Kerosene Heaters

[just strum]

In the past I have found myself out in the cold garage working on either a car or my tractor (previously tractors). The last two years I used what could be described as a space heater, which meant as long as I was in front of it and relatively close, I was warm (at least one side of me).

This year I would like to warm the entire garage and was wondering if anyone uses portable heaters to heat their garage or even their home. I have a two car, high ceiling garage and was thinking about something like this

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...10000003+90139

I don't want to install a gas line and a separate furnace. These seem economical for the minimal time I am out there.

[Guitar Gal]

Strum,

I have the exact same heater that I bought several years ago as a backup heating source for when the power goes out in the winter. Have also used it a couple of years ago when my furnace needed a replacement part....in January of course..... that took two weeks to arrive.

It does a decent job of heating the area it's in. Had the temp in my house up to 70 degrees in no time. There is a slight odor when it's first lit and when you turn it off, but it doesn't last long. Once it got going, I could get heat for about 10 hours on a full tank.

The thing is HEAVY empty or full and awkward to carry.....at least for a vertically challenged female like myself. But it does a GREAT job and has paid for itself over the years that I have successfully used it : I think you would be pleased with it as a heat source.

YMMV

GG

[warren0728]

what is this "heater" thing you speak of.... :

ww

[Algonquin]

I believe Kerosene is a fairly safe fuel to handle and store, but you could always consider an electric.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1

Doesn't have quite the backup capabilities for power outages, but it certainly would be quick and easy to use.

[just strum]

It does a decent job of heating the area it's in. Had the temp in my house up to 70 degrees in no time. There is a slight odor when it's first lit and when you turn it off, but it doesn't last long. Once it got going, I could get heat for about 10 hours on a full tank.

The thing is HEAVY empty or full and awkward to carry.....at least for a vertically challenged female like myself. But it does a GREAT job and has paid for itself over the years that I have successfully used it : I think you would be pleased with it as a heat source.

I read where it is heavy (about 35 lbs empty) and they say to lite it and turn it off outside to avoid the smell, but I wouldn't want to carry it when lit and I certainly wouldn't want to carry it after it heats up. Since it's mainly for the garage, the smell is not a big deal. In the house it would only be used for an emergency such as you noted.

I believe Kerosene is a fairly safe fuel to handle and store, but you could always consider an electric.

Doesn't have quite the backup capabilities for power outages, but it certainly would be quick and easy to use.

I have an electric floor model about that size and it doesn't warm up a room the size of a garage and it sucks up energy.

what is this "heater" thing you speak of.... :

ww

Shut up. I will only invite you up to Ohio to jam during the winter and then you will know what this "heater" thing is and you will be glad I have one. :

[warren0728]

Shut up. I will only invite you up to Ohio to jam during the winter and then you will know what this "heater" thing is and you will be glad I have one. :

fair enough....and i will invite you down here in mid august to jam....then you'll see what "heat" (and humidity) really is!! :

ww

[street music]

Strum, I use to have one that I kept in my dog kennel and it was fine at that time. They are alright if you have good ventlation you do have to make sure the wick is in good shape.