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AJGalaxy2012 Member Since: 11 Jun 2018 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 1464 |
The chinese webasto's are a good choice, they can burn old engine oil / chip oil etc so are very cheap to run. Get the largest output size, they run really well you will probably find one is enough.
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10th Dec 2023 3:51am |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3752 |
https://rexnordic.com/uk/airrex-bioheaters...-WDJqRaSAz
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10th Dec 2023 8:43am |
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cass Member Since: 12 Oct 2011 Location: northumberland Posts: 726 |
My garage is a similar size to yours (6x9M) and I've found that the so called 8 Kw heaters are a waste of time on their own. It will take so long to warm the shed that you'll have given up and gone home before you get anything done on a cold day.
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10th Dec 2023 11:09am |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 3162 |
I guess also it depends how you are going to use it. If you are going to be using it daily 9-5 then effective insulation will be absolutley essential before you think about heat and a low power indirect heat source will be OK but for short periods of time just to make it usable a gas space heater will get it up to temp quick. Also if you are storing tools or anything likley to rust it needs to be maintained at a reasonable temp 24/7 to prevent condensation. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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10th Dec 2023 11:30am |
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MPx Member Since: 29 Jul 2011 Location: South Somerset Posts: 578 |
I know its basically the same stuff as Heating Oil which you can get, but you wont be able to buy Red Diesel legally unless you are a farmer. The rules changed a couple of years ago and those of us with small holdings or plant businesses have been stuffed and now have to buy regular, over taxed, white diesel for all our machines. Mike - MPx 2017 5.0 V8 Supercharged SVAutobigraphy Dynamic SVO Palette Grey (2021-...) 2012 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autoboigraphy Orkney Grey (2017-2021) 2007 4.2 V8 Supercharged Vogue SE Tonga Green (2012-2017) 2002 4.4 V8 Vogue Bonnatti Grey (2008-2012) |
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10th Dec 2023 12:06pm |
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1461 |
Would 2x cheap Chinese Webastos (8kw is the max for one) not work, plus a 2kw electric fan heater? I could then mix and match depending on how cold it is? I'd prefer not to leave the door open, which is required with space heaters, as there's no exhaust to direct outside.
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12th Dec 2023 7:19pm |
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Soldierpmr Member Since: 17 Oct 2021 Location: Swansea Posts: 57 |
This keeps me toastie. After about 5 minutes I’m down to a t shirt but I wouldn’t say it is cost effective.
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12th Dec 2023 8:24pm |
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RiverBlanche Member Since: 20 Apr 2021 Location: Retford'ish Posts: 97 |
Hi,
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13th Dec 2023 11:52am |
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andygts Member Since: 16 May 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 348 |
Me and my brother have just started looking into heating his garage....
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14th Dec 2023 9:15am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35217 |
if you get a wood burning fire i think you'll be sitting around it toasting marshmallows all day.. ... - .- -.
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14th Dec 2023 9:31am |
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Merchy Member Since: 14 Feb 2021 Location: North Wales Posts: 1172 |
and as it's nearly Christmas, heating up the Gluehwein, when the boss isn't in the man cave |
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14th Dec 2023 10:18am |
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garyRR Member Since: 13 Mar 2021 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1461 |
Ok, I have opted for the Chinese Webasto option.
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5th Jan 2024 8:23pm |
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