Garage heater Tstat?

[ratdoggy]

Have a NG hanging heater in my garage.. Hamilton brand
Basically which thermostat should I use that actually works?
I see reviews all over the place. Right now I'm using a wall switch to run it

 

[Stuart in MN]

For a garage heater, assuming you want to turn it down when you're not out there working a low temperature thermostat may be a good idea. Something like this should work, but there are many other similar products: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Honeywell-CT50K-Low-Temperature-Thermostat-CT50K1028/202039852

 

[Bretny]

You should be aware that alot of digital thermostats dont work when its cold. I know...it sounds dumb as hell and it is.

You need the old style or one for low temp.

 

[Jim greengo]

You need to find out if it needs a 24v or 120v stat.

 

[matt_i]

You need to find out if it needs a 24v or 120v stat.

Good point, the thermostat is nothing more than a switch. If an external power supply is needed then you need to know if a HVAC transformer (120vac:24vac) is necessary.

 

[6768rogues]

I have a Reznor heater and I used a plain old simple mercury thermostat. I wanted to set it lower than the thermostat allowed, so I mounted it a little out of level. Then I set it, let the temperature stabilize, and marked it with the new temperature. A couple of days of experimentation let me know where every temperature I want is located.

 

[Jim greengo]

Good point, the thermostat is nothing more than a switch. If an external power supply is needed then you need to know if a HVAC transformer (120vac:24vac) is necessary.

You can also get a line voltage (120v) stat.

 

[Chetter]

I use an old Honeywell round t-stat that I took out of my house back in 1993 with a mercury switch, works great and will set as low as 40* which I set at 44* when I'm not working in garage.

 

[sarman47]

Pro1 has worked great for me in the garage.

Set point range from 25 degrees F to 90 degrees F (low set point is great for garage thermostats).

https://www.pro1iaq.com/non-programmable/t771

 

[ratdoggy]

I did buy an Enerco/Mr Heater..Works perfectly now
One I had bought originally would keep cycling the heater.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AG2NUK4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[CKS1955]

I use an old Honeywell round t-stat that I took out of my house back in 1993 with a mercury switch, works great and will set as low as 40* which I set at 44* when I'm not working in garage.

Same here.

Jay

 

[flyt100]

I use this one:

Honeywell TH5110D1006 Honeywell Non-Programmable Thermostat, Up To 1 Heat/1 Cool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GGPMO2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

It goes down to 40F (I keep mine at 50F according to Reznor's minimum recommendation)

 

[D45]

Honeywell low temp model, $25 shipped

 

[Pruittx2]

didn't think the furnaces like the low temp units for some reason.

 

[macs shop]

jumping in, as I am looking for one as well. I plan to install a NG Hot Dawg heater, and was planning to use a digital, but didnt realize there could be problems.

I would like to keep it at a min of ~45-50* when I am not out there, and I was hoping to have it accessible through Wi-Fi so I could turn it on from my phone so that it will be warm by the time I get out to it.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Guys, he already bought one. He posted again to provide an update.

I did buy an Enerco/Mr Heater..Works perfectly now
One I had bought originally would keep cycling the heater.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AG2NUK4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Jim greengo]

I use an old Honeywell round t-stat that I took out of my house back in 1993 with a mercury switch, works great and will set as low as 40* which I set at 44* when I'm not working in garage.