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Post by mickt1964 on Jan 24, 2017 21:12:36 GMT 1
Looking for an electric heater for the garage, that doesn't need 3 phase. Anyone have any recommendations.
Thought about the little devil from machine mart, but had one of these fan based ones before and it didn't really get the garage warm as the air passing through only got to a certain temp, so on a cold day it felt more like it was blowing cold air.
I have been using a calor heater, but obviously they cause condensation. So looking forfsomething else.
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Post by skydemon on Jan 24, 2017 21:17:03 GMT 1
Fully insulated garage door makes a world of difference. No good on a detached garage mind
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Post by markhoopy on Jan 24, 2017 21:47:48 GMT 1
I leave a 600W oil-filled electric heater switched on in the shed all day every day from the end of November to the beginning of March to keep the bikes nice and cosy, and a 2kW fan heater on cold days if we're in there hiding/fiddling about/looking for something to do.
It was warm enough to do stuff on Sunday with just the oil-filled radiator on and I know leaving it on full time isn't cheap but nothing in there ever goes rusty and I hate doing anything in the cold!
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Post by petehodges on Jan 24, 2017 22:06:23 GMT 1
 Bit over the top but it's the nuts had it years Runs on waste oil so costs you nothing get the mancave up to t shirt & shorts in no time & for short vists up the cave rocket heater 👍 |
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Post by Norbo on Jan 25, 2017 10:23:52 GMT 1
That lookd great peat . were do you get the oil from and what does that burner cost then looks the dogs
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Post by stusco on Jan 25, 2017 17:17:38 GMT 1
I wear a fleece and swear a lot
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 4:58:44 GMT 1
This is all i need in bloody Australia. Moves the heat around everywhere.  |
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Post by nidgester on Jan 26, 2017 14:55:49 GMT 1
I was thinking about a central heating tank, immersion heater, central heating pump and radiator in my garage. I think it may be a bit expensive to run though even if set to the minimum on a timmer
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jan 26, 2017 16:21:46 GMT 1
I was thinking about a central heating tank, immersion heater, central heating pump and radiator in my garage. I think it may be a bit expensive to run though even if set to the minimum on a timmer If you look on ebay you will find electric heating elements that fit into central heating radiators so all you have to do us buy a radiator, fit the element, fill with water and plug it in Steve |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 16:23:59 GMT 1
You beat me to it Ken
We're too busy trying to keep the sheds cool, never mind warm, 43 where I'am today and a possible cyclone where I'm going next week, great fun - not
The heat evaporated the fuel from my carbs the other week, took me ages to get the thing started
A bat flattery didn't help either
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Post by speedar on Jan 26, 2017 18:30:08 GMT 1
Hi,
I bought this a couple of years ago from Machine Mart
Clarke Devil 370SP Quartz Halogen Infra-red Heater with Swivel Head (230V)
010411370
Heats up straight away. No smell or condensation. Works a treat in my single garage.
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Post by looey on Jan 26, 2017 18:47:12 GMT 1
You're doing it all wrong. In the Winter, just use your Dining Room as your Lounge, and your Lounge as your Garage  |
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Post by Yogi on Jan 26, 2017 18:53:46 GMT 1
Being a a/c -fridge engineer I put a heat pump in my cave
Keeps me cool in summer and this time of year I put it on heat for 15 mins in the morning
Make a coffee then go back and turn it off,It's an inverter so don't cost much to run
Matt
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Post by paulincayman on Jan 26, 2017 19:47:35 GMT 1
Two Fans in mine..ones on me at the bench the other points towards the door , sort of extractor..
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Post by steve h on Jan 26, 2017 20:14:29 GMT 1
Two Fans in mine..ones on me at the bench the other points towards the door , sort of extractor..  |
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Post by mickt1964 on Jan 26, 2017 21:32:35 GMT 1
Hi All
To our friends in Aus.... ha ha ha.....!!!!
Speedar, I had looked at those, so might take a closer look.
