RaceDeck1
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Does anyone have a good suggestion for a portable heater to be used in our cabin garage in the mountains? ( 24x44'). Most used to heat up the space while we tinker on snow toys... There is only 110v power
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Portable Heater for Cabin Garage
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The FIB
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I'm assuming you don't have natural gas, next option would be propane. If you have access to firewood you could do a wood fired furnace or boiler. Kerosene is also an option, but they tend to put a lot of moisture in the air.
PNWguy
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I have a smaller version of this for my camper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DD6C4TC/?tag=atomicindus08-20
It runs on a BBQ size propane tank if you buy their hose.
It has a oxygen sensor, and is rated to use indoors.
Might not be big enough for a cabin that size, but I think propane is the only decent option. What's the budget?
It runs on a BBQ size propane tank if you buy their hose.
It has a oxygen sensor, and is rated to use indoors.
Might not be big enough for a cabin that size, but I think propane is the only decent option. What's the budget?
Bretny
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That mr buddy wouldnt scratch the surface after hours of running.
Why portable? Anything portable usualy A wont put out enough heat or B will burn up all the oxygen.
Have you considered a pellet stove or anything vented?
Why portable? Anything portable usualy A wont put out enough heat or B will burn up all the oxygen.
Have you considered a pellet stove or anything vented?
finn
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Bite the bullet and install a horizontally vented hanging propane fired heater. It’s a one time deal, and gets the heater up and out of the way.
Mine is a Beacon Morris, but all the big box stores sell something similar.
Something like 60-80k btu will heat the building quickly, assuming it is insulated.
A tank can be located next to the building. Your LP supplier can recommend a size suitable for the location and weather.
Mine is a Beacon Morris, but all the big box stores sell something similar.
Something like 60-80k btu will heat the building quickly, assuming it is insulated.
A tank can be located next to the building. Your LP supplier can recommend a size suitable for the location and weather.
theoldwizard1
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Try the Rinnai 824 LP. It is vent free, programmable stat built in. Excellent blower, cool to the touch and you can barely hear it.
Any vent free LP heater puts a TON of moisture in the building. Not an issue if it is for occasional use.
Any vent free LP heater puts a TON of moisture in the building. Not an issue if it is for occasional use.
Also, given that it is a modulating appliance which will fire from 8000 up to 24000 btu, once it gets the temp up it will modulate down to a a lower firing range, there-by reducing the moisture. I am a vented heater guy by training and inclination but the 510 and 824 are outstanding in the vent free field. I cold climates a bit of moisture addition isn't the worst thing. Vent frees are tested and approved as "space heaters" and "supplemental" heaters. Where you get into trouble with them is when they are not cleaned and they are run as primary heat.