Been reading on mud about propane vs kerosene vs electric vs ng. What are the local boys doing here?
I have a typical 2 car garage limited space.
Suggestions?
I have a typical 2 car garage limited space.
Suggestions?
Garage heat choices
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mostly propane on the really cold days but all of the above.
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Propane (mr. buddy )so long as no solvents involved...electric ceramic heater if big boom is possible.
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So what do u think do tapping into two existing between stud vents that provide air to bathroom and mudroom?
I was thinking of small size 3" diameter vent and using a electric ceramic heater as info junky suggests?
I was thinking of small size 3" diameter vent and using a electric ceramic heater as info junky suggests?
Wood stove all the way! A little messier, no doubt, but nearly unlimited free heat.
In the dead of winter a few years ago I had to open the doors to let the heat out cause it got too hot in my shop. I think room temp was in the high 80's and the stove temp was somewhere around 800. Of course I was really working the stove to see what I could get out of it, but it always puts out plenty of heat.
In the dead of winter a few years ago I had to open the doors to let the heat out cause it got too hot in my shop. I think room temp was in the high 80's and the stove temp was somewhere around 800. Of course I was really working the stove to see what I could get out of it, but it always puts out plenty of heat.
Get a big buddy and a 20lb propane tank. You might have to fill it twice during the winter. It heats everything up quickly and best yet you can mount it on the wall or move it around to where you might need it. Works great as an emergency heater, camping and tailgating. I use mine for the garage and it does a really good job. Also get some foam board and cover the back of the garage door with it if yours isn't insulated.
Don't use the HVAC system that is in the house. Just asking for issues and insurance companies might frown upon it if something happened.
Don't use the HVAC system that is in the house. Just asking for issues and insurance companies might frown upon it if something happened.
I like the propane torpedo heaters...A little noisy and not real adjustable, but it puts out alot of heat really fast.
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oMG.... No room for this one in my too small 2 car garage.
My only saving grace is I have a split workshop, with part of it down in my basement
My only saving grace is I have a split workshop, with part of it down in my basement
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I have had my eye on these, any problems with basic as needed solvents use?
I'm still alive.
Just layer up and dress warmer that's what I did when all I had to work in was an open carport.
Yeah, as long as you're REALLY working, you shouldn't get cold anyway.Just layer up and dress warmer that's what I did when all I had to work in was an open carport.
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You see the problem I suffer from is analysis paralysis
and although my brain works overtime thinking, I am usually freezing my g-nadds off trying to decide what to do. Then, I tend to go down to the man cave and start surfing mud, yotatech, ultimate yota, pirate 4x4s for answers.
Then I go back upstairs and spend 20 minutes figuring out where I left off and hence, I start to freeze to death and cuss out my POS electric heater.
Why do you think I hold the record in the club for the longest rear bumper build?
and although my brain works overtime thinking, I am usually freezing my g-nadds off trying to decide what to do. Then, I tend to go down to the man cave and start surfing mud, yotatech, ultimate yota, pirate 4x4s for answers.Then I go back upstairs and spend 20 minutes figuring out where I left off and hence, I start to freeze to death and cuss out my POS electric heater.
Why do you think I hold the record in the club for the longest rear bumper build?
Yeah, as long as you're REALLY working, you shouldn't get cold anyway.
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more brakes issues, man I H8mud, no not really
Well, this was the damage from the annual mud bath at Ralphs....
had to have the drum resurfaced and had to sand the brakes shoes to smooth them out.
I also, destroyed the threaded holes to pull the drum off, but I fixed that.
Most concerning is the clay in it., A concern I have is that it may indicate a leak
but so far, no leaks on the concrete.
As much as I have read on brakes on 4runners and the work I have done, I think I am going to move to Tundra brakes up front?
Anyone want to buy my calipers? I have a rebuild kit for them...
Well, this was the damage from the annual mud bath at Ralphs....
had to have the drum resurfaced and had to sand the brakes shoes to smooth them out.
I also, destroyed the threaded holes to pull the drum off, but I fixed that.
Most concerning is the clay in it., A concern I have is that it may indicate a leak
but so far, no leaks on the concrete.As much as I have read on brakes on 4runners and the work I have done, I think I am going to move to Tundra brakes up front?
Anyone want to buy my calipers? I have a rebuild kit for them...
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When I built my garage in Santa Fe I laid tubing in the slab and ran radiant heat. Nothing better than changing the oil on your rig on a warm floor when it's snowing out
Josh
Josh
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This would be really nice, but we just do not get much snow here.
I ended up with a buddy heater for spot heat work for now and may pick up a cheap oil filled electric heater for additional heat.
THe buddy heater is nice for moving it around inside and outside.
I ended up with a buddy heater for spot heat work for now and may pick up a cheap oil filled electric heater for additional heat.
THe buddy heater is nice for moving it around inside and outside.
When I built my garage in Santa Fe I laid tubing in the slab and ran radiant heat. Nothing better than changing the oil on your rig on a warm floor when it's snowing out
Josh