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Grass Roots Far

01-07-2003 16:36:36

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I would appreciate any comments about heating a workshop area (table saw, work tables for hand tools) which is partially encolsed in the corner of a large 2 storey hay barn. This area is used occasionally but needs to be warmed quickly. That being said, the system should be simple and not too expensive. What about one of those "bullet" type propane heaters? Does this need to be set up away from the general working area to disperse the heat? Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Mac

01-08-2003 07:33:40

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Re: heating workshop in barn in reply to Grass Roots Farmer, 01-07-2003 16:36:36

I have a small 14x24 work room in the garage, I use a overhead hanging elec heater/fan. 220V, leave it on all winter set at 40/45 deg. I cant say I notice any big change in electric bill.
I dont use the reddi-heater, to much moisture and bad if there are any fumes from paint or solvents.

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Rick

01-08-2003 06:12:46

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Re: heating workshop in barn in reply to Grass Roots Farmer, 01-07-2003 16:36:36

After heat shop with wood burner,forced air furnace I now use radiant heaters. In my results it was the best move I made. They get warm pretty quick and the heat is constant. Alot cleaner than either above. I even have a low clearance model in office part and it sure is nice. Warning thou in your woodworking you will want to watch your flammable fumes cause you still have a pilot light with these,otherwise the only other heat I would use would be in cement floor

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Ron

01-08-2003 04:11:42

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Re: heating workshop in barn in reply to Grass Roots Farmer, 01-07-2003 16:36:36

Electric heaters will probably be the safest...hope you have a draft-free area...!! Depending on the way your electric Co measures your electric useage, it may or may not cost a lot to heat with electric... I like a "Atlanta stove, Warm Morning, or Barrelstove, but my tool shed has NO hay near it..and a metal roof.!! Some of the new propane (gas) heaters don't even have to have a Chimney...just a vent out the wall...!!! FWIW.....!!!

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T_Bone

01-08-2003 01:10:27

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Re: heating workshop in barn in reply to Grass Roots Farmer, 01-07-2003 16:36:36

Hi GRF,

You need to be careful about using open flame in an encolsed space with grain dust such as your hay barn would have. Too much dust and you can have an explosion just like you would if the building was filled with gas fumes.

Theres not to many choices to heat a 2 story barn quickly. Gas forced air and wood heat. You need to give more detail of where your at, building construction type, floor type, insulation, windows?, doors sealed?, etc.

Give us some more detail to work from then you will get better answers.

T_Bone

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Grass Roots Farmer

01-08-2003 15:52:39

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Re: Re: heating workshop in barn in reply to T_Bone, 01-08-2003 01:10:27

Thanks for taking the time for some advice. The building is all wood (old hay barn from the Civil War era), barn siding with battens on the exterior walls, wood plank floor(original)with gaps between and the gambrel roof is standing seam metal. I live in Virginia where it is often below freezing in the winter months. The work area (16 x 16)is created with 2 wood panelled walls and a 8 foot ceiling in a corner to make a partially enclosed work area. There is an 8 foot opening from this "shop" to the main open barn area where there is a table saw and some work tables. I move back and forth with tasks between these 2 areas. The main barn has large doors which close and there are only a few windows. But it is drafty as there are 2 gable end vents. Thanks again in advance for the suggestions.

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T_Bone

01-08-2003 21:20:08

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Re: Re: Re: heating workshop in barn in reply to Grass Roots Farmer, 01-08-2003 15:52:39

Hi GRF,

I think I would first consider trying to close off some of the heated work area. Could you hang temporary curtins (tarps) to enclose the area? I can see where any type of heat would be quickly lost to the rest of the building and it would never get the chill off the work area.

T_Bone

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David - OR

01-07-2003 21:32:16

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Re: heating workshop in barn in reply to Grass Roots Farmer, 01-07-2003 16:36:36

If the temps are above 25 degrees (f) or so, I've found I can work quite comfortably in an unheated barn or shop building. Wearing long johns and a hat doesn't interfere with mechanic-ing or woodworking.

One thing that does add a lot to working comfort is the use of one of those Home Depot contractor's halogen light sets. It's 1500 watts on a reasonably portable telescoping stand. I need good light for the immediate working area anyway, and those halogens throw off quite a bit of radiant heat to add a touch of warmth to where I'm working -- especially the back of my neck.

I had read other suggestions to use purpose-made radiant heaters. I was skeptical, but judging from my experience with the contractor lights I think radiant heaters (electric or propane) would be a good bet for you -- even if you are in a place that gets a lot colder than Oregon. Flip a switch and it is "warm" right underneath the lamp virtually instantly.

This doesn't work so well for paint or glue or other chemical things that have to be at a certain temp to work, but if it is just to keep one person comfortable, radiant heaters take a lot less energy/cost/time and trouble than heating the whole place.

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JerePa

01-07-2003 20:06:56

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Re: heating workshop in barn in reply to Grass Roots Farmer, 01-07-2003 16:36:36

If the shop is enclosed pretty tight, use a vented heater (exhaust goes outside). Using a torpedo type heater will introduce moisture into the shop causing rust on tools. A heater with a blower will warm up the air quickley but the iron will take longer. Be safe!

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