I am really struggling to make a decision on a natural gas unit heater for my 40x40 with 12 ft. ceilings. The garage has r19 (2x6) in the walls and I will be blowing in fiberglass in the attic. I am pretty much settled that a 75btu will work, but can't seem to pull the trigger on which brand. Menards has the Beacon Morris on sale very similiar to what the Mr. Heater is pricewise and I can get a corporate discount at Grainger to get me within a few bucks for the Dayton. Any input? Thanks.
Beacon Morris vs. Mr. Heater vs. Dayton
- Thread starter ewtrone
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Shocker
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I would think any of them would be OK. I have a Mr. Heater I am about to install. Others have the Dayton or the Beacon Morris.
krooser
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There's another thread that mentioned the Dayton heaters are now Chinese sourced... I guess that would make me cross it off my list.
Shocker
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Erp...scratch Dayton...
ErickForest
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The Nat. Gas Dayton heaters are not made in China. They are made by Sterling.
logical
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Units basically identical to Daytons are also sold as well under the Sterling nameplate...slightly cheaper. try: http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/accessory/heaters4.shtml
I bought my 75K and have used for 3 years no issues....although mine is an actual Dayton branded unit. Also take a look at the harsh environment thermostats they sell...they are much more "garagey" than a standard control.
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ironroad 9c1
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Picked up my used sterling 75K hanging unit from craigslist and it works flawless, I just need to install a electronic ignitor, tired of breaking out the grill lighter.
redsky49
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The electric Dayton G73 is manufactured offshore. Dayton products are sourced from numerous vendors, US and Asian.
ripsnortMN
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Just get a Modine hotdawg and be done with it.