Temporary Garage Heating...

[mpire]

What do you recommend for a short term garage heating option?

Not looking for a permanent install, but something that I could set up and use a couple days and then put back in storage till next year.

It got down to 30 degrees twice this year. Only time I would need additional heating would be during long drawn out car projects.

Stick with an electric heater, or should I do a propane heater or something along those lines?

Probably use it less than 20 days a year.

 

[phbsales]

 

[phbsales]

Then again, it might be too much.........

 

[mpire]

Can I use that in an inside garage with the doors closed?

 

[phbsales]

Can I use that in an inside garage with the doors closed?

If you want to be overcome with CO, go right ahead.........

Short answer: No.

I would recommend an electric heater.

 

[mpire]

Thanks for he input.

I have to ask these stupid questions because heating knowledge is very limited here in Florida.

 

[pattenp]

If you have a 240V outlet in your garage get a 240V electric heater that's sized for the amps of that circuit. You may need at least a 4000 to 5000 watt unit. What size is your garage?

 

[pattenp]

I have one of these to take the chill off in my garage.

http://www.air-n-water.com/product/MUH35.html

 

[jimp]

http://www.heater-store.com/triple_tank_top_propane_radiant_heater_mr_heater_mh42t_2794_prd1.htm
I use these to spot heat when I don't want to heat the whole shop. I assume your garage is not air tight so lack of oxygen should not be an issure. CO is not.

Not recommending the web sight, just quick picture.

 

[phbsales]

Electric infrared heaters suspended from the ceiling would also work. But if you're also considering cooling the space as well, why not just get a mini-split heat pump instead of cooling only?

 

[mpire]

The mini-split I purchased was on closeout and the price to add heat would have been around $500.

I am looking for a cheap (Under $200) alternative to help get over the coldest days. Most of the time a sweatshirt will be more than adequate for my needs.

I also tend to be very socially oriented towards cars, so the more people I can get to show up at my house and do car stuff the better. I see a fully air-conditioned/heated garage to be a big plus.

 

[metaldad]

burn barrel and a few old skids is a cheep alternative.

 

[RoadBeater]

I've got a 7.5KW electric heater that I plug into my welder outlet. Just put an on/off switch across the thermostat terminals, turn it on when cold, off when warm.......

Works really well when I'm doing brakes, I just move it to where I'm working at.

 

[VWingman]

I have used one of these in my garage the past 2 years and it has worked pretty well. The problem was having it on the floor and always getting in the way. But it certainly took the chill out out some cold Stl nights.
Kerosene Heater

 

[Agent1320]

It doesnt get too cold here in South Texas, but it gets colder than I like. I use a propane heater in my 1200 sqft poorly insulated building and it does ok. The coldest it got inside the shop was 30-degrees (high teens outside). The propane heater is the kind with dual heaters that mounts to a typical bottle. It works ok if you're not moving around alot. After about 2 hours of running the thermometer was in the high 40's, which isn't too bad when you're welding and stuff. It would probably work better in a 2 car garage.

 

[spongerich]

I have a kerosene bullet that I like a lot. I'm not worried about using it with the doors closed because my barn leaks plenty of air (yet another project to deal with).

They're a little loud, but even when it's 0 outside, I can be pretty comfortable in the shop.

The biggest problem I have is that the nearest place for kerosene is a half hour from here, so I usually stock up 25 gallons at a time. Home Depot and Lowes carry kero, but I'm not gonna pay $11/gallon for it.