im currently using a weber smokey joe with any wood i can find to generate heat at night when im lounging in my garage. it gets old. i also have a 1500 watt electric heater but its not enough.i have a propane tank, will this keep me warm in a garage? wondering if it would use up too much gas as well. im currently using a weber smokey joe with any wood i can find to generate heat at night when im lounging in my garage. it gets old. i also have a 1500 watt electric heater but its not enough. » Read More im currently using a weber smokey joe with any wood i can find to generate heat at night when im lounging in my garage. it gets old. i also have a 1500 watt electric heater but its not enough.i have a propane tank, will this keep me warm in a garage? wondering if it would use up too much gas as well. « Show Less
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I do not recommend using this inside a garage, even with the garage door open, or any other enclosed space. Burning propane (or anything else including wood) emits carbon monoxide (CO) which is poisonous. You will want it several feet outside the garage to ensure the CO doesn't accumulate inside.
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1. You could get carbon monoxide poisoning. 2. If there is anything above it that can burn, it might (ceiling, rafters, etc.?). If you spend a lot of time in your garage in the winter, consider installing a used Natural Gas or L.P. furnace. People frequently remove perfectly good furnaces from their houses, simply because they want to upgrade to a higher efficiency unit. I got mine for free, cost me around $300 for everything else needed to install myself.
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If your garage is insulated it might generate enough heat. But I don't think it would be very efficient. There are some nice propane heaters that would burn much less fuel. My Camp Chef burns a 20 lb tank in about 8 hours. It is cheaper than buying firewood while camping but seems a bit expensive for regular use in your garage.
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Hello, I use my Mr Heater to heat a 16 x 26 area with no problem. But I have it insulated pretty good. I want to say I could run around 6 hours on a 20 lb tank? If your garage is insulated, you would be shutting it off part time. The best way is to run it thru a thermostat. TSC stores use to sell a thermostat the would work on one of these? It's a nice little heater that you would fine is pretty handy to have around.Hope this helps,RGH
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I use mine to heat a (40'x50') 2000 square foot garage. My walls are 12 feet high with a 17 foot center. This heater warms the whole garage so I can work comfortably. I shut it off when it is warm enough to work (about an hour). Since my entire garage is insulated, it holds the heat for a couple of hours. In a one car garage, it will cook you. The unit is simple and very lightweight but requires a 100lb propane cylinder to operate properly. Seems to be a bit much for a one car garage. Maybe a smaller BTU unit which will operate on a 20lb tank might be a better choice for you.
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I have the 12000 btu unit in a 700 sq ft cabin and it keeps up until the outside temp gets below 15 degrees and it still puts out a fair amount of heat down to 5. I would think it shouldn't have any trouble in the space you are putting it in but it might be wise to keep a back-up just in case.
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A standard size propane tank (like one on a bbq grill) will last right around five hours at a medium-low setting. Depending on how your firepit is set up (style of pit, location of burner, how far away the tank is located) will determine how much insulation - if you need any at all. This kit comes with a very long propane feed hose, so I would suggest you set the tank a distance away and place it in it's own separate enclosure. I do not use an enclosure and no insulation since my tank is six feet away and behind a brick post. I would advise you to separate the tank from the burner if possible. A single enclosure would likely be fine if it's designed (and properly insulated) for the purpose. When you're using consumer trade-in tanks, you never know if any damage has occurred to the new tank by the previous user. I have installed new tanks and discovered later they had been leaking due to damage to the connection threads from a previous user and that could create a dangerous situation if the tank were in an enclosed unit. It's a good idea to keep around a wrench and a roll of plumber's teflon thread tape to seal any leaks that might come up.
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I use my heater inside my home. I don't operate it at night or around my small grandchildren but as long as you monitor it, I believe it is a safe unit to operate. I usually operate it in the evenings until bedtime and on weekends. It uses about 2 20# tanks of propane a week. Since it is equipped with an OPD sensor, it seems to be OK for indoor use.
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No smoke/soot using K-1 kerosene. Having said that I will also say that you would not use this indoors except for a garage area. It is very hot and has a powerful fan and should not be used near combustibles. I have a 26' x 24' garage with bare studded walls, insulation in rafters with visqueen for the ceiling covering, and it heats the garage from the 30's to more than 70 degrees within half hour. You can tell there s an odor, but no smoke. This s by far the best value heater I have seen for my home garage. I have a carbon monoxide alarm in the garage and it stays at zero parts per million with this running. No smoke/soot using K-1 kerosene. Having said that I will also say that you would not use this indoors except for a garage area. It is very hot and has a powerful fan and should not be used near combustibles. I have a 26' x 24' garage with bare studded walls, insulation in rafters with visqueen for the ceiling covering, and it heats the garage from the 30's to more than 70 degrees within half hour. You can tell there s an odor, but no smoke. This s by far the best value heater I have seen for my home garage. I have a carbon monoxide alarm in the garage and it stays at zero parts per million... » Read More No smoke/soot using K-1 kerosene. Having said that I will also say that you would not use this indoors except for a garage area. It is very hot and has a powerful fan and should not be used near combustibles. I have a 26' x 24' garage with bare studded walls, insulation in rafters with visqueen for the ceiling covering, and it heats the garage from the 30's to more than 70 degrees within half hour. You can tell there s an odor, but no smoke. This s by far the best value heater I have seen for my home garage. I have a carbon monoxide alarm in the garage and it stays at zero parts per million with this running. « Show Less
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Garages are usually not sealed and cold air will come in and hot air going out. You'll likely need to have it facing you at close proximity to feel the warmth. This would apply to any other heaters this size. But if you do have a sealed garage, and depending on its size, it will have to be left on for a few hours before you feel warmth throughout the room.
