Jeff Horton
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This is one of those subjects I see over and over at Woodnet and other places. I am sure it will crop up here again and again. Shop heat.
Help me decide. I have two options. I have an old furnace that was given to me. Forced air, propane burning. Supposed to be very large unit. Overkill for my shop but means it would warm up fast. Assuming it works and is doesn't have a carbon monoxide leak once I check it out. I have still to do some work to it. Add a base and air filters box. Ad a vent it to the outside. Have some minimal ductwork built and do a little wiring. I am guessing 100 to 150 dollars to spend on it. Bear in mind it is an old unit.
Other option is buying one of these.
My shop is plumbed (both ends) for propane so this is a simple hang it on the wall and attach a gas line. It has the advantage of being new and simple to install. Price is probably a bit higher than the furnace. Downsides are where to put it. I would like to attach it up high to keep it out of the way, that might not work? I think I will need a fan to circulate the air around my shop. And I wonder how fast it will heat up the space. The furnace would be faster I think? That would be nice so that I could just turn it on when I am there and save the gas.
I am leaning towards new because of the simple installation. If so I might take the blower out of the furnace and choke it down to blow air around the shop. But looking for your thoughts. It's finally getting cold here and going to need something soon.
Help me decide. I have two options. I have an old furnace that was given to me. Forced air, propane burning. Supposed to be very large unit. Overkill for my shop but means it would warm up fast. Assuming it works and is doesn't have a carbon monoxide leak once I check it out. I have still to do some work to it. Add a base and air filters box. Ad a vent it to the outside. Have some minimal ductwork built and do a little wiring. I am guessing 100 to 150 dollars to spend on it. Bear in mind it is an old unit.
Other option is buying one of these.
My shop is plumbed (both ends) for propane so this is a simple hang it on the wall and attach a gas line. It has the advantage of being new and simple to install. Price is probably a bit higher than the furnace. Downsides are where to put it. I would like to attach it up high to keep it out of the way, that might not work? I think I will need a fan to circulate the air around my shop. And I wonder how fast it will heat up the space. The furnace would be faster I think? That would be nice so that I could just turn it on when I am there and save the gas.
I am leaning towards new because of the simple installation. If so I might take the blower out of the furnace and choke it down to blow air around the shop. But looking for your thoughts. It's finally getting cold here and going to need something soon.