Propane heaters for heating the shop?

[MNAirHead]

For an ongoing situation, you need an ongoing solution...

I have propane, would not suggest it.

 

[tjclem]

I have one of the little oil filled heaters and one of the common little heaters I will use.

 

[Freddels]

Thanks I have one like that I was trying to avoid using electric units though

My friend hasn't turned on his oil burner yet (we're in New England) and he uses two of these to heat his colonial. He said that his electric bill went up by $50 for the month. That's a lot cheaper than $600 worth of oil. These oil filled radiator type heaters put out more heat for less money than the halogen type heaters. There is also no exposed burner element to cause a fire.

 

[onemorebass]

This is probably more than you might need, kinda spendy too.. but it's was in my shop (26'x36' 13' ceiling) when we bought the house a few months ago. I would prefer natural gas and a different heater, but it came with the shop.. as did a 2 post car lift

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[Bredian]

Everybody has covered the propane issues, I'd just add that we had a couple of those heaters on a job and they were total crap. They ended up in the dumpster.

I'm planning a new building and radiant floor heat will be first on my wish list. Perfect way to go if you are pouring a new slab. But for taking the chill off my current uninsulated, garage/shop, I use a Cadet unit.

Those little oil filled electric radiators are pretty nice too.

LOVE hydronic floors..... was finishing a project in winter and the guys would wear socks and break time was spent prone on the heated floor. Lately, we added a few electric pads to heat small spaces.... then the nice lady wanted the new rich hubby to add the 400 sf great room.

RE: propane (not recommended) but for construction projects, the units you find at HD are about 1/4 the size we use. I like 300-400K BTU units with blowers, usually 1 every floor or 2000 sf. Best quick construction overnight temp heat for drywall. Not for working.