Carol Reed
In Memoriam
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- Coolidge, AZ
I have a two head Mr. Heater mounted on a 10 gallon tank. Last night it sputtered out - empty. $3 a gallon to refill.
I am trying to warm the double carport that I've tarped to keep the wind out. Works OK for a few hours a day.
Called the plumber to give me an estimate to run an extension off the house gas line. Propane is $1.50. Better.
Problem, or question. The Mr. Heater has a combo regulator on/off valve. The house propane is already regulated at the meter. Can I bypass that? Would I need to install an on/off valve between the hose and the heater? I plan to use an RV hose to give a little flexibility of movement. I planned to remount the Mr. Heater on an old sturdy light tripod, instead of the tank.
If this becomes a real hassle, then Plan B.
Next summer I plan to build a new shop building - if the county will let me. They can get a little weird around here, but that is another thread, someday, maybe. So maybe I'll get the furnace/heater now and rig it for the carport and move it later.
Where can I shop for shop heaters? Anybody got on-line resources?
I am trying to warm the double carport that I've tarped to keep the wind out. Works OK for a few hours a day.
Called the plumber to give me an estimate to run an extension off the house gas line. Propane is $1.50. Better.
Problem, or question. The Mr. Heater has a combo regulator on/off valve. The house propane is already regulated at the meter. Can I bypass that? Would I need to install an on/off valve between the hose and the heater? I plan to use an RV hose to give a little flexibility of movement. I planned to remount the Mr. Heater on an old sturdy light tripod, instead of the tank.
If this becomes a real hassle, then Plan B.
Next summer I plan to build a new shop building - if the county will let me. They can get a little weird around here, but that is another thread, someday, maybe. So maybe I'll get the furnace/heater now and rig it for the carport and move it later.
Where can I shop for shop heaters? Anybody got on-line resources?