Space Heaters

[castleman]

Hi I would like to use something like this http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/little-devil-propane-fired-space-heater to heat up my very cold garage when doing the odd job ! or longer project. Has anyone used one & are they any good ? I have a couple of propane cylinders to hand so gas is no probs......
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=138860&Referrer=Froogle
cheers

 

[David937]

Been in a marquee in the depths of winter and they had those kind of heaters to warm the thing up, good performance and fast warm up.

 

[castleman]

Been in a marquee in the depths of winter and they had those kind of heaters to warm the thing up, good performance and fast warm up.

Seems to be ideal for a quick burst of heat ! just need to find out if you can control the heat output ! seems to me that they are on full blast !
cheers

 

[Aquaheat]

Seems to be ideal for a quick burst of heat ! just need to find out if you can control the heat output ! seems to me that they are on full blast !

You assume right. These are a either on or off there is no temperature regulation on these apart from an overheat stat on them. If you want to adjust the heat look for something with a variable heat output.

 

[Tipper]

Don't forget that all the combustion fumes go straight into and stay in the heated space unless you open the door for fresh air and let all the heat out! I think you'll find they should only be used in a ventilated space.

I've never liked the idea of breathing carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide....could be deadly.

 

[castleman]

Don't forget that all the combustion fumes go straight into and stay in the heated space unless you open the door for fresh air and let all the heat out! I think you'll find they should only be used in a ventilated space.

I've never liked the idea of breathing carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide....could be deadly.

Maybe getting a bit complicated ! what about using a cooker in a caravan for instance ? this uses propane ! in a very confined space ! anyway my garage is very draughty & pretty large ! so enogh ventilation i would think. I need a quick source of heat ! don't want to use leccy so haven't many options !

 

[gavinda]

check the manufacturer on appropriate use. a cooker uses far less than a space heater. i was very nearly done by one of these as an apprentice in digs.

 

[Tipper]

Don't forget that all the combustion fumes go straight into and stay in the heated space unless you open the door for fresh air and let all the heat out! I think you'll find they should only be used in a ventilated space.

I've never liked the idea of breathing carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide....could be deadly.

Maybe getting a bit complicated ! what about using a cooker in a caravan for instance ? this uses propane ! in a very confined space ! anyway my garage is very draughty & pretty large ! so enogh ventilation i would think. I need a quick source of heat ! don't want to use leccy so haven't many options !

Not sure what you mean by complicated, just pointing out the potential dangers of burning gas in a confined space.

I have to say that I have never liked gas cookers due to burning gas in a potentially closed room and caravan cookers and heaters worry me for very obvious reasons. Many air bricks/vents have been blocked up to stop draughts even where there are gas burning appliances.

My sister-in-law used to sleep at night in a caravan with the gas cooker on to keep warm until I suggested she was lucky she was still alive! She had a mains supply and electric heater but refused to use it because it was expensive!

I use a Redring Sunfan 3.0kW wall mounted fan heater

http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;j...ng+sunfan&searchbutton.x=16&searchbutton.y=10

A bit pricey but can be found cheaper on ebay and it's safe.