[Shop-talk] Shop heating options

[pethier at comcast.net]

> I have two Empire direct vent propane heaters.  I only use them when 
> I am actually in the garage, and they are able to heat up fast.  This
> 
> is also a plus if you have to open the door to move a car in or 
> out.  Intake air and exhaust both go through the wall behind the 
> unit.  The flame is in a closed combustion chamber isolated from the 
> room air.  There isn't really an open flame in the garage.  Propane 
> is expensive in my area, especially for low usage customers.  The 
> propane companies are pretty sleazy and pricing can be 
> volatile.  Other than that, I have been very happy with these units.
> 
> -Steve Trovato
> strovato at optonline.net
> Putnam Valley, NY

I have one of these Empire units.  Love it.  My property has piped-in naturaal gas, which is a lot cheaper than propane and in this market, also much cheaper than electricity.

My 20x30 shop is well-insulated, so I leave the thermostat at 50 all winter.

Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
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