Camaro_Zach

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i got an 50,000-85,000 (adjustable) forced air heater in the garage, 2 car, gets too warm within 10 minutes, so i can shut it off for 30 min. Very nice because it will run for 9 hours straight but at the rate of 10 min on and 30 off, it will last me all winter with no problem. very nice unit with an electric ignition and such.

Midnight F-117A

Did you see in the accessories for forced air heaters that they have a temp control that turns it on when it gets below a set temp and shuts it off when it gets above a set temp.

I'd image the wear on the glow plug and the thermal expansion and contracting would put stress and cracks would form easily in the combustion chamber liner, hence why i like to run it constant with some vent such as a door opened a lil.

It's the same thing like a jet engine combustion chamber, high frequency and short haul trips, and hot starts causes cracks in the combustion chamber.

Phil99vette

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I just purchased a 65,000 BTU jet heater from HD for 159 on sale. My garage is 3 car half finished with insulation. Heats it up in 30 minutes and stays pretty warm.
Phil

The Alchemist

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There you go... Insulation is the best spent money when it comes to heating (and cooling) any room, especially a garage. It allows a quicker raise in temperature and holds the heat longer.

Good job.

I may actually add another layer of R-19 in my garage attic.

CTSmechanic

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Im stuck with a jet heater during the winter in my area of the shop.... I like to run it untill it makes me tired ....... its deisel compatable so I pump a few gallons out of the KW.. deffently cheaper than kerosene

Racehead

I have had both the kerosene and propane. The propane one is cleaner burning, but it's more of a pain to get the bottles filled. I also have a wood stove that I like much better. It seems to spread dust around more though. They all have drawbacks it seems

Midnight F-117A

Local Sunoco gas station about a 2 min drive is open 24 hrs and they have propane refills too for $12 per BBQ tank

How long does a propane tank last on a forced air heater? say 40,000 to 60,000 BTU

Race Car Driver

We use a Dayton 17,000 btu forced air heater in our 3 car garage.

Racehead

My propane heater is a 30,000 btu model and running constantly it'll last a weekend or so. I used to have a 250,000 btu heater that I used kerosene in. It was like being in an enclosed room with a 747 engine going off lol ! Took about 20 seconds to heat the whole damn shop ! It went t/u though so I bought my smaller propane one.

fasteddyss

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Get a 50,000-75,000 Btu house furnace. Put it on a stand (it must be 18" off the floor). Put it on a regular thermostat. You can get a used one cheap. This will heat up the garage fast. I would also keep it at at least 45 degrees so you don't get condensation rusting your tools.

Camaro_Zach

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no i didnt see that, i will have to look into that. thanks!

Shoulder Shaker

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I have a 2 1/2 car garage and I guess I kinda overkill because I have a 200,000 btu heater and **** it seems like it don't warm up enough sometime.( I guess I just really want a shop lol). For the money it's the best way to go for work in the garage every now and then.

SMOKIN01TA

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just got a 55,000 from lowes the other day, runs off diesel or kerosene, 12hrs per tank. i have 3 car garage and ill fire it up about 10min before i go in there to work and its starts breaking the chill nicely, another 10-15 mins it feels good.

DrkPhx

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I insulated and dry walled my garage and as mentioned above it heats quicker and helps hold the heat longer. I currently use a Mr. Heater propane heater that puts out 28K BTU max and it works great with the insulation. I still think natural gas is the best,safest and most efficient. The problem is it's $$$ to have a professional run tubing to from the house to the garage.