Heater

[Ramper]

I have a lead on a Chromalox (or Chromalux) 6kW radiant heater. It is listed on CL and the poster says that it worked when he removed it 3 years ago, but one tube does not heat. He commented that he may have wired it incorrectly this time.

He is asking $100 because he said a new tube is $90.

He listed model RBC-62 but I can not seem to find that model.

Anyone know about this heaters? I would be using it in an insulated 30x40 shop in Minnesota. I would just be looking to keep the equipment a little warm. When I work out there I would also have propane construction heaters to use.

 

[Ramper]

Well, I am picking it today for $40 CASH.

It is a chormalox RBC6-2. 240 volts and 6000 watts.

 

[dave67fd]

Seems it didn't sell in the 4 months it was available.

Have you confirmed if the tubes are still available? Nothing found on Chromalox web site (p/n-393-048048-001). You might want to contact them.


http://www.proheatinc.com/products/chromalox/Literature/PG-Radiant/PG418.pdf

This unit is about 20k BTU's and will be costly to run. Be aware of your propane construction heaters introducing excessive moisture in your shop. They also need proper ventilation.

 

[Ramper]

Why is this unit going to be "costly" to run? How is it different than running multiple 1500 watt heaters on 120 volts?

The garage is well vented (not air tight).

 

[dave67fd]

Probably no different. That will be costly as well. Your 6000 watt heater calculated should produce abit over 20k btu's. You effectively want a 60-70k+ btu heater for your 1200 sq.ft. shop

Of course, it all depends on how warm you want to keep it, for how long and the climate zone your in.

Again, you can heat with your construction heaters but they introduce a ton of moisture and are not healthy. With the extra ventilation you need to introduce more/longer heat to keep the same temp.

 

[Ramper]

This is not nessecarily a long term solution. I "plan" to add more heat at some point. This unit will at least take the chill off the snow removal equipment.