freedhardwoods Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Does anyone heat their shop with a vent free gas heater like this? If so does it create excess humidity? http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200664873_200664873?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=NOS&utm_campaign=bluecore&utm_content=tm&om_mid=&obem=M_JrUNnSLos_iABhJktj367nLGjO6ROg54qzgpV01Kg%3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I don't have any problem with excess moisture generated by mine, but it is very dry here so any humidity is a welcome thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I've used vent free in 2 different garage shops and never had a problem. Any reason you're looking at radiant instead of this? I thought radiant is mainly good only if you're in front of it. http://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200664881_200664881?hotline=false Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I could be wrong but Im thinking you may need something bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 BTW this is what I use in my pole barn and love it http://www.qcsupply.com/modine-hot-dawg-heater.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedhardwoods Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 47 minutes ago, estesbubba said: I've used vent free in 2 different garage shops and never had a problem. Any reason you're looking at radiant instead of this? I thought radiant is mainly good only if you're in front of it. http://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200664881_200664881?hotline=false BTW this is what I use in my pole barn and love it http://www.qcsupply.com/modine-hot-dawg-heater.html 42 minutes ago, mat60 said: I could be wrong but Im thinking you may need something bigger. That is the heater I meant to link to instead of the radiant heater. The Hot Dawg looks nice. Can't spend that much right now. I already have one of the ventless heaters that I used in my other business. I'm trying to decide whether to add a gas or electric heater for the bigger shop. Humidity wasn't a concern before. I'm going to be heating about 18,000 cu ft (34x48x11). I think two of them will be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Engineer Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I've used the torpedo type propane heater in my garage. It generated way too much humidity. The primary issue was the air would get heated up and loaded with humidity. This pushed the dew point above the temperature my tools were. Thus, condensation on all of the tools. I've since switched to electric after insulating my workshop (garage) much better. If I knew I was going to be in the house a very long time I would install one very similar that Mike has and linked above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedhardwoods Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I won't have a condensation problem because it will be heated all the time, but too much humidity could cause wood related problems after projects leave the shop. I am seriously considering electric, but I have always preferred gas heat and appliances over electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Gas will generate some moisture but will be more cost effective in the long run. Get a dehumidifier to run with the gas heat. Wish I had the formula to compare costs but Dad took it with him in 2002. Will see if my son can get it, if you desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedhardwoods Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Gas has always been cheaper than electric where I live. I have a dehumidifier and was thinking about doing that. Unless I get some info against it, I am really leaning that direction. These gas heaters work even if the power is out and I have a good gas contract already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim DaddyO Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 This is one of my concerns too and I think I have come up with a solution. No way I will use electric with the cost of it here in Ontario, so gas is the way for me. Now, I have NG in the house and I could bury a line but I am thinking of getting a vented propane furnace from a big RV/Trailer/camper and running propane. The shop is only 12 x 20 so I think it will heat it well. I am pretty sure they can be converted over to NG if I ever decide to run a line out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 3 hours ago, freedhardwoods said: These gas heaters work even if the power is out and I have a good gas contract already. Are you sure? Most have electric blowers and or thermostats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Yes. Maybe look into a used heater. To be honest I would like a vented one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 If you can get natural gas I'd look into a small ceiling mounted heater or a wall heater. Propane isn't nearly as cheap as natural gas is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedhardwoods Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 6 hours ago, pkinneb said: Are you sure? Most have electric blowers and or thermostats. I already have one. No electric. This is in the description - Easy installation with no venting or electricity required, making it ideal for power outages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 20 hours ago, freedhardwoods said: I already have one. No electric. This is in the description - Easy installation with no venting or electricity required, making it ideal for power outages Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 You don't need electricity as the heat will disperse per natural convection. I have a small gas heater in the downstairs. When the power goes out, I can still turn it on and it will heat the downstairs and upstairs with no problem. Story: I used to represent a company that made gas-fired IR heating systems. The company sold a bunch of heaters to a power company in the West. They used a long tunnel to thaw the rail cars so the coal would flow out of the cars. They changed to natural gas IR heaters as they couldn't afford their own electricity! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 I have gas in the bathroom. Its one of the old vented heaters. It does work well to heat the bath and bedroom and doesnt have a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bankstick Posted December 8, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 20 minutes ago, mat60 said: I have gas in the bathroom. Its one of the old vented heaters. It does work well to heat the bath and bedroom and doesnt have a fan. Mat60, you told us more than we wanted to know. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shaneymack Posted December 8, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 1 hour ago, mat60 said: I have gas in the bathroom. That must make your wife so happy. I just let it out anywhere. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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