watt heater for Christmas! I tried it out today. It works pretty good. I did a quick 2 hour test.

Conditions:
Outside temperature was 24 degrees F, snowing, 13mph wind. The garage was 38 degrees when I started. I pointed the heater away from my thermometer and I just pulled the Jeep into the garage prior so the engine was warm in the garage. Also, there is a big attic hole in my garage not closed up so I'm sure lots of heat went up and out through it.

Results:
Starting temp was 38
After 30 mins the temp was 44
After 60 mins the temp was 49
After 2 hrs the temp was 56

Conclusions:
For 2 hours, the electricity cost is about $1. It felt warmer than the 56 degrees it said on the wall. I was in a hoodie and took it off because I was hot. The other nice thing is that I can aim it right where I am working so the hot air is blowing right toward me.

Gotta love those little electric heaters!

Question: Did you wire up the end plug for that? Reason I ask is I've got plugs for welders, so I'm trying to figure out how I can utilize those plugs for two of these heaters when I'm not welding.

Does the base get hot?

haugy said:

Question: Did you wire up the end plug for that? Reason I ask is I've got plugs for welders, so I'm trying to figure out how I can utilize those plugs for two of these heaters when I'm not welding.

Does the base get hot?

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The receptacle is a NEMA 6-30R. It came with a plug on the wire for that style. I'm sure it all all be changed to match whatever your welder is. The whole housing doesn't seem to get hot at all. I can even touch the grate on the front and not get burned. Suprising. I guess because it moves such a large volume of air?