Gas Infrared Tube Heater

[Mike_Lipke]

Has anyone got one of these in their shop? This is the type that is a 3 or 4 inch tube near the ceiling, with a reflector that focuses the infrared heat down to heat objects and the concrete floor.
The concept is great, but I don't know about the execution. I live in Minnesota.

 

[jpm]

i used to have 1 tube type 3 grill type in our store, they work great as long as you have the higth.we use to use a tank of oil once a week and were cold till 2-3 pm (we started a 7am)

 

[Mike_Lipke]

you are confusing me. You say they work great, but were cold til 2-3 pm??
Doesn't sound so great.

 

[jloppy]

I work for a local gas company and install them. We usually install the Space-Ray brand. They work well for heating areas that have alot of air loss. Check out Space Ray's website for technical info. about them. If I had a nice shop, I'd have a couple.

Just my .02

 

[jpm]

mike with oil we were cold ,infrared warm in minutes within there range

 

[SPIKER]

the gas tube infared heaters work OK but are not all that efffecient, I belive only about 60% or less... there are the gas catalaytic type which are similar but are un-vented but also 100% effecient as all the heat goes into the bld. If you are looking to install heat into a bld may I ask what kind of building what is the heating system now if any.

what is bld construction? (pole, un-insulated ect)

Is it going to be a once in a while thing to warm it up? (use to work on car then off?)

what type of gas is available? Propane / natural?

is there a slab or basement or dirt floor?

# of doors & windows & seal type (10 single pane alum windows will take a lot of heat away fast)
we can help more with these questions answered.

MarkM

 

[Mike_Lipke]

It is going to be about a 12x12 room inside a pole building, 8 foot ceiling.

One window, one interior door, concrete floor.

I'm thinking just put in a baseboard heater or 2. I will heat it only when I am in there to work, which won't be every day.

 

[Mike_Lipke]

Ooops, propane, insulated 2x4 walls, 2x8 ceiling.

 

[ronjhall]

These units work great. But only heat surface. If you have items covered with vinyl it will cause cracks in one year of winter use.
I would consider a Modine Hot Dawg heater or one of it's competitors. More efficient and better heat for your size room.

 

[Mike_Lipke]

Thanks, I have that exact same heater in another shop and it works great, but of course is a little breezy and the fan noise is there but tolerable. Thought I might try something new. But with the room only 12x12, an electric heater would prolly be the most cost effective as often as I plan to heat it.