HI Everybody- Just thought I'd forward my reply to the garage heating query.
Scott
64 Herald 1200 Convertible now with dual HS-2's
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@home.com>
To: "Richard White" <rlwhitetr3b@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 11:30 PM
Subject: Re: heating my new garage/shop (long)
> Hi Rich
> I have a two car garage with a workshop section, which was originally the
> outer half of the original garage(it had been "halved" into an
office/heater
> room and workshop, divided by an insulated wall). The two spaces are 22' x
> 24' and 9' x 12'. I insulated with R-13 on all the walls, but forgot the
> ceiling!. Anyway, all walls and ceiling are sheetrocked with 3/4" I also
> have a concrete floor, with a vapor barrier installed below it(This is
best
> for cars- ground moisture can't come through the concrete with a vapor
> barrier)
>
> Other than the interior doors(2) there are two windows, an exterior door,
> and a full width single garage door.
>
> In the summer, I generally sweat, and have the doors open.(I have a 220 AC
> unit, but I haven't gotten around to installing it.) For heat, I was
> originally going to go with a wall mounted propane unit, for a cost of
about
> $600.00 + fuel. I never got to that, but instead went with individual
> electric heaters- the kind with the glowing elements and a fan behind it.
> These are typical store bought units, and they seem to do pretty well. I
> have a large upright one on the workbench, and it pretty well warms the
> place. The other sits on the opposite side of the garage, and I only use
it
> when I am working on both sides of the garage.
>
> This operation works pretty well for me- I can switch the units on and off
> at will, and if I am working with cleaners or fuel, I turn them off, and
> open the garage door. Even in the coldest NJ winter weather(and yes, we do
> get some!) This is a reasonable arrangement- I usually dress in street
> clothes and coveralls, and a light jacket, which comes on and off as
> necessary.
>
> I hope my way of heating helps you with some ideas- it is reasonably
> inexpensive, and I can move the heaters around to where I am, and warm
that
> area if required. Generally, it averages about 55-60 degrees in winter.
>
> Scott
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard White" <rlwhitetr3b@hotmail.com>
> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 10:45 PM
> Subject: heating my new garage/shop (long)
>
>
> >
> > List,
> >
> > I sent this request for information to the shop-talk list a few weeks
> > ago. I got some good responses, but did not find anyone who had
> > actually used radiant heat in their garage. I'm plan on using the
> > garage to restore my TR so I guess my request is Triumph related.
> >
> > I'm working on the plans for a 22X24 barn style garage with a loft.
> > I have a TR3B which needs to be restored. I do not plan on using it
> > for our daily drivers. I'm guessing that I will find time to spend
> > an hour or two several evenings a week in it. I need something that
> > can be brought up to working temperature quickly, but will not take all
> > my car money. I would hate to have a great place to work and not be
> > able to buy the supplies to do anything.
> >
> > My current thought is to install only one overhead door, the other
> > could be added later if desired. I also want to insulate and drywall
> > the walls and ceiling of the first floor. The second floor would not
> > be heated at this time. The shop-talk archives seems to suggest that
> > radiant heat in the floor and keep things at a reasonable level, 40s to
> 50s
> > would this be the way to go? Does anyone have a setup similar to
> > this in a climate like we have in central Illinois? Is this going
> > to require a second job to pay for the heat?
> >
> > I'm very interested in the BTDT experiences.
> >
> >
> > Rich White St. Joseph, IL USA
> > '63 TR3B TCF587L
> > That ain't a scrap pile, that is my car!
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
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