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      09-26-2013, 07:11 AM   #1
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garage heaters...

I know it's still way too early for this, but since getting a second car, I need to totally re-do my garage...

Anyone here that could recommed a good garage heater ?

Found this at costco : http://www.costco.ca/Dimplex-4%2C000...&storeId=10302

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      09-27-2013, 06:30 AM   #2
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4000w @ 240V might be sufficient for a small two car garage, but it will defintately take a while to heat up, and you better have some good insulation in your garage.

Assuming you're just using it to work on your car, I use a forced air heater from XS Cargo that uses propane. It drinks up a tank in 6-8 hours, but it works very well.
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4000w @ 240V might be sufficient for a small two car garage, but it will defintately take a while to heat up, and you better have some good insulation in your garage.

Assuming you're just using it to work on your car, I use a forced air heater from XS Cargo that uses propane. It drinks up a tank in 6-8 hours, but it works very well.
So I should go bigger ? Yes, it is a 2 car garage.... Price seemed too low for anything good, I don't mind spending more for something that will do the job better.... Primarily reason for it is to keep the garage warmer......
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      09-27-2013, 02:03 PM   #4
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Or you can store with me lol ... There are many other factors why a car should not be stored in a home garage especially when the door will be opening and closing all the time.
Heaters will do absolutely nothing and cost you money
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These are good heaters. I use one to heat my shop. It will have no problem keeping an insulated 2 car garage warm. I set the thermostat at 10C.

The Costco price is in line too. The same heater without the mounting bracket is $110 at TSC stores, sometimes on sale for around $80. TSC calls it Portable Construction Heater.
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