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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
OK I actually searched OT for the garage heaters discussions. I have a few questions and I am hoping someone else has the simple answer.
I am leaning towards an electric ceiling mounted heater. I have 220V - 40 amp service right where I want to put the heater. My garage is insulated and it is attached to the house. It it rare for us to get below 20 F degrees.
Here is one unit I am thinking about. Any ideas or suggestions?
CUH05B31T Dimplex Electric Garage Utility Heater With Adjustable Thermostat |
I have two in my shop that basically are used to keep it above freezing (and a waste oil furnace to provide working heat). I would NOT advise using it to heat a shop to work in. The fans are relatively anemic and you'd need to fire it up 2-4 hours before working in there if you wanted it warm... ...and they do suck the electricity. I'd seriously invest in natural gas if I were you.
That said if you wanted to use it to keep an insulated garage at like 50 degrees and you don't open the door much (if at all) it's doable. ...but don't expect much out of it. They just don't push the heat like a fuel-heater does.