Small space heaters

[dademoss]

Okie, here it is. I have a small shed, needs heat. I have propane, or kerosene, ot maybe soomebody can reccomend a wood or coal stove? Suggestions?

 

[zoomzoom]

First question is whether the shed contains any petroleum or other flammable products. Those should be removed if you're doing anything with open flame.
Of what you listed, I'd go with propane. It's clean, easiest to fill and maintain and relatively cheap.
Do you need heat for yourself (e.g. it's a shed you work in) or is it just to keep the contents above freezing?
I use a Mr. Heater with a 20# propane tank. Obviously haven't used it since last winter but was happy with it's abilities and its got 3 options for amount of heat output.

 

[Magus]

More info.
What is stored there and is it occupied for more than a few minutes at a time? Propane is great until moisture condenses on your tools and they rust, ditto for Kerosene, but you can beat it on both with clever venting, the ideal would be a vented captain stove or other small wood stove fitted with a propane or natgas burner(s)

I have had two of these, they still work after 30 years of medium use.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dyna-Glo...z7bO35kdCSAzjzSbLV4UH3SDOPUUF6ZRoCptEQAvD_BwE

 

[Cabin Fever]

Second question is, do you want the heater running to maintain a constant temperature 24/7 or do you just want heat when you're in the shed working?

If it is the latter, I would check out icefishing house heaters.

 

[Magus]

Great idea! I forgot about those!

 

[dademoss]

Never thought about ice fishing heaters, thanks. Flammables have their own storage box, not near anything but a fence. It's a big red storage box . It was a hard lesson to learn, but I did.

I have a big Kerosene heater, and a 2 panel mr buddy propane. Use is when I am inside the shed, with ventilation and CO monitor. Might go electric, we will know more when we move in. Grandpa had a coal stove, I don't think I can find coal anymore . I was a wee tot when gramps complained about getting coal.

 

[Cabin Fever]

My garage (pole shed) is too big to heat, besides it's uninsulated. When I work out there for extended periods I use a 80,000 BTW salamander heater and direct its airflow to the area that I am working in. These typical can use kerosene or diesel as fuel and have strong blower fans. Mine is similar to the one below. You can get them smaller or larger.

 

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My garage (pole shed) is too big to heat, besides it's uninsulated. When I work out there for extended periods I use a 80,000 BTW salamander heater and direct its airflow to the area that I am working in.

Be advised that if you're in an enclosed area without a lot of ventilation, these things will produce a lot of carbon monoxide.

 

[dademoss]

exactly why I have a CO detector . It smells stuff I can't. One in the garage, one in the shed.

 

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exactly why I have a CO detector . It smells stuff I can't. One in the garage, one in the shed.

If you run one of those torpedo heaters, your CO2 detector will probably go off in 2 minutes.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Whatever you do, don't buy a Volsgeng wood stove. I bought one a few years ago and it's the most dangerous POS I ever bought. Made in China, 'nuff said.

 

[Ray1965]

Whatever you do, don't buy a Volsgeng wood stove. I bought one a few years ago and it's the most dangerous POS I ever bought. Made in China, 'nuff said.

Thanks for the info, what do you burn with now?

 

[Mountain trapper]

Thanks for the info, what do you burn with now?

I use a Kuma wood stove in the house, and love it. The POS volsgene is in my fur shed. I'm planing on replacing it next year.

 

[Cabin Fever]

Be advised that if you're in an enclosed area without a lot of ventilation, these things will produce a lot of carbon monoxide.

When that heater is blowing hot air at you, your body is warm enough to keep the garage door open for ventilation.

 

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When that heater is blowing hot air at you, your body is warm enough to keep the garage door open for ventilation.

I'm not a guy that easily fathoms running a heater with the windows open. Sounds like a waste.
Oh, and one of those heaters blowing on you will make your clothes really stink. I hope your wife and the laundry are kind to you.

 

[Cabin Fever]

I'm not a guy that easily fathoms running a heater with the windows open. Sounds like a waste.
Oh, and one of those heaters blowing on you will make your clothes really stink. I hope your wife and the laundry are kind to you.

Ya know, if it's February and I have to change the oil/filter in a vehicle, I will run the heater for 30 minutes. My wife is thankful that I didn't pay some kid at Jiffy Lube to do it.

 

[dademoss]

the garage is easy, there is a 240V electric heater installed

 

[Weedygarden]

Okie, here it is. I have a small shed, needs heat. I have propane, or kerosene, or maybe somebody can recommend a wood or coal stove? Suggestions?

Size matters, too! The size of the space you are heating helps to determine the size of the space heater.

I keep a space heater in my bathroom because it is always cooler in the winter. I have one that is smaller and takes a little time to heat it up. I bought a larger one at a yard sale a few years ago and what a difference it makes.

I'm sure you know that there have been many housefires due to space heaters. The electrical ones can heat up wiring and cause fires that way. I never leave my space heaters on for extended periods of time.

When my furnace went out a number of years ago, in December! during a colder spell, I ran my oven with the door ajar while I was at work, but turned on a couple of space heaters when I was up and awake while at home. It took a few days for the furnace to be replaced, but I was so grateful to have those space heaters. I have since purchased a Mr. Buddy heater. That short few days really raised my awareness of being prepared for alternative heat during cold weather.