Rockytime Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Yessiree, got er done. I've tried a milk-house heater, small propane heater and a parabolic heater all without much luck. The worst part in addition to being ineffective I always had to step around them which is a PITA in a small shop. The shop is 1/3 partitioned off in a two car garage. One wall is common with the kitchen, two walls are common to the garage and one outside wall with window. All walls are insulated. I direct the heater towards the outside window wall. I suspended the heater so it can be rotated . Many of the heaters I looked at were more expensive and many did not come with cord, thermostat or on/off switch.Those were a bit higher wattage and had to be wired with a cord and plug. This little unit is ready to be plugged in. Just mount a 220 outlet. Temperature was about 45 degrees. With the garage door up and the double doors in the shop open it warmed the shop up to60 degrees in about 15 minutes. Of course it was trying to heat the garage too. heppnerguy, lawson56, WayneMahler and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I have a barn heater,at least thats what they call it.110, 2 settings fan blower.it takes a good hour to warm my little shop up. I like the way you have your heater set up. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I live in Southern Arizona and do not need a heater.....how lucky am I? Dick heppnerguy OCtoolguy and lawson56 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Rockytime said: Yessiree, got er done. I've tried a milk-house heater, small propane heater and a parabolic heater all without much luck. The worst part in addition to being ineffective I always had to step around them which is a PITA in a small shop. The shop is 1/3 partitioned off in a two car garage. One wall is common with the kitchen, two walls are common to the garage and one outside wall with window. All walls are insulated. I direct the heater towards the outside window wall. I suspended the heater so it can be rotated . Many of the heaters I looked at were more expensive and many did not come with cord, thermostat or on/off switch.Those were a bit higher wattage and had to be wired with a cord and plug. This little unit is ready to be plugged in. Just mount a 220 outlet. Temperature was about 45 degrees. With the garage door up and the double doors in the shop open it warmed the shop up to60 degrees in about 15 minutes. Of course it was trying to heat the garage too. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 It always feels good when you set out to do something and after some struggles, you find the solution you were after.. Good Job Dick heppnerguy OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Glad you got things worked out. With the temps around here lately I had to use a small electric heater in my shop. Makes a huge difference when in there for a long time. OCtoolguy and lawson56 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Rockytime said: Yessiree, got er done. I've tried a milk-house heater, small propane heater and a parabolic heater all without much luck. The worst part in addition to being ineffective I always had to step around them which is a PITA in a small shop. The shop is 1/3 partitioned off in a two car garage. One wall is common with the kitchen, two walls are common to the garage and one outside wall with window. All walls are insulated. I direct the heater towards the outside window wall. I suspended the heater so it can be rotated . Many of the heaters I looked at were more expensive and many did not come with cord, thermostat or on/off switch.Those were a bit higher wattage and had to be wired with a cord and plug. This little unit is ready to be plugged in. Just mount a 220 outlet. Temperature was about 45 degrees. With the garage door up and the double doors in the shop open it warmed the shop up to60 degrees in about 15 minutes. Of course it was trying to heat the garage too. It's 59 right now in south Florida and I'm freezing, lucky you!!!!! OCtoolguy and lawson56 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 I came in from the garage today and told Mrs. Ig that I'm tired of either freezing out there or sweltering. I have a feeling I'm going to have some construction done soon to build a wall to separate my work space from the rest of the garage, have 2 windows installed and put in a window AC/Heater. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 26 minutes ago, Iguanadon said: I came in from the garage today and told Mrs. Ig that I'm tired of either freezing out there or sweltering. I have a feeling I'm going to have some construction done soon to build a wall to separate my work space from the rest of the garage, have 2 windows installed and put in a window AC/Heater. Good idea. About 20 years ago prior to my retirement I had a contractor partition off my garage. I wanted a comfortable place to work and hang out. I have AC and now have some serious heat. You'll be glad you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPi Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/14/2018 at 4:38 PM, Iguanadon said: I came in from the garage today and told Mrs. Ig that I'm tired of either freezing out there or sweltering. I have a feeling I'm going to have some construction done soon to build a wall to separate my work space from the rest of the garage, have 2 windows installed and put in a window AC/Heater. One word: INSULATION My dear sweet wife and I built a separate workshop inside our garage. Measures 8' X 12'. The garage is not heated. The temperature inside the shop was at about 68 degrees yesterday evening when I shut it down. Outside temp this morning was 23 degrees. Temperature inside the garage was 38 degrees. Temp inside the shop this morning - no heater running - was 51 degrees. (This is central Texas - low tonight is forecast to be a record setting 16 degrees - where is global warming when you need it?) I have a small, plug into 120 volt, heater with a high (1500 watts) and low (750) setting. On low setting, it raised the temp from 51 up to 61 degrees in about 30 minutes. It is very well insulated. I think the expression is "Heat it with a candle, cool it with an ice cube." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I heat my whole garage with 50k btu natural gas heater. It is 990sqft and insulated well. Cost a $10.00 a month. I keep it at 70degrees all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 During our next snow storm (if we ever have one), Rockytime will be in his shop in short pants and a tank top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 My breath comes in short pants! jbrowning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPi Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 No way would I wear short pants. My legs are too white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Rocky, I hope this works out for you, but I am afraid of what our hydro bill might be at the end of the month. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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