KillJoy Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I am in the planning stages of finishing our Unfinished, Deteatched Garage. Currently, there is only 120V Service in the Garage, and NO gas line. I am wanting to put in a Garage Heater, and have NO CLUE which would be "better". Both will need some work to install (possibly 220 Service or Gas Line). It will not be used on a regular basis, so energy comsumption is not a MAJOR concern. Our Garage is about 20'x20'x8'. If you were in this situation, which would you choose and why? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
302Powered Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 My Dad has had a heater like this one http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=296655-2156-MH25NG&detail=desc&lpage=none for several years and it works great. -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 If it is drywalled / insulated, even a small 220 electric heater will warm that size right up. And then you can use the 220 for welding....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 How often are you going to be in the garage? Do you want it temp controlled all year round? If you're only wanting to heat it 4 or 5 times a winter, a small kerosene or propane heater is plenty to knock the edge off. If you'll be in there much more ofter, I vote gas, if you already have gas service at your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Finished as in livable space or finished as in??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Finished as in livable space or finished as in??? Insulation, Drywall, Tape, Mud, Paint. Walls and Ceiling. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Having a heated garage is the best shit ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I have a 23,000 BTU kerosene convection heater. ($100 @ tractor supply). What I like about it, is that it heats the garage PLENTY and doe not require plugging into the outlet like the torpedo heaters. The reason being that if my power goes out I can use this heater for a little while. Even though its kerosene, it is safe to use indoors, just as a safety measure I have a carbon monoxide alarm too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I have a unit similar to this. Ventless design. Ours has the optional fan with it. Our garage is 2.5 cars and an extra 5' deep and is attached. Master bedroom is above it, so keeping it at 60 degrees most of the winter really helps both the garage and inside our home. A nice programmable thermostat kicks the place up to 70 in the mornings for when the wife is loading up the kids in the van. If I go out there to work, I can bring the whole place up to a nice 70-72 within 15 minutes or so. http://www.heater-store.com/images_products/vent_free_natural_gas_heater_b733.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I have a unit similar to this. Ventless design. Ours has the optional fan with it. Our garage is 2.5 cars and an extra 5' deep and is attached. Master bedroom is above it, so keeping it at 60 degrees most of the winter really helps both the garage and inside our home. A nice programmable thermostat kicks the place up to 70 in the mornings for when the wife is loading up the kids in the van. If I go out there to work, I can bring the whole place up to a nice 70-72 within 15 minutes or so. http://www.heater-store.com/images_products/vent_free_natural_gas_heater_b733.jpg I have this in a large basement, and it roasts people on high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Linky to actual unit, or similar??? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 wood burner man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 Linky to actual unit, or similar??? KillJoy http://www.heater-store.com/garage-heaters_48_ctg.htm I've bought from them. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I run a 155,000btu unit with thermostat. keeps the garage nice and toasty. Heats in seconds. Unfortunately it is a torpedo type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I used a propane infared heater in my old detached garage I don't even go in the garage at my apartment its barley big enough for the car if your going to fiinish the walls I would put some kind of plywood over the insulation instead of drywall its more durable and gives you tons of mounting options for shelves and cabinets later and you can still paint it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I used a propane infared heater in my old detached garage I don't even go in the garage at my apartment its barley big enough for the car if your going to fiinish the walls I would put some kind of plywood over the insulation instead of drywall its more durable and gives you tons of mounting options for shelves and cabinets later and you can still paint it Did you guys move? I thought you had a house over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 new baby old house was too small I'm still in reynoldsburg, but in a 3 bedroom townhome for a year or two while we decide where to build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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