heating a 22x24 shop

[MichaelGJ47]

G, Day All

I am looking for some advice on heating my shop.NG is about 40 feet away at the house so I am thinking propane and floor space is at a premium so I am thinking a ceiling mounted unit.NG is cheaper here so would like to use it but I am not sure what it would cost to bring it over from the meter outside the house.I assume it would have to be below ground by a couple of feet .Any suggestions?

 

[thickhead]

Call your local gas company and see if they will assist with the new line.

 

[The Cobbler]

Nat gas is not a big deal to install. depth for me was ( I think) 24" with tracer wire . I ran 1" CTS MDPE like seen here https://www.hdpesupply.com/mdpe-gas-pipe-coils/?sort=priceasc .they have all the fittings , risers etc.

 

[Jkstang78]

My garage is the same size. I use 2 different things in my garage. Since I don't have N.G. and my house runs off propane and have no hook up in my garage for P.P. I use an electric heater and Indoor Kerosene Convection Heater

These are exactly what I use to heat my garage. On really cold days I will start with the Kerosene to get rid of the chill out and switch to Electric heater to keep the temp steady.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200664955_200664955

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200578579_200578579

 

[GasNSteering]

I have a 24 x 28 insulated garage with 12' ceilings. I use a set up as mentioned above. I use a 70k kero hybrid radiant if I need fast heat or to raise 30 degrees. Then I use the round kero to build/maintain temp- works great for that purpose depending on demand. I have 2 electrics 220v one for each of my 220 outlets- one for 20 amp outlet and the other for 30amp when my compressor is not in use. Got them from Amazon.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Piping NG 40ft will almost certainl be cheaper than getting propane set-up.

 

[Falcon67]

NG or electric. A 5kW heater will work in that small a space easy, but the NG will pay back it's install in savings quicker.

 

[astroracer]

Check with your NG supplier as suggested. I was thinking like you when I put the furnace in my shop, just run it off propane. By the time I had all of the numbers the gas co. could drop a line and actually put a meter on my shop for a LOT less then getting the propane installed... Check it out. NG is the way to go , cheap consistant heat.
Mark

 

[MichaelGJ47]

Wow, thanks for all the info .I am now getting in contact with the gas company.With no floor space, I will start looking for a ceiling mount unit. If it turns out too expensive I will then go the small kerosene or electric way , the shop is very well insulated with 2x6 walls and roxul insulation.The nice thing about the gas is that on a thermostat I can safely leave it set at just above freezing and then when I enter the shop it won't take much time to heat up

 

[old__man]

Have you thought of a heat pump? It would be almost perfect for your climate I would think.

 

[astroracer]

Wow, thanks for all the info .I am now getting in contact with the gas company.With no floor space, I will start looking for a ceiling mount unit. If it turns out too expensive I will then go the small kerosene or electric way , the shop is very well insulated with 2x6 walls and roxul insulation.The nice thing about the gas is that on a thermostat I can safely leave it set at just above freezing and then when I enter the shop it won't take much time to heat up

^^^This^^^. My thermostat is set at 50 degrees. The shop stays warm and, like you are thinking, it doesn't take anytime at all to bring the temp up. The real plus here is, the tools are also warm. The heated side of my shop is 26 x 30, I have two lathes and a mill in there and keeping it all warm is a big incentive to get out there when it is cold.
Mark

 

[MichaelGJ47]

Have you thought of a heat pump? It would be almost perfect for your climate I would think.

Yes that would be ideal but the price is fairly high and I am only out there 3 or 4 nights a week

 

[MichaelGJ47]

^^^This^^^. My thermostat is set at 50 degrees. The shop stays warm and, like you are thinking, it doesn't take anytime at all to bring the temp up. The real plus here is, the tools are also warm. The heated side of my shop is 26 x 30, I have two lathes and a mill in there and keeping it all warm is a big incentive to get out there when it is cold.
Mark

Yes I hope if is warm I will be out there 5 or6 nights a week getting my car ready for spring.

 

[Jackfre]

Your timing is excellent. Fortis BC is going to begin offering rebates on the Rinnai Energysavers the first of the year. As well, they will run the service for you for I think it is 25 M free. Give them a call right away though as they are I think about 60 days out on new digs. Right now you are looking at 4X the cost of NG to heat with electricity. An EX-22CT would be more than enough for your space. If the garage is well insulated and built I'd go with an EX-17. If you want to speak with the local BC Rep, I can put you in touch with the right person. If you intend to do this right away you could go with a propane unit and convert it once the NG line is run.

 

[Tj-gord]

In alberta here, my local ng company built my line. I trenched and set the line, hvac/pipe fitter buddy did the hook up. Line was a standard yellow poly line with risers and shut offs included, 48 feet long, 3/4 thick.. Cost 240 ish to have it built. Used black pipe once inside the garage. The whole hook up was less than 500bucks in material. Im runnimg a 80000btu mr heater big max in a 40x30x13. Really happy with it, quiet and works well. Your shop is smaller so a 45000or 50000 would be perfect.