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1. Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: "Mike Pieczarka" <rmracsup@rmi.net>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:22:32 -0700; Hi all, I'm looking for some input on the effectiveness of those little infrared heaters that sit on top of a propane tank. My intended use is in one of those portable tarp garages to keep me warm an; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00069.html (8,663 bytes)
2. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: Ralph Forsythe <rf-list@centerone.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:37:35 -0700 (MST); I'm also in Colorado ... I just got one of those propane heaters but have not gotten around to using it yet, though when I have in the past they've worked pretty well. Just FYI, they are not infared!; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00070.html (9,907 bytes)
3. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: "Mark J. Andy" <marka@telerama.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 11:32:49 -0500 (EST); Inside a tarp garage? I don't think it'll put out enough heat. My recommendation would be a salamander-type kerosene heater. You know, the little jet-engine looking deals. They can put out some seri; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00071.html (8,568 bytes)
4. RE: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: <ken.landaiche@nokia.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 10:30:45 -0800; I agree that the radiant heater probably would have a hard time heating the car, especially in that "garage". It works by direct radiation. So the other side of the car would not get heat at all. Of; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00072.html (8,581 bytes)
5. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: pethier@isd.net; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 12:43:42 -0600; There is no such risk with a decent through-the-wall heater like mine. I like having the combustion intake, flame, and exhaust all schematically OUTside the shop. Phil Ethier /// unsubscribe/change; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00073.html (8,686 bytes)
6. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: Ralph Forsythe <rf-list@centerone.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:55:31 -0700 (MST); I like that idea as well. So let's say I have one of those propane heaters and would like to keep it outside the garage (have the perfect place for it), how would I get the heat back into the garage; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00074.html (9,233 bytes)
7. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>; Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 18:04:03 -0500; What I have, and what I think Phil has, is a direct vent propane heater. They make them for natural gas too, if you have that. The heater resides completely inside the shop. Only a round vent extend; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00075.html (10,420 bytes)
8. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: "Mike Pieczarka" <mikep@bikeswap.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 16:31:18 -0700; I sent this earlier but I forgot to edit those damn trailers again Ok, so the consensus seems to be that it doesn't put out much heat. I kinda' figured that because of it's 10000 BTU rating but the S; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00076.html (9,861 bytes)
9. RE: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 16:53:53 -0800; Mike, as mentioned infrared heaters present lots of problems, mostly with controlling the surface temperature. That little 12000 btu heater would certainly warm small sections enough to paint (like; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00078.html (10,082 bytes)
10. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: "Rich Gallagher" <rgallagrrr@mcn.net>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 19:00:45 -0700; Are you guys nuts? These heaters likely are ok if you are preping to paint but if you paint near any kind of open flame, the result is likely an explosion. Rich Gallagher /// unsubscribe/change addre; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00079.html (8,633 bytes)
11. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: "Mike Pieczarka" <mikep@bikeswap.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:36:41 -0700; Ok, it seems that the radiant heater might not put out enough heat or may be too concentrated to do the trick and I've received a couple of responses about the forced air kerosene putting out alot of; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00085.html (10,095 bytes)
12. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>; Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 22:35:29 -0600; Phil Ethier wrote > > Ralph Forsythe rf-list@centerone.com replied > With some kind of heat-exchanging ductwork, you could achieve a similar effect. To properly make it work, the whole shebang would; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00086.html (11,320 bytes)
13. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: "Mike Pieczarka" <mikep@bikeswap.com>; Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 07:01:14 -0700; Just wanted to post some replys I received from Doug who uses one of the tank top radiant heaters in a situation similar to mine, except for the sunny Califorornia part. Actually it gets pretty sunny; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00090.html (10,691 bytes)
14. RE: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: <ken.landaiche@nokia.com>; Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 09:10:22 -0800; Since you have that 2" air space, it might help the economics to insulate it with something like 2" Styrofoam boards, especially the roof. IIRC that ~80% of a home's heat is lost through the roof, a; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00095.html (9,003 bytes)
15. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 12:23:54 -0800 (PST); Are these infrared heaters safe to use in a fiberglass work area? I can't do fiberglassing in my "shop" because it's my garage attached to the house (smells, dust etc) and had been considering my ol; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00109.html (8,374 bytes)
16. Re: Infrared heaters question (score: 1): Author: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>; Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 10:24:48 -0600; Mine is jetted for natural gas. I buried a copper line to the shop following local code and had it inspected under permit. Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 19; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00120.html (8,272 bytes)

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