I think that approximately 55,000 BTU's should do it for you. I use a
kerosene torpedo heater. Everyone asks about the fumes, but honestly, it
burns very clean, and fumes are nmot a problem. I have always been a
little scared of gas heaters. If something goes wrong, I could end up
riding that thing to the moon.
Randy Kegg
On 7 Dec 1997 20:57:14 -0000 "Matt Liggett"
<mliggett-receive-shop-talk@elise.kiva.net> writes:
>I have an uninsulated 19'x19'x8' garage. I rent here and will not
>stay
>more than a year or two (i.e. nothing permanent). It has 4 32"x44"
>single-pane windows. I work on a Midget and a Mini (occasionally a
>SAAB)
>in here.
>
>What # of BTUs would be adequate to get the air from 20-30F up to
>50-60F
>within 1 hour?
>
>I intend to buy some kind of portable propane heater (bullet-type or
>radiant). Kerosene is out due to nasty fumes (the brake parts cleaner
>is
>bad enough ;-). There is not capacity nor a 220v line for electric
>
>Your sizing advice is greatly appreciated.
>--
> Matt Liggett, SysAdmin
> Kiva Networking
>
> [ --> Spammers please send to spam@elise.kiva.net to be blocked <--
>]
>
|