Heaters...

[bobemmerich]

Thinking of getting 2 of these for the ceiling in my garage. First warm it up with the Mr Heater HERO, then put these on to keep it toasty. Thoughts? Suggestions?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Broan-Wire-Element-1250W-Ceiling-Fan-Forced-Heater-154/100033129

 

[BlackLead]

Thinking of getting 2 of these for the ceiling in my garage. First warm it up with the Mr Heater HERO, then put these on to keep it toasty. Thoughts? Suggestions?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Broan-Wire-Element-1250W-Ceiling-Fan-Forced-Heater-154/100033129

I think that's a bathroom heater. How small is your garage?

 

[VictorBravo]

Also, do you have separate circuits to tie them into? Two of those would trip a 20 amp circuit.

If your shop is bigger than a few hundred square feet, I think you'll want to look at 220 heaters if you want to go electric.

 

[VictorBravo]

I use one of these in a 24 X 24 modestly insulated pole barn:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200395481_200395481

You need at least a 30 amp 220 circuit. I plug mine into my 50 amp welder outlet. It warms up the space to a comfortable 50-55 degrees F when it's less than 10 F outside. It won't do better than that, but 55 is workable for me in winter.

 

[bobemmerich]

Havent measured it, but i figure its about 30 ide x 20 deep, un insulated roof is 12' at the peak. it has its own 100 amp sub panel, so I'm not worrried about that.

 

[bobemmerich]

I'd agree, 50-55 is good for working when its 10 outside. Looking to supplement my Mr Heater HERO-Which I might add is a great unit-I could run this, get it toasty and then use something else to keep it warm. I just figured if I had 2 fan type heaters on the ceiling, air would circulate better.