Opinions on this kerosene radiant heater

[Rizzo777]

Hi all

I currently have a 420 Sq ft garage and I'm planning on drywalling the ceiling this month. The walls are drywall but my ceiling is opened to the attic. I'd like some opinions on this radiant kerosene heater since I've heard torpedo units give out a ton of fumes and noisy. Are radiant heaters better in that department?

https://m.northerntool.com/products...s > Kerosene Heaters&utm_source=Google_PLA

 

[PWC Repair]

That thing will outright burn you up in that little space. The freestanding type around 30000 btu would be plenty with a little fan running to move the air. Thats what i use.

 

[Rizzo777]

Can you post a link? I have a 23k convection wick kerosene heater doesn't seem like it produces much heat but I don't have a drywall ceiling yet...

 

[PWC Repair]

Thats your issue. Everything is going right up into the attic.

 

[Pathfinders]

I have a 672 sq ft garage and I use a 30,000 btu heater and turn on a fan. Works great. Get the ceiling up and insulate.

 

[Bretny]

I have tried to use many types of non vented heaters. Spend a bit more and get a vented heater or go electric. Any flame in a building will burn all the oxygen. So your either cold or dead.

The kerosene wixk style heaters work well for keeping a place warm that is alreaty warm. They dont work well for heating a cold area. They just dont have the btu and air movement needed.

 

[4cyclic]

It will introduce lots of humidity. If it's temporary, ok then.

 

[fteufert]

400 square foot garage with non insulated OSB walls, and 6 inches of blown in insulation in the ceiling (OSB too)

My 32K kerosene heater heats up the garage with no issues (20 to 55 in about 1 1/2 hours)

Any new unvented gas heater will have an oxygen depletion valve, and not many garages are actually air tight enough to cause issues.

You will get some condensation, depending on the area you live in