My Garage/Shop Heater Install

[grsthegreat]

I carry a circuit analyzer unit with me in my service rig and that’s helped solve many issues over the years. But it does seam strange that the unit didn’t work due to a ground. You would have thought it wouldn’t have even ignited in the first place. And why shut down after first igniting a flame.

DoN’t you just hate computer boards. Remember old days pilot lights. When a water heater could run without electricity.

 

[ovrszd]

I carry a circuit analyzer unit with me in my service rig and that’s helped solve many issues over the years. But it does seam strange that the unit didn’t work due to a ground. You would have thought it wouldn’t have even ignited in the first place. And why shut down after first igniting a flame.

DoN’t you just hate computer boards. Remember old days pilot lights. When a water heater could run without electricity.

I find that a bit odd too. The flame sensor circuit would have to be more sensitive than the other circuits involved? But hey, if it works, it works.

Yeah, those days are gone forever. We are almost always better served. Until something like this happens.

 

[gstrom99]

Great news! I think we ALL learned something, from following along.

 

[bigtiller]

Just in time to keep the humidity low for that new plainer. Have fun.

 

[Big Barn]

Mark, even IF you had hired a tech to troubleshoot, there is a good chance he would have gone through the same time consuming trial and error as you did. Good job!

 

[dragoneggs]

Just in time to keep the humidity low for that new plainer. Have fun.

Yes sir... shop at 50% humidity overnight. Currently 68% outside. Heater doing its job! Thanks again for all those that hung with me, provided advice, and encouragement! That was a tough troubleshoot.



This new jointer is so much bigger than my old 6in Delta that I need to get another length of dust collector hose to reach.

 

[Pixguy]

Mark, even IF you had hired a tech to troubleshoot, there is a good chance he would have gone through the same time consuming trial and error as you did. Good job!

and would've charged you accordingly. :shocked:

 

[Peter 315]

When is the shop party ?............

 

[Pixguy]

I'd be curious on your lp usage over time.

 

[dragoneggs]

and would've charged you accordingly. :shocked:

Yeah that is the scary part as the intermittent ground was two outlets away from where it is plugged in.

Since my shop time is irregular, I am now thinking of how I could turn on/off the heater from the house or phone maybe. Gonna have to do some research on smart thermostats I suppose.

 

[Pixguy]

Yeah that is the scary part as the intermittent ground was two outlets away from where it is plugged in.

Since my shop time is irregular, I am now thinking of how I could turn on/off the heater from the house or phone maybe. Gonna have to do some research on smart thermostats I suppose.

I have Honeywell WiFi thermos that I like better than the others.

I also have some WiFi power switches and outlets that work great and inexpensive. Not sure though if cutting the power would do the same as a thermostat.

 

[dragoneggs]

I shouldn't have said 'turn on/off' instead I meant to bump the heat up or back it down to its default programmed setting.

 

[Big Barn]

Since my shop time is irregular, I am now thinking of how I could turn on/off the heater from the house or phone maybe. Gonna have to do some research on smart thermostats I suppose.

That would never work for me. I’d use the ap to turn off. Worry about it working and walk out to the shop ten minutes later.....

 

[Peter 315]

I shouldn't have said 'turn on/off' instead I meant to bump the heat up or back it down to its default programmed setting.

Set it and forget it..............

 

[BukitCase]

Yeah; set it at 50 (warm enough to stop condensation) and man up (or wear a warm hoodie like I do) :laughing: ... Steve

 

[Peter 315]

Yeah; set it at 50 (warm enough to stop condensation) and man up (or wear a warm hoodie like I do) :laughing: ... Steve

He's out there in his underwear polishing his wood..... I meant tool..... u know........

 

[fitter1]

Yeah that is the scary part as the intermittent ground was two outlets away from where it is plugged in. That's an atta boy to you. What made you look there?

 

[dragoneggs]

Yeah that is the scary part as the intermittent ground was two outlets away from where it is plugged in. That's an atta boy to you. What made you look there?

I looked everywhere else! :laughing:

 

[Big Barn]

What you mean is that it was the last place you looked.

 

[ovrszd]

That would never work for me. I’d use the ap to turn off. Worry about it working and walk out to the shop ten minutes later.....

Me too. I've got up and looked outside toward the shop to make sure I turned the lights off...…..