Garage heater suggestions

[Paintguy007]

Finally bought a house that has a usable garage. Its 24x30, recently built, its insulated well. For whatever reason the previous owner never heated it.

I do paint and body work, so I was looking at something that pulls air from the outside.

Any suggestions on a brand or BTU rating?

It is natural gas

Thanks

 

[jmarkwolf]

I've got a 28ft x 30ft well insulated detached garage/shop with finished interior and a 10ft ceiling.

The 45,000BTU Beacon-Morris hanging heater I bought from Menards works well in southeast Michigan.

I keep it at 55deg when I'm not in there, and it will climb to 65-70 in about 15 minutes.

The ceiling fan made a huge difference in keeping the heat uniform throughout the room. It would stratify before the fan (toasty above the belt, noticeably cooler below the belt).

 

[laser3kw]

Welcome paintguy
where you at? that will have some bearing on what well work the best.

 

[Rlfd213]

I got an older working furnace for 50.00 and it works great for me

 

[Showkey]

I would consider a new 96% NAT GAS for less than $800. Can be installed up or horizontal, easy PVC venting. 40-60k BTU 40 likey would do the trick if it's well insulated.

http://www.alpinehomeair.com/viewproduct.cfm?productID=453069464

 

[brycez28]

I have a 14'x24' garage, somewhat insulated. I get hot with my 25k propane torpedo heater.

 

[soapii]

If you do paint/body work then you want a radiant tube. Anything forced air will be blowing dust etc around all the time which will be a royal pain as you do paint/body work.

--Joe