Infared garage heaters

[Sandbagger]

Anyone use one ? I have a two car garage , eight foot ceiling . At the moment I have a large Reznor hanging off the ceiling . Every time it goes on I hear the cash register sounds . Tried to post a link but it didnt work
300 for the small ones 800 for the tube style .
I like the idea of warming up the concrete

[Fluid Power]

They work great IF you leave them on all the time. If not, you just get warm underneath them.

Darren

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sandbagger

Anyone use one ? I have a two car garage , eight foot ceiling . At the moment I have a large Reznor hanging off the ceiling . Every time it goes on I hear the cah register sounds . Tried to post a link but it didnt work
300 for the small ones 800 for the tube style .
I like the idea of warming up the concrete

The problem with ALL heat --- or cooling for that matter --- is the energy used to get EVERYTHING in the space up to temp. So think of that slab as a giant ice cube... if it's cold - it takes a lot to heat it up... ditto that giant tool box... the cars etc. They're all just big heat sinks. Better and cheaper in the long run to get that stuff up to temp and leave it there rather than on and off. Regardless of how you do that....

Set the Reznor at 60* and just let it go -- you'll find it runs far less often and the space will be ready to go when you are. Just my .00000000002 worth

[kennyd]

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love it in my shop

Originally Posted by GregWeld

The problem with ALL heat --- or cooling for that matter --- is the energy used to get EVERYTHING in the space up to temp. So think of that slab as a giant ice cube... if it's cold - it takes a lot to heat it up... ditto that giant tool box... the cars etc. They're all just big heat sinks. Better and cheaper in the long run to get that stuff up to temp and leave it there rather than on and off. Regardless of how you do that....

Set the Reznor at 60* and just let it go -- you'll find it runs far less often and the space will be ready to go when you are. Just my .00000000002 worth

[CamaroAJ]

i have 2 of these heaters. they do 500 sq. ft. each. its 20* outside today and it took about an hour to get to 60* in my uninsulated 990 sq. ft. garage. once its warmed up only one heater stays on to maintain temp. don't need electricity for them either.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_296654-2156-MH25LP_4294934542+5003701__?productId=1243043&Ntt= radiant&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl_200%2B400_4294934542 %2B5003701__s%3FNtt%3Dradiant&facetInfo=$200%20-%20$400

only bad thing about turning them on and off all the time is when they start heating the garage a lot of the cold metal gets condensation on it. it goes away once the garage is warmed up and i haven't seen any rust on the bare metal or my tools so i'm not worried about it.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Exactly what greg said.... It's true with your house too. It's more efficient to keep the heater on enough to keep the space at say 65 degrees than it is to let it get real cold and then heat it all the way back up to 70. Letting the temp get real low and then heating it up requires way more energy and thus more cost

[Northeast Rod Run]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Set the Reznor at 60* and just let it go -- you'll find it runs far less often and the space will be ready to go when you are. Just my .00000000002 worth

I don't even set the thermostat that high in my house. It's usually set at 58/59 and that's warm enough to sit around in shorts all winter

[Sandbagger]

Thanks for the info .
I went and got some more insulation for the attic . The doors are insulated .
Painting is a bear in the winter . Just got a new gas valve last year for the Reznor..

[Fluid Power]

ultimategarageheater had a ton of good info. Thanks for the link.

Darren

[Jim Nilsen]

46 degrees is the magic low temp, anything lower and you get condesation and rust starts. I keep my garage at 46-9 degrees and it heats up to 65 in about an hr if it is really cold out.

I am going to be spending more money on insulation and it will probably pay me back for it by the end of the season. I am currently doing a study of my heating cost and my house is isolated from the cost of the gas for the garage and I am trying an Edenpure heater in the house. The damn little thing is doing really well. At 5 degrees outside I can be at 63 degrees in the house. I would never have believed it would do so good or my house was that well insulated. I always thought the garage used a lot less.

I am with Greg, just keep the heater warmer. I say spend any ,more money on insulation and you will be happier with both a warmer garage and a lower bill.