November 15, 2009
- Natural Portable Gas Heaters
Natural portable gas heaters are a great heat sources for warming garages and take up very little space.
The single gas heaters can warm up to 550 square feet or 2 car garage. They offer clean and efficient source of heat. They are compact, lightweight and space saving units. They are ceiling or wall mounted with thermostat or manual control.
They can operate even during power failures. They are easy to install devices. Most of them do require ventilation or a chimney. They come in models of 25,000 BTU/hour to 40,000 BTU/hour. They get fuel from the natural line of gas at home like LP.
They come in two types: forced air and the infrared ray. Forced air models use blue flame to warm the garage. It is similar to blowing air like a conventional furnace. The downside of this is they stir up sawdust. It usually takes longer to reheat these models. It requires 45,000 BTU to heat a two- to 2-1/2 car garage, and 60,000 for a three-car garage.
It can be installed in the corner, near a gas line and an electrical outlet (needed to power the blower). They are less expensive compared to infrared models.
On the other hand, infrared ray models warm the floor and objects first before heating air. The objects heat the air. These are low intensity infrared heaters. It can heat a two- to 2-1/2 car garage with 30,000 BTU, and for a three-car garage, 50,000 BTU is suggested.
Infrared heaters should be installed a minimum of 7 ft. above the floor. It should also hang down a minimum of 4 in. from the ceiling. Infrared models are more expensive than forced air types.
Advantages of Natural Gas Garage Heaters
They are self contained heat producers and need no boiler.
There is abundant fuel supply.
There is no need for electricity supply.Disadvantages of Natural Gas Heaters
When using propane gas or natural gas, it gives off a byproduct from the fossil fuels.
It is risky if it is a DIY installation wherein a chance of gas leak is there.
These heaters are not portable. They remain where they are installed.
The effect of the natural gas price instabilityHot water heaters
They are also known as steam unit heaters. They transfer heat from the hot water to the air. It is more efficient when it is forced by a fan. The hot water flows thru a radiator coil blown by the fan. Heat is absorbed by the air and warms the temperature.
They come in two models: the vertical and horizontal type. Vertical units placed in the ceiling blows warm air down space. They are usually used in larger spaces. Horizontal units are placed along walls and blow air. They are usually used in smaller spaces like garages.
Benefits of fan forced hot water unit heaters in garages or workshops:
There are no odors and no byproducts of combustion.
Easy to maintain.
Horizontal units have adjustable louvers to help direct warm air
Durable with corrosion resistant paints
Compact and lightweight for simple installation.
The fan is an air circulator during summer.Drawbacks of fan forced hot water unit heaters in garages:
If there's failure, water can freeze in the garage.
A home boiler system is mandatory.
Hot water piping is required to make water flow from boiler to heater.
More complex controls because of heater and boiler
Fan forced units move large volumes of air which can kick up dust.
November 13, 2009
- Portable Patio Heaters: Flexible Heating
Never before in the history of business have consumers had this level of authority. Businesses need to cater to the needs and demands of homeowners and ‘solve their problems’ in a bespoke manner. Gone are the days of one size fits all. Let’s face it, when it comes to heating we all live in completely different areas with different weather conditions, varied outdoor area sizes, etc. Every single one of these points needs to be kept in mind when choosing the perfect heater. Portable patio heaters are great in addressing the needs that many consumers have.
First of all, portable patio heaters address the ‘size’ very effectively. Its portability speaks volumes of its computability and therefore its ease of mobility and ultimately its small strain on your available space. Off course the mobility can be used for further advantages such as using it on other occasions outside your home.
Most consumers keep a close eye on their spending patterns. If you’re on a budget of sort and you aim to reduce costs, portable heaters are a great choice for you. Portable patio heaters are affordable and for most, no credit will be necessary as it will constitute a medium-sized purchase. The web also has some great outlets of stores that offer portable heaters at affordable prices. Costs obviously are not just determined on the front end. Ongoing monthly operational expenditure can become huge if you don’t keep this is check. Portable patio heaters have traditionally an economical consumption of either gas or electricity. A saving on the cost and it will leave the ‘green warriors’ a little more happy!
I have yet to encounter one product that has exclusively just benefits and no downsides. Off course portable patio heaters also fits this description. Its relative smaller size causes it to have lesser heating capability. Some units have the ability to heat up as much as 6 to 12 feet radius. Some may be thinking that this is sufficient. If this is so, then great…..you have found the perfect heating solution. If your patio however is larger than normal, it’s best to look for the large propane type units.
As with most accessories for your patio, take the time to do some research beforehand. No use in rushing into buying something that you will only use for a while before realising it’s a drain on your expenses and not fit for your garden area. As they say, ‘Only fools rush in!’
November 12, 2009
- Propane Heaters For Diverse Applications
Propane heaters are small heating instruments that use pressurized gasses for heating. Also the major application of such heaters is to heat those areas which are not well insulated. These smoke free heaters and thus do not lead to any environmental hazards around you.
Propane heaters are one of the great inventions utilizing the technical aspects of its class to the fullest. Today when different equipments and entities come and go, such heaters have evolved sharply among them due to its productiveness. This makes them a lucrative option among wide number of applications and purposes. And one of them is certainly its utilization at homes.
Wastage of precious resources like electricity is common and happens when people deploy and operate central heating systems at their home and offices even when they spend most of their time in some portions of their workplace. Hence heating every corner is not a smart thing to do. Also you may need something which is economical as well as satisfy your needs by efficiently utilizing the resources.
These portable gas heaters are an alternative to it which can prove both economical and as per your needs. They can be used to heat up only the non-insulated portions of your place and can be taken anywhere due its portable nature.
What makes them so portable? It’s basically the design of such heaters which provides flexibility of being shifted anywhere with ease. The compact propane cylinder is attached to it and wheels provide easy mobility. This is also possible since these portable gas heaters do not need any external attachment to a gas cylinder or electric socket. Apart from it, BTU’s or British thermal unit is the unit for measuring the strength of propane heater.
Above mentioned features makes it an ideal thing to be used in variety of processes and not just household purposes. Construction businesses, event planners are some of them where they find their applicability. The underlying reason for it is its availability in a number of different sizes and power levels, each catering to a subset of requirements. Indoor propane heaters can be mounted on a wall or even on a ceiling and are meant for home which accounts for its classification on basis of its utility.
Size classifies them as Torchiere, a tall variation of such heater which is available in market while the small variation called convection heaters or radiant heaters are also present. While the latter is used for indoor purposes like garage or workshops and resembles a small box, former is deployed in wide arenas like lawns, gardens, decks etc.
These portable gas heaters can cost anywhere between $100 and $300 depending upon the size, strength and the type of such heater. Also while opting for propane heaters care should be taken for adequate precautionary measures like flame controllers, sealed burners and insulated coating at vulnerable areas.
November 8, 2009
- Introducing Heatstrip 'Black Heat' Radiant Heaters
Radiant heaters don't heat the air but they do heat people and objects within their range, they work on a similar principle to the radiant heat that comes from the sun, and as such the heat cannot be simply blown away, they are very efficient and run at just 15% the annual equivalent cost of portable gas heaters.
November 7, 2009
- Stay Warm With Space Heaters And Save Money On Rising Heating Costs
Last month I received a heating bill totaling over $400 to heat my lower level duplex in the city. The heating bill was $468.29 to be exact. My immediate reaction was absolute shock when I saw this heating bill charge, I wanted to scream and pull my hair out. Christmas was just around the corner and I was going to have a hard time buying gifts for my family. I was starting to freak out.
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