Thanks All
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Post by yamrider on Feb 25, 2017 20:31:25 GMT 1
I have an electric fan heater and a dehumidifier in my cave its always warm and dry
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Post by reggit on Feb 25, 2017 21:00:54 GMT 1
Afraid I just use a calor gas heater, the garage is draughty enough to negate the condensation.
Thinking about insulating the roof (and fixing the door) later this year.
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Post by mattybeckett on Feb 25, 2017 21:34:04 GMT 1
Baxi gas heater with flue so no condensation now  also i modified it to run on propane. Heater cost £50.00 fleabay Gets up to 15 degrees in half an hour. |
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Post by dave1w on Feb 26, 2017 13:54:25 GMT 1
Being a a/c -fridge engineer I put a heat pump in my cave Keeps me cool in summer and this time of year I put it on heat for 15 mins in the morning Make a coffee then go back and turn it off,It's an inverter so don't cost much to run Matt How easy is that Matt? I'm just planning a timber workshop to be nicely insulated, and fancy having a go with a heat pump, even as a slightly pricey project. I had visions of using old fridge motors / compressors and stuff but don't really have a clue. Dave |
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Post by alexx on Feb 26, 2017 15:08:05 GMT 1
Being a a/c -fridge engineer I put a heat pump in my cave Keeps me cool in summer and this time of year I put it on heat for 15 mins in the morning Make a coffee then go back and turn it off,It's an inverter so don't cost much to run Matt Hi Matt, a heat pump air-to-air one ? Any tips about choosing one (and installing) as u are a/c -fridge engineer ? Alex |
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Post by Yogi on Feb 26, 2017 15:11:40 GMT 1
Being a a/c -fridge engineer I put a heat pump in my cave Keeps me cool in summer and this time of year I put it on heat for 15 mins in the morning Make a coffee then go back and turn it off,It's an inverter so don't cost much to run Matt How easy is that Matt? I'm just planning a timber workshop to be nicely insulated, and fancy having a go with a heat pump, even as a slightly pricey project. I had visions of using old fridge motors / compressors and stuff but don't really have a clue. Dave Hi mate You could probably get the heat pump for about £500 Install should only take a couple of hours but needs a qualified A/c or fridge engineer Due to the specialist tools and F/ gas qualification needed by law to use HFCs I think you can buy a plug and play unit from b and q Matt |
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Post by reggieperrin on Feb 26, 2017 15:47:24 GMT 1
I built a boiler room in a corner of the garage when i redid all the heating in the house.
I also put up a 6 foot radiator in the garage as it was close by and easy..
That, coupled with the carpet and the roof being insulated means it's as cosy as the house...
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Post by Bertie Wooster on Feb 26, 2017 21:25:07 GMT 1
Garage too cold in winter as it's detached and metal roof so gets a lot of condensation on roof don't know if it's down to having her dryer in there so mine lives in sun lounge during cold season
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Post by Ozhammer on Feb 27, 2017 0:20:25 GMT 1
With summertime temps in the 40's at times, the last thing I need is a bloody workshop heater! 😜
Rgds
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Post by JonW on Feb 27, 2017 3:01:01 GMT 1
agreed, its all about insulation to keep the heat from the roof away from the inside. I have a couple of fans...
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Post by bare on Feb 27, 2017 19:33:03 GMT 1
Garage too cold in winter as it's detached and metal roof so gets a lot of condensation on roof don't know if it's down to having her dryer in there so mine lives in sun lounge during cold season Typical real world price of a Tin roof : serious condensation issues. Which is Why Bldg codes require a waterproof membrane fitted to a roof structure underneath /before a metal roof is applied. Likely the dryer adds to the problem. But then the usual dryer install features an external exhaust duct.. for obvious condensation issues, even without the Tin roof. |
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Post by shandyboy on Mar 2, 2017 19:49:56 GMT 1
garage joined onto house have a double radiator so when the heating is on so is the garage warm as toast lol
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also i modified it to run on propane. Heater cost £50.00 fleabay Gets up to 15 degrees in half an hour.
