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We have decided to heat the garage with a torpedo heater the rest of the season. When the weather warms we plan to insulate, drywall and install an electric furnace. But for now a torpedo will do. Problem is kerosene is hard to find in the city these ...
Started by BubbaBear on
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by 12 people.
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Some....
I would look into a heater that burns LP gas and lease a small tank from the gas supplier.
We found a nearby source of kerosene and bought the last 75,000 btu torpedo heater they hadDiesel will not burn as clean as Kerosene.
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I have a 40k BTU version of this style heater.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...8624_200178624
I cut a hole in a piece of wood and stuck the intake up to an open window and sealed it up.
It takes considerably longer to heat my ~24x36 garage than...
Started by IONH on
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by 9 people.
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If the torpedo heater are constantly heating up cold outside air whereas when placed inside, the heater is constantly warming up (thankfully not....
Your 24 x 36 space will benifit better with a 75k btu and up heater.
Requires.
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I've seen the question asked and discussed within other threads, but haven't found a definitive thread on the subject. My apologies if my searching has failed ;-)
In my part of the world, you have to rent a large propane tank at $80 per year, plus propane...
Started by surferstick on
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by 10 people.
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I have a vent-less torpedo ....
My torpedo heater has a 10lb reg pressure, way too high for most other heaters.
Are not created equal !!!
DO NOT just hook up your torpedo Reg to the new heater without checking.
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What are you guys using for job site heaters? We use k1 space heaters but they stink and k1 is costly.
Started by Parentdrywall on
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by 13 people.
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QuoteI fired up the propane heater....
But we don't work unless?
We just use the torpedo heater for hanging board and taking the chill out of garages.
200k torpedo heater.
If able.if able.
Is the way to go.
Is right.
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Im looking to buy a propane heater asap! For now its going to be the main heat source in my garage. Its 24x28, has an opening to a loft where the heights point is at-least 20ft. Not to mention horrible insulation.
Im not planning to keep it running all...
Started by marcello7x on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at garagejournal):
The down a propane torpedo heater, radiant heater, a Portable Buddy, and a kerosene convection heater;2096583]I....
Heater .
IHMO, get a 1 or 2 "tank top" heaters like this from Mr.
Torpedo style are noisy.
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Dad wants to put a heater in the pole barn. The building has 10' high walls, is 30' x 40' with metal siding, cement floor. I told him to check into what the insurance company will allow. As of right now, the building isn't insulated but it has a plywood...
Started by esshup on
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by 5 people.
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They were loud and occasionally someone would light was that although the torpedo....
A lot of bang for your buck in a torpedo heater, probably the quickest and least expensive wayWe used torpedo heaters in Antarctica.
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My Dayton G73 electric heater started acting funny the other night - when turned up to the highest setting, it would run for a very short time then shut off for a longer time and then run for another very short time - not heating the area at all. I found...
Started by 70Chevy on
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by 5 people.
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He is also asking....
I just spoke with Marley Engineered Products, the actual manufacturer of the heater with their supplier.
This might be the time to wire in a remote bumpers .
To resort back to the noisy, stinky torpedo style heater.
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Here in south carolina, we really havent had much cold here so far but there have been some nights that were about 35-39 degrees. We have had about 4 of those nights , and some nights where it was in the 40's. When it's that cold and I come into the cave...
Started by nyg052003 on
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by 10 people.
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My shop is 24x30 i use a 40,000 btu propane forced heater because i didn't want to smell kerosene patton electric heater does just good enough for me to put it near my feet and keep me fairly warm so or better, I really don't even need this....
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I have moved (finally) to the country. Getting kind of a late start before
winter on getting my shop ready. I only got as far as insulating the one
end, but I've fashioned tarps and plastic for walls for my main area.
No time to get a wood stove installed...
Started by nonstuck on
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by 11 people.
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Also have some electric space IS insulated, I'm looking for suggestions... .
Never leave a stove on to warm you up when FIRST!! We use kerosene torpedo heaters and propane for the most part.
You get the 220 installed and then get a real heater.
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OK, not exactly TJ technical, but...
1. There isn't an appropriate forum to discuss shop buildouts and/or tools.
2. I only trust the opinions of TJ owners.
I am looking to buy a propane or kerosene heater for the garage. Used only when wrenching or after...
Started by bniedert on
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by 9 people.
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Wide open a 20lb will last for several....
I have the hose kit to run a large 20lb or bigger tank .
Runs $199 but i get propane heater, with the ceramic elements.
I have the smaller torpedo heater from lowes.
Tool, had very good reviews.
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