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TheDigitalAlchemist
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DEC 09, 06:34 AM
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Just need something to heat up the space a little. 110 Volts space heater. Any recommendations?
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jmbishop
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DEC 09, 06:56 AM
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Really you're shopping for a thermostat. A 1500w heater is a 1500w heater. I've done well with just a $20 Milkhouse heater and a remote thermostat.
I have a new heater this year, I have yet to pull it out of the box, but I'll probably still run it on the remote thermostat as I can set it much lower than most built in thermostats when all I want is freeze protection.
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TheDigitalAlchemist
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DEC 09, 07:49 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by jmbishop:
Really you're shopping for a thermostat. A 1500w heater is a 1500w heater. I've done well with just a $20 Milkhouse heater and a remote thermostat.
I have a new heater this year, I have yet to pull it out of the box, but I'll probably still run it on the remote thermostat as I can set it much lower than most built in thermostats when all I want is freeze protection. |
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Just don't want get one that melts down in a year or two. Finding lots of units with bad reviews. pics of melted wiring and such.
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Jake_Dragon
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DEC 09, 11:00 AM
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We have one of these, my girlfriend had it before I moved in and we have used it without any issues for the last 3 years.
De'Longhi Comfort Temp Full Room Radiant Heater
Has multiple settings, you can control how much electricity it uses and the thermostat seems to work pretty well.
Its radiant heat so it does take longer to warm up a space but it does great at maintaining the temperature.
If your garage is insolated I would expect the same results.
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jmbishop
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DEC 09, 12:22 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by TheDigitalAlchemist:
Just don't want get one that melts down in a year or two. Finding lots of units with bad reviews. pics of melted wiring and such. |
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That's why after 4 years my Milkhouse heater got thrown out, the tip over protection was causing problems, then completely broke during the little 6 days of winter we had. I bypassed it for those 6 days then as soon as I didn't need it clipped every wire in it and put it in the trash(it was a high demand item after those 6 days, I didn't want anyone taking the modified/dangerous heater home)
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82-T/A [At Work]
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DEC 10, 12:37 PM
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"Looking for a heater for the garage"
...move to Florida! Hahah
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hnthomps
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DEC 10, 01:52 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Jake_Dragon:
We have one of these, my girlfriend had it before I moved in and we have used it without any issues for the last 3 years.
De'Longhi Comfort Temp Full Room Radiant Heater
Has multiple settings, you can control how much electricity it uses and the thermostat seems to work pretty well.
Its radiant heat so it does take longer to warm up a space but it does great at maintaining the temperature.
If your garage is insolated I would expect the same results. |
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I have one similar to this that I can use in several different rooms as needed by the occupant. Thermostat controlled with a temperature setting in degrees and auto on/off to maintain the set point. It was around $50 and was purchased at Lowe's or Home Depot. Based on my old one, a lifetime of better than 12 years can be expected.
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theogre
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DEC 10, 04:23 PM
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Caution:
Many oil filled no fan units doesn't work at highest settings for long.
"Standby" limit switch can trip instead of thermostat and not rated to be a thermostat and break. If gets hot enough, the Thermal Fuse can blow killing the unit.
Other 120vac heaters have problems heating a large space. Cheap units can have same problems as above or melt down before that.
Worse when have air leaks around garage doors etc.
You find they all eat power and not heat a big room let alone a garage.
Worse, 1 day of full power can make power bill to spike too.
Even Kerosene or Propane heaters can have problems depending on the garage and type of unit. Plus they need fresh air to not poison you w/ CO.
More:
Most "Brick" ceramic heaters are easily block w/ dust/etc and fast and worse most are hard to clean too. (Often Need a light thru the heat element to just see this problem.) This is often why many of them melt down. Some have an external filter that block large dirt but can still plug up and melt.
Many heater power plugs get very hot. That can be cause by crap plug/wire on the unit, dying socket, or both. Barely warm is iffy. Hot you can't touch is big trouble.
Never use extension cords. That's often not rated to handle Amp Draw or have crap ends causing same heat problems as just above.------------------
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maryjane
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DEC 10, 04:30 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by jmbishop:
Really you're shopping for a thermostat. A 1500w heater is a 1500w heater. I've done well with just a $20 Milkhouse heater and a remote thermostat.
I have a new heater this year, I have yet to pull it out of the box, but I'll probably still run it on the remote thermostat as I can set it much lower than most built in thermostats when all I want is freeze protection. |
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You (and I) are in Texas.
TDA is in NYC.
I know what I use as a heater for my shop will not be adequate in NYC.[This message has been edited by maryjane (edited 12-10-2021).]
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jmbishop
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DEC 10, 04:50 PM
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Certainly, and really our 6 days of winter was the only time I was really concerned that much about freezing but I usually do run it all winter on the remote thermostat set on 45°. My garage isn't insulated and has plumbing in the wall for one of the garden hose faucets. I'd assume anything in an actual cold climate wouldn't be worth trying to hear without adequate insulation. That's why I mention the wattage, for 110 you're really limited to 1500w, I'm sure he's used one before and understand if that would meet his needs.
If you're just trying to keep warm while working I saw a really cool idea from a Canadian. He used a block heater adhered to the bottom of his work table to heat the table top and if you were to sit down at a chair, you'd get a little bit of heat on the top of your legs too.
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