Portable heaters provide clean, efficient heat
for all types of garage, warehouse and outdoor applications where a permanent
heat source is unavailable or has been temporarily interrupted
Which application is right for you? Below, we discuss the benefits of
propane forced air heating, propane convection heating, infrared heating units
and kerosene heaters.
Propane forced-air units are clean-burning and odor-free, ideal for indoor
projects such as drywalling, painting, finish work, flooring, concrete curing,
cabinetry, and many other do-it-yourself projects. They can either be easily
refilled or conveniently connected to a central fuel source. The fuel system.
The hose and regulator assembly attaches to the propane (LPG) supply and
provides fuel to the heater at the proper pressure. The ignition/control system.
The ignitor mechanism provides a spark that ignites the air-fuel mist inside the
combustion chamber. The safety control system automatically shuts down the unit
in the event of loss of flame or lack of fuel. The air system. An electric motor
turns a fan that pushes air into and around the combustion chamber, heating it
and propelling it out the barrel and into the surrounding environment.
Convection heat creates an "envelope of warmth" that’s ideal for workshops, work
sites, patios and recreational activities. They need no electricity to operate,
yet deliver high-output heat at a surprisingly low cost. The fuel system. The
hose and regulator assembly attaches to the propane (LPG) supply and provides
fuel to the heater at the proper pressure. The ignition/control system. The
Piezo ignitor mechanism provides a spark that ignites the fuel supply. An
automatic control valve shuts down the unit in the event of loss of flame or
lack of fuel.
Infrared units "warm like the sun," heating people and objects before heating
the air. They’re also wind-resistant, making them an ideal source of heat for
drafty and open areas where the heat can’t be contained. The hose and regulator
assembly attaches to the propane (LPG) supply and provides fuel to the heater at
the proper pressure. Every ReddyHeater infrared unit features an automatic
control valve shuts down the unit in the event of loss of flame or lack of fuel.
Kerosene heaters are used in outdoor applications (brick and block laying,
building construction) to keep workers comfortable and to prevent newly-applied
concrete from freezing. Since their fuel source is self-contained, they’re truly
portable—wheels and handles are included. Kerosene heaters aren’t affected by
fluctuations in temperature. They provide instant, safe, portable heating at
temperatures as low as minus 20º F. The fuel system. An air pump forces
compressed air through a hose and a burner nozzle, creating a vacuum and causing
fuel to rise from the tank. The air and fuel mix to create a fine mist that’s
sprayed into the combustion chamber. The ignition/control system. The ignitor
mechanism provides a spark that ignites the air-fuel mist inside the combustion
chamber. The safety control system automatically shuts down the unit in the
event of loss of flame or lack of fuel. The air system. An electric motor turns
a fan that pushes air into and around the combustion chamber, heating it and
propelling it out the barrel and into the surrounding environment.
Sizing A Heater For Your Needs:
1. How big of an area do you want to heat? Determine the approximate width and
length for square footage.
Example: 30' wide by 24' long garage = 720 square feet.
2. How much do you want to raise the temperature? Determine the desired rise in
temperature.
Example: I want to raise the temperature by 40 degrees F.
3. Multiply the square feet (step 1) by the desired temperature rise (step 2).
Example: 720 x 40 = 28,000
4. Minimum Btu required. Multiply Step 3 by 1.33 (this represents a 10 foot
ceiling) to calculate the Btu,
Example: 28,000 x 1.33 = 38,304 Btu
Safety Note: Follow the minimum fresh,
outside air ventilation requirements. If proper fresh, outside air
ventilation is not provided, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur. Provide proper
fresh, outside air ventilation
before running heater. Provide at least three square feet of fresh,
outside air for each 100,000 Btu/Hr of rating.
(Note: Propane Tanks Not Included On Propane
Heaters: RETURNS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON ANY PROPANE OR GAS HEATER THAT HAS BEEN
INSTALLED) |
