[Shop-talk] Shop heating options

[Brad Kahler]

I will do some research on the Empire units.  Who knows, I might be
swayed....:)


On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 1:41 PM,  <pethier at comcast.net> wrote:
>> I have two Empire direct vent propane heaters.  I only use them when
>> I am actually in the garage, and they are able to heat up fast.  This
>>
>> is also a plus if you have to open the door to move a car in or
>> out.  Intake air and exhaust both go through the wall behind the
>> unit.  The flame is in a closed combustion chamber isolated from the
>> room air.  There isn't really an open flame in the garage.  Propane
>> is expensive in my area, especially for low usage customers.  The
>> propane companies are pretty sleazy and pricing can be
>> volatile.  Other than that, I have been very happy with these units.
>>
>> -Steve Trovato
>> strovato at optonline.net
>> Putnam Valley, NY
>
> I have one of these Empire units.  Love it.  My property has piped-in
naturaal gas, which is a lot cheaper than propane and in this market, also
much cheaper than electricity.
>
> My 20x30 shop is well-insulated, so I leave the thermostat at 50 all
winter.
>
> Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
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