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portable garage heater

Garage space I'll be heating is 15'w x 23'l x 11' h. = 3795.

Of course I'll lose some efficiency simply due to the fact I have the other part of the garage tarped off...

As far as kerosene or propane heaters go, I'm not really considering them for 2 reasons. 1. "Open" flame... not good when you're painting w/garage full of flammable fumes. 2. I've read that they don't do well in dusty environments as far as getting gunked up, igniters not holding up/working after a while, etc.

Side note, spent little over 2 hours working on the 'Flite yesterday and have 90% of the floor out. Pulled up side strips of fiberflass holding plywood to floor and popped the plywood right out. Easy peasy... Need to finish up removing some fasterners so I can split it and cut the transom and very aft floor out.
 
i use a little holmes brand ,milkhouse type elec.w/ thermostat dial . its small but pretty powerful ! its done the job for me! doesnt heat up garage as fast as kerosene ,or propane but no fumes /flame or gas to deal with !:cheers:
 
Anything electric on 110 will not be enough to heat the place. Propane heaters work well, and dont stink too bad, Kerosene is ok, but salamanders kick out a toxic stink that will give you a head ache. I have two kerosene heaters that are upright, they work great, low on the stink factor and lots of heat.

If I were you, I would use a propane heater to bring it up to a workable temp, turn it off. Use an electric heater to maintain the temp as long as needed, fire up the propane heater as needed. Get a fan in the area to cirulate the air.
 
Craigslist, my neck of the woods, a portable heater called "The Hot One", 5000 watt, 240 volt, freestanding, plugs into a dryer outlet, 60 bucks asking price.
 
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