This unit is listed under outdoor heaters. Is it safe to use outside? I'm looking to heat a small greenhouse. Also, how much does it cost to run?
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I bought to heat my living room and it was listed in Home and Kitchen. Wouldn't think it would be useful in any outdoor space.
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I own this unit and bought it as it was listed under INDOOR heaters. I can't imagine it being safe to use outdoors as it's a simple electrical socket.
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I am not sure it is made for outdoor. I am using it for a 120 square feet room and seems well made for that purpose.
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I bought mine to heat my green house and I have had no problems with it although there is a little rust and the caster's are very rusty, but I did have a misting system in the greenhouse so a little water would get on it.
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we cancelled this order because they were on backorder for too long. We don't own any of these heaters.
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correction to my answer not sure if it is for outdoor use, but i use it outdoors only when plugged into my generation with no issues. it is made for a generator which you can not be used indoors.
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Hi Francy, I too live in Colorado and bought this unit for our solar backup generator. Like you I wanted to put the unit inside our garage and plumb the exhaust outside. Because of the way the unit is designed with an integrated housing and exhaust system built under the motor there is no way this could be done. That being said, I really like the unit and it works well. (We ended up with it outside) The reserve oil system with the extra capacity sure beats our old Onan. The Generac is also much more quite than our previous generator. Unless they have changed them the manuals are really poor, stating the obvious and omitting what you really need to know, but this can be overcome for the most part with help from their tech support with enough calls!
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Since you're that close to your house, an electric heater should work. My greenhouse is a long way from my home, so I use a propane heater. I can't find it now on the internet, but it attached to a regular propane tank you would use for you grill. I had to have a window open on the greenhouse to keep it burning all night. Otherwise, it runs out of oxygen.
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I also use mine for an outdoor shower. I did get some piping and installed it on top where the unit exhaust the heat. It stayed outside for a couple of years. I do recommend bringing it in for the winter. I didn't this year and even after draining there was a little water left in it and it froze and broke the unit. I bought an identical one. They work great for outdoor showers. The flame will sometimes go out if the wind gets high.
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I'm sure it is safe. I returned my heater, but it was due to it being loud, although it is advertised as being quiet. The performance (heating) was good.
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Recognizing that this is a fairly inexpensive choice I would still answer yes to your question although I think to prolong its life you might consider taking it down and storing it for the summer months. I built a treated lumber deck for mine and use the greenhouse store my outdoor potted plants during the winter months. I bought an inexpensive ceramic heater and put it in the greenhouse surrounded on the bottom and three sides by common bricks to shield the heater from combustible materials. This is my 2nd year and so far very pleased. Depending on where you set it up you will have to anchor it so it doesn't blow away in storms.
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When the temp. dips below freezing, I use a 250 watt red heat lamp that I have hanging in the greenhouse. My plants are doing great. I still have a tomato plant, still producing from last spring. I don't know if the lamp is necessary, but it sure does not hurt. I love my greenhouse. I hope this info helps.
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it will work in most outdoor use. I live in a state with hot summers and mild winters - no problem. If your weather is like a car wash in the summer and a freezer in the winter it might be a problem . I would provide a little protection if possible and if really cold then some type of oil heater. Good luck.
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I just used it for my bird bath heater so I was more concerned with using it outdoors. It was just fine. Sorry I can't help.
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I use these in my greenhouse. I wouldn't use them in my home as they put out heat
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I have this unit indoors; installed 3 years ago, never a problem and works great. I wanted to install a small one outdoors for my outdoor shower and called manufacturer. They said it definitely cannot be installed outdoors because it would freeze and even if you live south of the freeze zone it's not recommended because the components are compromised and warranty is void.
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I do not reccommend running this unit indoors for any reason. Even running on propane. The propane tank needs to be outside. If anything bad (i.e. explosions, fire, carbon monoxide or dioxide poisoning, or death) happens, your insurance company and lawyers will be looking at you and your judgement. This unit is designed to run outside (see your owner's manual).
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can this unit be attached to a grill propane tank and how long would it last. I am in SC and want it for a 200 square foot greenhouse I built, somewhat insulated. Our coldest nights are 25 degrees on occasion. We did have 2 recently @ 15 degrees.RED
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Not sure but I learned something new this year that others might be interested in hearing about. I bought a small greenhouse cor $25 from home depot. I keep it inside by a sliding glass window and put a thermostat controled small heater. I planted seeds in jiffy pellets and in 4 days most were 1 inch tall. I probably wouldn't have believed it myself had I not seen it with my own eyes.
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I have bought several of these for family members to use as heat sources at winter sporting events. The tag on the back of the heater says "For Outdoor Use Only".
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I used this stove in my garage. Since it's hooked up to a propane tank, it's better off to cook outside or in the garage with proper care.