Hi Bob:
I recall those quartz heaters that were supposed to work on the same
principle of warming you not the surroundings. You ended up with a nice warm
body but the slightest movement sent shivers up and down your spine as the
cool air wafted about you. Movement was discouraged. It's like being in a
constant state of dread. Like hearing a high-pitched "bang" out of a car
engine followed inexplicibly overheating and then having to work for 2 hours
to get the head off and praying that you won't find the crack that you
already know is there and that its just the head gasket. Or getting a call
from the Revenue Service saying "No problem - just wanted to make sure we
know where you are". Brrrrrrrr.....
Cheers,
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Kinderlehrer [mailto:kinderlehrer@mindspring.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 7:14 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Garage heating advice requested
I know I'm risking ignition of a flame war with all the thermo-nuclear
physicists on the list, but wouldn't this be a good application for those
heat lamps that work more on radiating heat than on heating the air? Kind
of like this CA sun that has you shedding layers of clothing even though the
air temp is 60 degrees. Might be cheaper because you aren't trying to heat
the whole garage.
Another thought, for the floor- corrogated cardboard, like from the boxes
all your parts come in. I always keep some under the car to collect the oil
drips, but I will also use it to kneel or lie on when working on the car, of
course I'm using it because the floor is hard not because it's cold.:-)
BobK
----- Original Message -----
From: <CarlSereda@aol.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 3:02 PM
Subject: re: Garage heating advice requested
> Mark,
> I know that standing on cement (or gravel in your case) can suck the life
> force right outa ya in the winter season! You might throw some discarded
> carpeting and/or 4x8 plywood sheets down to insulate your body from the
earth
> in the areas you spend the most time working ie; at your workbench, at the
> sides of car near engine bay, etc.
> You might also reduce your critical work area by hanging some sheets,
tarps,
> plastic etc. to cordone off a smaller work area that your body and minor
> heaters can heat up more easily than the entire building. Be extra smart
> about fire hazards with these ideas!
> Regards,
> Carl
> '63 TR4 since '74
>
> >...too cold to work comfortably.
> >My TR6 is hiding shivering in my unheated garage. So the question that's
in
> >my mind is can I arrange some warmth for short sessions of mechanical
work?
> >So any experience from the list would be invaluable as well as serving to
> >warm the cockles of my heart. :^)
> >Mark Hooper
> >1972 TR6
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