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Harley · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject: Garage heater

Hi, all:

Finally going to "bite the bullet" and build a detached garage here. Have the plans from the builder, and building permit was submitted. Construction won't start until the spring though Sad

I know I can't put a wood or pettet stove out there, and no NG available, so I think my only option is propane. (well of course electric....but)

The building will be 24 X 32, with 9' walls - no "attic-storage"

Just been starting to look on line for some ballpark #'s, and big surprise.... the BTU ratings and "# of square feet heated" don't seem to be correlating among the manufacturers (much like wood stoves)

Anyone have any suggestions on certain manufacturers, sizing, pitfalls or anything of that nature?

Thanks
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swestall · Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:08 pm Post subject:

Hey, I have just been installing propane here. My shop is 26x32. I installed the gas to the shop and just purchased a Modine Hawt-dawg heater for it. 75K/BTU. I've not installed it yet but have heard nothing but good words about them; and they are not too much more than the less expensive one's that Northern is selling. I paid $722 for the package which includes tstat, wire, fittings, heater and vent pipe. I got this package from wholesale greehouse (search google).
Hope this helps and Happy New Year.
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Pook · Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:51 pm Post subject:

it takes 1 cubic foot of air to release 100 btu from the gas fyi. in the case of a garage,i'd consider a ventless,100% efficient, heater while considering ventilation,humidity, & co alarm.
ventless is cheap , ceramic burners are best because they burn some of the nitrates created.

Harley · Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:24 am Post subject:

I probably should have updated the post prior to this. It's been a busy year. The garage is done, and I love having a place to get stuff organized, and can actually work on things during the winter.

I also had to replace the furnace in the house - previosly oil, and now propane, I did a Buderus wall hung unit for the house, but I have the exact same thing you suggested, Swesall - the Modine Hawt-Dawg 75k BTU heater in the garage.

Happy New Year, and I can tell you that you won't be dissapointed with its performance in your shop.

Harley
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