sterling or Modine??

[kserwa]

i live in chicago area and looking to get NG heater for garage its fully insulated and about 22x24 10' ceilings

i see a lot of people buy modine and thats what i was looking at also
but saw sterling GG 45k on sale for same as modine, can someone tell me if they any good or what should i look at getting ?

I'm new to all this and have no idea whats better
also i wan something vented.

 

[why worry]

Sterling makes a good product. As far as venting goes assuming you can take the "B" vent out through the roof it will need to extend 2 feet above the highest point within a 10 foot radius. Also depending upon the size it will require a combustion air source. Typically 1sq inch per 1000 BTU's. Something people miss which can lead to CO poisoning.
Dave

 

[CNGsaves]

OP . . . . another option might be Beacon Morris which is private label Sterling sold at Menards.

You have a Menards in your area ??

Top brands are:
. . . Reznor (UDAP or UDAS model - - - the "S" model has Separate Combustion)
. . . Modine Hot Dawg
. . . Sterling Garage Guy
. . . Beacon Morris (at Menards this is private label Sterling)

Next tier are more affordable like
. . . Mr Heater Big Maxx

Lots of GJer's have the Big Maxx and happy with it. Available at Northern Tool at $399 for 50K Btu and likely get discount coupon for lower price at RetailMeNot.com
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200577749_200577749

 

[kserwa]

I can get sterling or BM for under $600 45k btu ng and they both are separate combustion
And modine will run me $930 for separate combustion
I don't know anything about sterli or BM but don't really want to pay $930 for modine

Menards had BM 45k btu for around $450 plus tax
And sterling on sale $588 free shipping
Standard modine $598 shipped not separate combustion model.
Witch would be best to get?

 

[kserwa]

Sterling makes a good product. As far as venting goes assuming you can take the "B" vent out through the roof it will need to extend 2 feet above the highest point within a 10 foot radius. Also depending upon the size it will require a combustion air source. Typically 1sq inch per 1000 BTU's. Something people miss which can lead to CO poisoning.
Dave

Yes Dave I'll get second pipe to provide fresh air to combustion system and maim for exhaust most likely will go through the roof

 

[RAYJAY]

don't forget to check out reznor supply house is free shipping, no tax exp ny nj oh

http://www.supplyhouse.com/Reznor-UDAP-45-UDAP-45-Power-Vented-Gas-Fired-Unit-Heater-45000-BTU

 

[kserwa]

don't forget to check out reznor supply house is free shipping, no tax exp ny nj oh

http://www.supplyhouse.com/Reznor-UDAP-45-UDAP-45-Power-Vented-Gas-Fired-Unit-Heater-45000-BTU

Thanks! I know they really good heaters but also more expensive I would like to stay
In $600 range and would like separated combastion unit
As I be working on motorcycles with fuel and doing some painting (small parts) and don't want to risk.

 

[vicegripbloodblister]

Got a BM from Menards last year. Sep comb box ordered in. Works perfect,very quiet and no smells or vibration.

 

[kserwa]

Got a BM from Menards last year. Sep comb box ordered in. Works perfect,very quiet and no smells or vibration.

Thanks ! I'm still deciding

 

[sideways]

Be sure to check the price of the vent kit if you plan to purchase one. I was considering Menard's 80,000btu Big Maxx for $479 plus shipping. The 4" vent kit was an extra $350. Twice the cost of a 3" inch required by the 45K unit.....Does anyone know if there are less expensive vent kits available that would work?

 

[csp]

You can piece together your own venting from any number of online or local sources. Why buy a kit that may or may not work for your situation or may have pieces you don't need/use?