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yay! buying a heater G73

rieferman

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The boss surprised us with a year end bonus despite the lower than expected company results. The catch is that he gave us Amazon gift cards, so it's not the same as cash. Which the wife and I decided was a good reason to spring for barn heat sooner than we anticipated.

We're only considering electric options.

Right now, uninsulated on the workshop side, but I will eventually insulate/OSB in there. Space is about 25 x 20 in size. But it's split directly in 1/2 with one side being "workshop" and the other side will be "woodshop". Often, I will make cuts in woodshop, and then return to workshop side to do the work. (edit: I can close doors to quarantine one side from the other allowing me to heat just the workshop without wasting energy on the woodshop side)

From all the reading on here, I think hanging a Dayton G73 on the workshop side is a good bet for right now. Later, if the woodshop side is cold, I can always install a second unit over there.

We ok with my decision on this one? Also, on Amazon, a couple of reviewers have noted that the Farenheit model is the same thing as the G73, and it saves you about $50 to make that choice. Is that right?
 
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L James

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Just did the same search as yourself. I ended up getting the Dayton G73 from the Greenhouse Megastore for $259 shipped! Got to me in 2 days! They get it from Grainger and it ships from the closest location to you. Great price and service!

HTH - No affliation...

Greenhouse Megastore - Dayton G73
 

r6100mph

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Bought mine from air and water.com

Can't remember what it cost, but was one of the lower priced stores.

As for the heater, I love it! Installed it last winter, and it's been working great for my 25'x30' 2-car detached garage. I did insulate walls and roof.

I only run it when I'm in the garage, just use the breaker for the actual switch.

I don't think you'll be disappointed with it!
 
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Falcon67

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Mine is humming away. Kept the shop at about 60~65 yesterday in the snow storm. It ran maybe 3 time in an hour. I had to keep it just a tick below LO because at LO and a little above it made it too hot in there.
 
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