That is the exact same type of heater I'm using in my 25'x25'
garage. (but propane) but man... for the cost of keeping it going
day after day... I might as well wire in 220V and put in an electric
forced air unit. It would be cheaper to pay the electric than to keep
filling
the heater!
Paul Tegler
ptegler@cablespeed.com
www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Di Iulio" <diiulio@ix.netcom.com>
To: "Mark Hooper" <mhooper@pixelsystems.com>
Cc: "Triumphs List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: Garage heating advice requested
> my garage isn't heated but i can work comfortably out there
> with a kerosene "jet" heater like the ones you might see on a
> construction site. plug it into a 110 outlet and it's blowing out
> hot air quickly, i just shut it down when i'm warm enough. i'm
> pretty sure it was under $200 bucks at a lumber store. the garage
> has ventilation at the eaves so i also get fresh air.
> also, i had an old carpet remnant, very low pile, that i used
> under the car and work area and that helped alot insulating me
> from the cold concrete slab, makes a big difference.
> Tom Di Iulio
> 1976 TR6
> Denver, Co
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