kerosene heater???

[HITMAN 149]

hey guys...
any input as to what make/model/size.. price?? for a kerosene forced air heater??? 
i have a 2 car garage with about  10 ft high ceilings and a loft above it. but no heat!?!?! brrrr in the winter. so i was thinkin on getting a heater so i can be warm & work on the car & the bike.. ..or actually do stuff in the garage wh it's cold!!! but i have no clue about them?? anybody have any advice... as i looked on home depot & lowes.. and they are quite expen$ive!!! offhaaaa!!!!
but i have no clue which brand is good or how many BTU's i should look for and  price..ect..ect?!?!?
thanks!!!
-JOHN
(pic is just something i found to post as an example)

[41husk]

Watch for suit and condensation on your cars with Kerosine heaters.  I use a couple at the Mopad garage, but I always make sure I wipe the car down before I leave and first thing when I return.  Thats why I would like a place that is climate controlled for all 3 of my cars.

[Winged 1]

Not to throw a kink in your train of thought but,
This style stinks when being used and for days after, plus the soot problem. Mostly oder.
I would suggest propane, either same style blower or more direct with double headed convection. The blower style will need a minimum of a 8 gallon tank where as the convection type can use the Barby style 5 gallon. Will have a little moisture from propane. Cant win cuz both have there draw backs..
Best of luck,
Eric

[71ChallengeHer]

Can't you find an electric heater or something else?

[HITMAN 149]

i guess i was looking for what was the best/cheapest/easiest way to heat the garage...without installing a heating unit!?!?!? (that will come later on..WAY later on when the garage gets re-done!! hahaha

[400/6/PAC]

I bought a kerosene heater for my two car garage and I hated it.
It was too much heat for that small of space.
The heater worked great but it got to hot to fast and I had to keep turnning it off and on, couldn't keep a constant temp.
I bought one of those tall stand up propane heaters and it works perfect.
Maintains a nice steady temp

[The70RT]

If you like headaches and an upset stomach get one. Maybe works for some. I used mine for about a month then sold it. If your gonna use it alot get a wood burner. Cheap fuel. An oil radiator heater is good for when it is not so cold.

[HITMAN 149]

ok i get the hint!!! hahahaha maybe i'll check into one of those house type elect heaters???

[The70RT]

ok i get the hint!!! hahahaha maybe i'll check into one of those house type elect heaters???

You can put a fan by it too to help.

[dodgecharger-fan]

The MAXX heaters (by Modine I think) are available for propane or natural gas.

www.princessauto.com (sort of the Canadian version of Harbour Freight) has them for relatively cheap at less than $600 if I remember correctly.

According to them, 45000 BTUs is about right for a 2-car garage.

Also, there's a 35000 BTU forced air propane unit simlar in size and shape as the kerosene one that you posted listed on that site for $119
• Heats up to 800 sq. ft.
• Operates up to 13 hours on a 20 lb. propane tank (not included)
• Equipped with Piezo push-button ignition and 120V fan
• 10 ft. hose and regulator included
• Heater shuts off with loss of flame or power supply

[Back N Black]

I use the red eye type that screws right on to your barbecue tank, it also has a temperature adjust control.Works great for me. 

[The70RT]

I just now remembered the one I had was a propane. I got it thinking it would be better than the kerosene one because i tried one before. I had the same thing -head and stomach aches. Also burned my eyes. I know you have to ventilate them but you might as well have the garage door open to avoid the risk from the fumes. So it kinda defeats the purpose of trying to heat up the garage when the door or windows are open. They do sell them so maybe it works for others but I think the salamander type being kerosene or propane is more for construction sites or open areas or maybe a barn or big metal bldg. Any way you go you will have to ventilate unless you get a heat radiant type. If you have an attached garage you can always run a vent from your existing house furnace. If your garage is not insulated or is big you will notice a big increase on you gas bill though....been there done that.

[dkn1997]

I would stay away from the bullit type heaters.  whether it's kero, gas, whatever, major potential to start a fire.  they can light a small puddle of gas on fire from many feet away. 

I would use a radiator type heater.  you could use a small electric to keep it semi habitable, say 40-55 degrees and maybe use a bullet type to boost it up occasionally....but shut it off before you start working.

On those electrics, watch the wiring.  run a seperate outlet for it in at least 12 gauge wire.  they are notorious for setting houses on fire.  My brotherinlawy heats a 20 x 15 finished basement with an oil filled electric space heater, works great.  I ran him a seperate outlet for it with it's own 20 amp breaker.  nice and toasty. 

[HITMAN 149]

thanks guys!!!
i'm not gonna keep it on all the time!! i just wanted to heat it up a lil & make it bearable for when i wanna work on the car & bike this winter!! brrrr. actually i just got a brand spankin NEW double sided steel insulated garage door installed... so that should keep out a lot of the drafts that the OLD beat up door let in!! you had to see the gaps on the sides & top!! ooffhaaa!!! brrrr it was freeezin in there!! and i have alot of projects to work on this winter!! bike & car!!! oh yea and also organize the garage.. so i can work in there!!! hahahaha
thanks... i'll check into something like that

[chgr500]

All those portable gas heaters stink...I use an industrial type portable electric heater in my garage...the garage is well insulated but holds a nice 65 degrees in winter weather....you need to have a dedicated 240v plug to run it efficiently....could use the compressor plug....works well in a 20+24 detached garage

similar type of heater shown below:

http://www.globalindustrial.com/gcs/product/productInfo.web?infoParam.mode=1&infoParam.itemKey=30036822

[70charger_boy]

I use to have a kerosene heater and it is freaking dangerous.  I use to use Jet fuel in it, cause it was free.  If I were you go electric

[The70RT]

I use to have a kerosene heater and it is freaking dangerous.  I use to use Jet fuel in it, cause it was free.  If I were you go electric

JET FUEL  ..........wonder you didn't blow your place up 

[70charger_boy]

I use to have a kerosene heater and it is freaking dangerous.  I use to use Jet fuel in it, cause it was free.  If I were you go electric

JET FUEL  ..........wonder you didn't blow your place up 

Jet-A is refined kerosene.  It's what you fuel commercial and private jets.  You can also run it in diesel engine automobiles and use it as home heating oil.  It is safe

Your thinking of Rocket fuel.  That is Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Hydrogen

[bill440rt]

I bought a small kerosene heater (stand-up type) at Home Depot last year. It was under $100 bucks on sale. It heated my 2 car garage (approx 30' x 30') with no problems.
Odor depends on the grade of kerosene you buy, & soot stems from a misadjusted wick. I had very little odor, & adjusted the flame once it was warmed up. It was great to get some work done on the car over the winter. I always left a window open a little for some air, just in case. I think that's a safe thing to do no matter what type of heater you're running.
I agree to stay away from the bullet type heaters for home garage use.

[2Gunz]

Why not get some insulation and put it in or at the very least some plastic to cover the walls.

Then try an electric one.......


Ive used the kind your looking into and blah....

Its heat but its pretty bad.

Wood heat is cheap and effective and you can buy a stove for not much.

The downfall is it takes a good deal of time to get rolling.


I found some things that might be of interest to you.

Ive never used them myself.... but I found some vented units that might actually be pretty nice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sears-Kenmore-Kerosene-Heater-Stove-Furnace-UL-Rated_W0QQitemZ230180881081QQihZ013QQcategoryZ115964QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/MONITOR-MPI-40-KEROSENE-43-000-BTU-HEATER_W0QQitemZ180167618153QQihZ008QQcategoryZ41987QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Also try doing a google search for Toyotomi

good luck