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I am not sure what your fuel source is for radiant heat (electric, natural gas, LP, etc.), so it is hard to compare what is more or less expensive. In terms of electric heaters that will work on a standard 115VAC circuit, this is a pretty good one. At one point, the gas valve went out on our furnace heater during the winter. It was over a week before the repairman come. Two of these, along with a portable electric ceramic radiant heater, heated our entire house. Also, this has safety systems on it that are pretty good. I have also used it to keep our garage above freezing level during the winter. It has one setting just to do that and it runs on relatively low power. For the money, it's a good heater. We own two.
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All safety instructions say to not use it indoors. I have lived off the grid for many years and have used several types of catalytic type heaters to heat the inside of my cabins or boats. They are safe as long as you have enough incoming air. Most of the newer units have a CO sensor that will shut it down if the monoxide level gets dangerous. That said, I would NEVER go to bed with one of these or any other LP heater or cooking unit going in an enclosed space. Safe enough to use responsibly in a trailer, ice fishing tent, shop or garage as long as it is not left unattended for a multitude or potential safety reasons. All said I love this heater. All safety instructions say to not use it indoors. I have lived off the grid for many years and have used several types of catalytic type heaters to heat the inside of my cabins or boats. They are safe as long as you have enough incoming air. Most of the newer units have a CO sensor that will shut it down if the monoxide level gets dangerous. That said, I would NEVER go to bed with one of these or any other LP heater or cooking unit going in an enclosed space. Safe enough to use responsibly in a trailer, ice fishing tent, shop or garage as long as it is not left unattended for a multitude... » Read More All safety instructions say to not use it indoors. I have lived off the grid for many years and have used several types of catalytic type heaters to heat the inside of my cabins or boats. They are safe as long as you have enough incoming air. Most of the newer units have a CO sensor that will shut it down if the monoxide level gets dangerous. That said, I would NEVER go to bed with one of these or any other LP heater or cooking unit going in an enclosed space. Safe enough to use responsibly in a trailer, ice fishing tent, shop or garage as long as it is not left unattended for a multitude or potential safety reasons. All said I love this heater. « Show Less
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That's a lot of space for this heater or any space heater in the 1500 watt range. Don't think this heater will keep your garage very warm.
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at 25 or above i just use this heater if it colder i use my wood heater, also leave on the electric heater in case the wood burns down, this morning it was 28 just had the electric on low it was 70 in the house on high but set on a low kick on temperature it worth the money. and not very hard to install 220 volt hookup in fuse box run wire where you want plug in . i have 2 220 plugins i did it my self-plus 2 heaters use 1 at night when i get up i turn both on get warm in a hurry,
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I have mine in my milk house, I leave it plugged in all winter. I have never had a problem with it, but never had it around gas or diesel. I would like to add, the outside of the heater has never felt hot.
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It uses the same propane tank you use for a bbq. As far as the heat goes it puts out allot of it I leave it Med and bought additional lava rocks at Loes to put in the tray you deffinitaly feel it on a chilly night.
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I m am heating a well insulated area approx. 12' x 12' and its the only source of heat. its always around 70 deg. and the thermostat is set at 2. I highly recommend this heater. I use natural gas. if there is a power failure it will continue to operate. I shut it down in the warm months and restaI heat an area 12' x 12' and its my only source of heat on that side of the house. I converted an attached garage into a bathroom and laundry room. with the thermostat set at no. 2 its always 70 deg. its running on natural gas. I am very satisfied with its operation and it will fully operate with loss of power. i rate it highly and easy to install I m am heating a well insulated area approx. 12' x 12' and its the only source of heat. its always around 70 deg. and the thermostat is set at 2. I highly recommend this heater. I use natural gas. if there is a power failure it will continue to operate. I shut it down in the warm months and restaI heat an area 12' x 12' and its my only source of heat on that side of the house. I converted an attached garage into a bathroom and laundry room. with the thermostat set at no. 2 its always 70 deg. its running on natural gas. I am very satisfied with its operation and it will... » Read More I m am heating a well insulated area approx. 12' x 12' and its the only source of heat. its always around 70 deg. and the thermostat is set at 2. I highly recommend this heater. I use natural gas. if there is a power failure it will continue to operate. I shut it down in the warm months and restaI heat an area 12' x 12' and its my only source of heat on that side of the house. I converted an attached garage into a bathroom and laundry room. with the thermostat set at no. 2 its always 70 deg. its running on natural gas. I am very satisfied with its operation and it will fully operate with loss of power. i rate it highly and easy to install « Show Less
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I have propane tanks in the backyard to heat up the pool itself. A propane company installed them years ago. They fill the tanks up at the beginning of each summer season. How is your pool heated now? This heater comes in 2 different options: gas or propane. Each needs to have the lines installed professionally I believe. Ask your pool people. I would not attempt BBQ grill tanks etc..
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Well. Obviously it will last as long as you run it to a degree. I have used my two for a season now. I thought I'd use it equally in the fall as the spring but I used them mostly in the fall and hardly any in the spring. I'd say I used about two tanks per heater for the fall with fairly heavy use. When you entertain on a patio burning both on full you'll burn more fuel but many times it's just my wife and I drinking coffee or reading for a spell with them turned back a bit. I do not harbor any sentiments that I've bought two gas hogs. No more than a gas grill.