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Dec 29, 2008 18:08:44 GMT
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After running out of gas the other day and resorting to electric heating I was wondering what you use to heat your garage this time of year. I have this old thing that runs on gas.  Probably due to it being a bit chilly down here (2 deg C daytime!) the electric couldn't really get much above 13-14 deg, got the gas back on today and not really made much difference. I was thinking of getting a small space heater type one but when I need to paint having something that blows is probably not a good idea, so i am a bit stuck do I buy something similar to above or buy the space heater that I will have to turn off when painting or is there something else? |
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Dec 29, 2008 18:23:25 GMT
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I've got a small electric convection heater. It doesn't really heat the garage up at all or keep me warm but it does just take the edge off the freezing cold down there  |
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Dec 29, 2008 18:42:49 GMT
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I've got a Clarke 3Kw electric fan heater for the garage, It works pretty well. I did have a gas space heater, but I got sick of lugging gas bottles around.
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bstardchild
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Heating your garage.bstardchild
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Dec 29, 2008 18:46:51 GMT
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Akku did a thread a while back - insulation is the key
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Dec 29, 2008 19:09:16 GMT
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I put on two jumpers and woolly socks and brave it.
0degC this morning and I was out there working on the 205. Numb fingers don't hurt when you hit them with a hammer!
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Dec 29, 2008 19:16:42 GMT
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........... Numb fingers don't hurt when you hit them with a hammer! But they sure as hell do when you thaw out!!  I have a mobile gas heater, but to be honest it rarely gets used unless I'm painting something. I tend to adopt Adams approach and wrap up warm as poss and go for it. As above, insulation is the way forward. |
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Dec 29, 2008 19:31:47 GMT
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don't have my own garage to heat, but id imagine one of those gas patio heaters would be ideal if your not moving around too much , seem to hoof out some heat outdoors
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Dec 29, 2008 19:58:17 GMT
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if you don't block up the gaps and stop the drafts you are basically heating the whole world....
whatever you use to heat the space, don't waste the heat.
I have a selection of oil filled electric radiatiors, ceramic emision heaters and convectors. Basically any old stuff people have donated over the years or turned up cheap at a car boot sale...
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Last Edit: Dec 29, 2008 19:59:34 GMT by akku
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Dec 29, 2008 20:03:00 GMT
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Got a couple of wall-mount electric ones in one garage - it's also the paint room so no gas or fans in there. Gets it very warm, often they both get turned off after you get moving or sometimes one stays on.
The other garage has a cheapo halogen one (£1 fleabay) and an oil-filled electric rad someone gave me. Warm it isn't but they take the edge off, and the halogen effort can be moved about easily to where yer wielding the BFH.
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Dec 29, 2008 20:55:54 GMT
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A small (2Kw) fan heater set quite low will take the chill off without blowing too much. For painting you could run it at full whack for a bit to really heat up the space then switch off.
Don't bother with those infra-red heaters as they only heat up surfaces.
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Dec 29, 2008 21:05:18 GMT
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Now that I am getting round to organising the workspace I will move the mini to, I have knocked up a wood-burning stove after reading the "I need warmth" thread in Other Mods. 3 walls are thick stone, the other is wooden doors with glass panels - not much I can do there apart from plug up any drafts, and I will insulate the ceiling with fibreglass lagging. I plan to have the stove in a corner and run the chimney pipe out through a hole I will cut in one of the doors. Shoul warm the place up fairly quickly, and the insulation should keep the wamth for a while without having to have the fire burning for a long time.
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Dec 29, 2008 21:06:20 GMT
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I'm fat.
It works like this....
*sit in a warm house*
*store heat like a squirrel would nuts*
*put on coat*
*fix car while basking in my own overweight warmth*
*win*
Well, okay, maybe the *win* was a tad optimistic, but you get the idea.
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Dec 29, 2008 21:19:17 GMT
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LOL.
I have my own variation of that.
*Look at car out of window*
*Have a nice cup of tea and a sit down*
*Forget all about it*
Really, I cannot muster ANY enthusiasm when the weather is below about 5/6 degrees. I did wash the cars this afternoon at least, but that's only through boredom.
I've worked outdoors since the year dot, and it's not always a warm job, in fact some days it's like frozen hell on earth, so if given the option, I am staying the f*ck inside. ;D
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Last Edit: Dec 29, 2008 21:19:50 GMT by arthurbrown
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Dec 29, 2008 21:30:39 GMT
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An infrared heater is good if you spend a lot of time in one place, like working at a bench. Within about 8 feet you're nice n warm. It doesn't heat the air, just objects; a bit like being in the snow with a strong sun shining. I bought the type that looks like a big halogen flood light on ebay for £30. Or screwfix had something similar for £150 I think. But no good heating for the whole space.
I used to have a kerosene space heater that was brilliant, but does createmoisture. Run for about 10 minutes and switch it off. (My garage has cavity walls and insulated ceiling so it stayed warm.)
A dehumidifier is great for drying the air and making it a lot easier to heat. It also keeps cold surfaces and your dearly beloved retro from gathering moisture. In terms of energy cost, they are much easier to run than a heater and you get more bang per buck when you switch on your heater. You won't get one cheap at this time of year but I got one for HALF PRICE during a summer sale at B&Q. Only down side is that most of them cut out for ice protection below about 4degC.
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Dec 29, 2008 21:34:51 GMT
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wood burning stove as mentioned above, free wood, stoke it up and get it roaring then by the time its all burnt its time for bed, weekend days I don't tend to bother. [a href="  "] [/a] |
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Dec 29, 2008 21:41:25 GMT
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I heard you can make these from two truck wheels welded edge to edge, then a third one underneath as a stand. It sits vertically, if you know what I mean.
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Dec 29, 2008 21:42:25 GMT
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I wish I could work in a garage, ive only just got enough room to store my tools and cut bits of metal ready to face the blizzard outside to attach it to the car  I gave up today after I couldnt feel my fingers anymore so I couldnt pull the trigger on the welder properly |
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Dec 29, 2008 22:40:18 GMT
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got a floor standing 1.3kw infra red heater, it makes it unbearably hot after about 15mins
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Dec 29, 2008 22:40:18 GMT
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After some of your replies it makes me sound like a southern softy not wanting to work in a cold garage. My main concern at the moment is getting it warm enough for spraying (or give up and wait until it's warmer) I can get it plenty warm enough just to work in. The garage roof is well insulated but it's only a concrete prefab thing, (see below) must admit there are a few gaps around the doors that don't help, but when it gets up to temperature it seems to keep it OK. Don't think I could be bothered with the solid duel thing prefer to have instant heat, the problem with electric apart from costing a fortune is I don't want to overload the supply to garage which is feed from the house that we now rent out and have a slot meter in the garage to pay for the electric. I still think a small gas space heater to get up to temperature (when spraying) and then use electric to keep it there whilst spraying. Thanks for the input. Martin |
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Last Edit: Dec 29, 2008 22:41:24 GMT by tmrancho2
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Dec 29, 2008 22:48:36 GMT
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wood burning stove as mentioned above, free wood, stoke it up and get it roaring then by the time its all burnt its time for bed, weekend days I don't tend to bother. [a href=" "] [/a][/quote] what have you made that from? |
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