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Phil@rise 11-23-2012 10:12 AM

Propane catalytic heaters are safe to use indoors. Propane inherently produces very low amounts of CO and when there is no flame IE catalytic almost none. So a drafty garage door is sufficient ventilation. I have the mid sized buddy heater I use for camping either in my camper or tent and it goes all weekend long on one pound of propane. A 20 pound bottle of weekend wrenching would last you almost two months.

fliptuner 11-24-2012 05:19 PM

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Gh0stRider 11-24-2012 05:24 PM

who sells the heatdish? couldn't find it at costco anymore.

jlenko 11-24-2012 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by melloman (Post 8087894)
More of a permanent heater that on full blast can heat my 2-car garage:
Overhead Radiant Heater | Princess Auto

So that one works well? I was looking at it a while ago, but decided against it for no good reason. Maybe I'll go pick one up while it's on sale!

fliptuner 11-24-2012 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by melloman (Post 8087894)
2 suggestions that I know by personal experience will do the job.

More of a permanent heater that on full blast can heat my 2-car garage:
Overhead Radiant Heater | Princess Auto

Of if you want something more portable:
Bionaire Oil Filled Heater

The second one easily heats a 600sq. ft. basement suite no problems.
Hope these help. If they don't, go to Princess Auto as they have really good deals and everything is pretty much made for the garage. :thumbsup:

Hmmm...which one's more energy efficient?

I still have to seal my doors nice and tight though.

falcon 11-24-2012 08:24 PM

Those of you suggesting thick/thermal clothing, being able to work in your garage in a tshirt in the winter when you're in there a lot is great. I'd rather not have to bundle up every time I want to work on my bike/car.

My garage is bigger than yours with zero insulation and two small floor heaters from walmart heat the whole thing up in about 15mins and I usually have to turn one of them off.

Soundy 11-24-2012 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil@rise (Post 8088863)
Propane catalytic heaters are safe to use indoors. Propane inherently produces very low amounts of CO and when there is no flame IE catalytic almost none. So a drafty garage door is sufficient ventilation.

You'll warm up a lot quicker with NO draft...

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Originally Posted by Gh0stRider (Post 8089924)
who sells the heatdish? couldn't find it at costco anymore.

Saw some at XS Cargo... 800W, $30. No idea how durable they are, but should warm ya up quick for cheap.


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