240 Heater

[mike93lx]

If the run is that easy and you have space in the panel, I would keep them separate. No adapter plugs and you don't have to switch back and forth. Adapters won't be cheap and probably won't be materially cheaper than a separate outlet.

But you can always worry about the welder later

 

[shubox56]

If the run is that easy and you have space in the panel, I would keep them separate. No adapter plugs and you don't have to switch back and forth. Adapters won't be cheap and probably won't be materially cheaper than a separate outlet.

But you can always worry about the welder later

Space in the panel is an issue. I have room for 1 240 breaker. I may do just that, think about the welder at a later date. It's a wish list item.

 

[larry_g]

https://king-electric.com/product/model-kbp/

I'm on my second year with the above heater in my machine area, 12x36' with less insulation than you have and I'm perfectly happy with it. The thermostat will control into the 40*f range and hold the room 60-65*f. It would go higher but that is a comfortable temp for me. I also have a regular 10" fan running at the other end of the room to keep air circulating and all seems to heat evenly. The Pic-a-watt feature is a series of separate heater cartridges that you can change individually and only wire in what you need for use. Me i'm running them all. Also understand this is running in a climate where it is mostly above freezing all the time and outside temps are in the 35-50*f range. If your in subfreezing area or what higher room temps then you might need more wattage.

Our local big box store had this on the shelf. https://www.lowes.com/pd/King-20-484-BTU-Electric-Space-Heater/3120547

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I'm 3 years into this heater now and it is still working for me.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[shubox56]

Santa finally arrived in IL.....