Heat!

**Ern** · 10-26-2007, 08:59 AM

Its that time of year again! What is everyones method of heating the garage? The ones of you that do not have gas. I dont and im all electric and I want something to help with the cold this winter. Im thinking something small like a propane tank with top mount heating element.

**imported_Jakerooni** · 10-26-2007, 09:45 AM

We`re putting in giant wood burners this week for ours. We have natural gas hooked up here but the dang things are at least 30 years old or more and are about as efficient as a match stick in a hurricane. Would cost us more to heat the place than we pay in rent. And since I own 10 acres of harwood trees we have ample supply of wood.

**Rob22315** · 10-26-2007, 10:07 AM

This thread makes me wonder - should I move all my detailing supplies indoors? It will likely get below freezing in my garage for a stretch this winter (DC metro) and I know that petroleum products and mixed products tend to separate or deteriorate in colder weather.

Advice?

Thanks in advance RG

**todd@bsaw** · 10-26-2007, 05:40 PM

Yes, move your detailing chemicals to a controlled environment!

**Old Pirate** · 10-26-2007, 06:00 PM

Yes Rob , I agreed with Todd, moved them in the house, before old man winter shows up.

**Paulie Walnuts** · 10-26-2007, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by todd@bsaw

Yes, move your detailing chemicals to a controlled environment!

Im in MN and I keep mine in our garage all year long. To be fair, my garage is below the living room ala townhouse style so it says usually above 20 degrees or so. I just take insulation (you know the pink stuff) and wrap it around my cabnits and its all good.

**salty** · 10-26-2007, 07:03 PM

They are selling these on ebay. Thinking of picking one up, as just insulating the garage this week. eBay.ca: Infrared Propane Wall Space Heater 18K BTU LP (item 140168474836 end time 27-Oct-07 19:00:00 EDT)

Will also try electric after the room is comfortable.

**salty** · 10-26-2007, 07:08 PM

Also i think i will go for the blue flame model instead of the infrared. My thinking is the blue flame will take the chill off quicker and would dry carpets better. I might use an electric radiant heater though.

**baseballlover1** · 10-26-2007, 08:57 PM

I have gas going to my garage but my father said that i shouldnt have an open flame heater in a garage that houses cars and my products. Would this be a problem?

**Ralliart16** · 10-26-2007, 08:58 PM

My heating device is the FL sun

I bet its gonna get down to a chillin 60 degrees this "winter"

**Dailyshine** · 10-27-2007, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by Ralliart16

My heating device is the FL sun

I bet its gonna get down to a chillin 60 degrees this "winter"

My father-in-law lives in FL. Usually around this time of year my wife and I visit him.

I dunno, to me there is something "wrong" with spending Christmas laying by the pool in your shorts. :lol

I`m a Yankee and I need my change of seasons!

**Accellora** · 10-27-2007, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Ern

Its that time of year again! What is everyones method of heating the garage? The ones of you that do not have gas. I dont and im all electric and I want something to help with the cold this winter. Im thinking something small like a propane tank with top mount heating element.

For me I love those tiny little Vornado heaters. They heat the coils and spin the air out in a way that reflects backs and shoots all over the room. These work great inside and can easily bring the temparature up to about 10 degrees warmer. If you have another heating source it will work even faster if you use both.

**salty** · 10-27-2007, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by baseballlover1

I have gas going to my garage but my father said that i shouldnt have an open flame heater in a garage that houses cars and my products. Would this be a problem?

Any type of gas will have a flame, pilot light or spark. Even electric might spark or have a heating element temp above solvent fume ignition. If using gas you should have an intake and exhaust vent, to control humidity and air quality.

If you are using a lot of solvents or your car has a gas leak you might have problems.

One more thing is that a lot of solvent fumes are heavier than air and might pool up in a low corner. Might be a problem is the heater is on the floor.

**Morris9982** · 10-27-2007, 02:43 PM

`I had an electric heater put in my garage a couple years ago and I really like it.\r\n\r\nIt\`s about 18,000 BTU and is 240V. It keeps my garage as warm as I want.\r\n\r\n

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**zoomzoom3** · 10-29-2007, 03:41 AM

I wonder what would be best to heat a garage that`s about 30` X 24`? I really don`t want a huge tornado style heater, but then again I may need one for those days when it`s -5*F outside.