smitty2919

Unless you have lofted ceilings, the torpedo heater will get you high as a kite in a small garage like that. I can't let mine run for more than 40minutes on medium without needing to turn it off and crack the garage door. You may need to leave the door cracked and or a window open.


Good points about the permits and code etc. I'm doing some reading on a Farenheat FU724. It's a 220V 7500 Watt unit, which would be almost comparable to a 30,000 BTU unit. Small and compact with only electric hook up. For my limited use out there (maybe 1 day each weekend) electric seems like a clean and simple solution.

smitty2919

Even better...an identical unit to the Fahenheat and almost half the cost...
https://www.menards.com/main/heating...2231538&ipos=5

tug686spd

iTrader: (11)

I didn't read the specs on the 2 heaters you posted but... Read the specifications on them good before you buy. Mainly the heat settings or thermostat on them. A lot of the the thermostat for example only goes from 45-90 degrees with no actual off setting, some others just have just power ranges with no tstat like 2.5kw and 5kw. If the unit you want doesn't have the adjustability you want you can get 240v thermostats but it adds to cost and simplicity of the install.

smitty2919

Good point.

For the internal thermostat, it mentions you turn the **** to the HIGH position to turn the unit on, let the room heat up to whatever temperature you like it to be, then rotate **** to OFF. Then the heater will cycle on and off to maintain that temperature.

During this time you can flip a switch between 6250W or 7500W output.

tug686spd

iTrader: (11)

Got to love the internet for being able to research. The only problem with it though is it opens to many doors and options to look into. You'll make a decion soon I'm sure and then be pissed you didn't go a different direction. Truth be told everything mentioned in this thread will work and work well. This is just like a which cam thread, good luck making a decision.