Re-Verber-Ray Radiant Heaters?

[D45]

Anyone know about these or have info for me on these?


DR30 NMV-2
30,000 BTU
Natural Gas

Ventless?

Does not request electricity to run?


Do these take a special thermostat? Millivolt huh?


Looks like it cannot be mounted horizontal and must be angled............why?

 

[gungatim]

I have a re-verber-ray infrared tube heater I got at an auction without the tubes. never used it as the tubes and reflectors are too expensive.

but I did download some literature learning about them when I got it.

yours is not a tube style but a direct radient, the millivolt models do not need electricity to run (no fan like the tube style), and are lit with a pilot light. there is a model that uses electric spark iginition and can use a 24v thermostat.

note all their literature specifies these can NOT be used in a residential setting, garage, or shop attached to a residence.

linky https://www.infraredradiant.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/LIODR_DR-Series-Manual_25911_10-12_r2.pdf

 

[D45]

note all their literature specifies these can NOT be used in a residential setting, garage, or shop attached to a residence.

Why......because it does not have a vent?

 

[gungatim]

Why......because it does not have a vent?

no idea, assume code, probably due to vent. just saw it plastered all over the place on their site and documentation...I do know they get damn hot underneath, they heat objects not the air.

the one I have needs a vent even though it's propane, also needs fresh air in. if I could have found a sourse of 4" ss or aluminized pipe and reflectors and stuff I would be using it instead of my propane furnace in the shop as they are so much nicer, but when I bought it at an auction thinking I got a great deal, I had no idea it would be another grand for the rest of it...my $100 re-verber-ray tube heater sans tubes was not such a hot buy (no pun intended)...

 

[D45]

I bought it used, for CHEAP

The business closed down and this was only turned on twice

The owner told me he paid over $500 for this one

 

[rlitman]

Why......because it does not have a vent?

Probably.

I would guess that the mounting angle has to do with airflow through the unit.

Anyway, these unvented heaters add a LOT of moisture to the air. Is that something you really want?

I'd say that a radiant heater like this is a great idea for a poorly sealed space. A loading dock perhaps, or an outdoor vestibule / guard house.

I wouldn't want this in my shop. But if I got it cheap, I'd either turn it into a rotisserie cooker, or figure out a way to put it over my patio table outside.

 

[D45]

Thanks for the info......I might just post it up for sale

 

[D45]

Just curious still as to why this cant be used in a garage

Those unvented wall mounted NG heater, like Dyno Glo, Mr. heater, or Reddy Heaters are safe.......but this one isn't?

http://www.mrheater.com/25-000-btu-high-intensity-radiant-workshop-heater.html


http://www.mrheater.com/30-000-btu-vent-free-blue-flame-heater.html

 

[rlitman]

I would say it is summed up in your last picture. First off, it clearly states "not for residential use". I believe that rules out an attached garage. I'm not sure about a detached one.

And second, check out the minimum clearances. 72" from the front grill to combustibles beneath is a lot of space, and you still need space above and around it too.

That being said, if your garage is a freestanding structure, and you can meet the clearance requirements (and the fact that it is not explosion proof isn't an issue), then I don't see why it couldn't be used. Just reasons why it might not be the best choice.