On Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:12:00 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Sun, 6 Dec 2009 08:49:31 -0800 (PST), Loogypicker
wrote:



I've got one of those kerosene wick heaters for my garage. They do a
fantastic job, and also is nice when to power goes out in an ice
storm. I remember when I lived in western NY and had to change a water
pump on a very cold night in the dead of winter. My fingers didn't
have any skin on them because they'd stick to the frozen parts.

Yeah, looks like I'll go with that.
There's a 23k BTU model that should take the chill off the garage.
I really like the idea it can do double duty in the house if the power
goes out. I always worry about that happening, and my pipes freezing.
Even the kitchen stove needs electricity to open the oven gas valve.
You can light the range burners though.
Already decided I don't want a generator.
Dan got me looking, and think I'll get this:
http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Keros.../dp/B000A6D1IC

Maybe 2 of them. Want to look locally first to avoid the shipping
hit.
Got plenty of room in the garage for a couple 5-gal cans of kerosene.
BTU-wise kerosene looks like a winner.
The heater John mentioned is electric, and probably won't make a dent
in the garage when it's in the teens or lower, as it often is here.

--Vic


Yeah, you're right. It's not going to do much for the whole garage.
Usually, if I'm working in the garage it's on a bench project or the
motorcycle, something where I'll be in the same spot for the most
part. Then it works pretty well.

That heater above looks like a pretty good deal. Decent price anyway.
--

John H