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Oil heater

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Glocker23, Feb 13, 2019.

  1. Feb 13, 2019 at 9:36 PM
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    Glocker23

    Glocker23 [OP] Drive fast take chances

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    Looking for ideas to heat my garage. I have oil heat for the house. The boiler is off the garage so access is easy.

    Any recommendations for an oil heating unit.
     
  2. Feb 13, 2019 at 10:15 PM
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    I just found a hydronic heater that can be plumbed direct to my boiler . May go this route. Very similar to my current baseboard for the house just with a fan
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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    I would say just run another zone off your boiler
     
  4. Feb 18, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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    Yeah I would think something that taps into the existing boiler would be the way to go.
     
  5. Feb 21, 2019 at 12:37 AM
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    Talked to the guy that out my boiler in. He said it's doable but will be expensive and prob not worth the effort . I am out of zones on my system. So would have to add one on and may stress the boiler.
     
  6. Mar 11, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    you would also have to heat all winter so nothing freezes
     
  7. Mar 11, 2019 at 11:08 AM
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    Looking for ideas as well. It's not that cold but my garage is exposed to outside via 3 walls and an uninsulated roof/attic area above. Gas/electric AC unit in the garage. Would an electric space heater be a good solution on an as needed basis?
     

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