I work for a Electric/Gas utility in upstate NY… I have told my customers to consider having one of these units at least on standby for major storms and I usually go over everything you just covered with your audience. These are very nice in winter with long power outages especially if the customer has no generator for their furnace/boilers to stay on and stay warm. Definitely be careful if working with any solvents near the unit flammable or not. The flames react with the solvents even if one of the containers holding any solvents has a slight leak or solvent residue on the container. Even a small pilot flame can react with small levels of solvent causing a toxic odor that resembles a kerosene type of burning odor. just like you said… don’t use in a small confined space and make sure you have good operational carbon monoxide detectors. You legit covered everything 🙏🏼 Stay safe
Thanks for the feedback. Yea, when aerosols are sprayed you don't realize how much they spread in the air and how quickly. Its smalls so bad very quickly if the heater is on.
2021 we had a winter power outage that took 16 lives locally and 250 state wide. This product could have saved some of those poor souls. Because we have mild winters here in central Texas most people were not prepared. The elderly are particularly vulnerable. Good video. New Sub. 👍
Yea, it saved me! I never even thought about it in that sense since we don't lose out power that often, but I am sure glad I had it. All my pipes would have frozen. Many people here lost their lives as well. Most from getting stranded in their cars and trying to walk, but some from no heat as well. I was surprised how fast the temp in the house dropped. Thanks for the sub!
Please do a full breakdown of your fan kit installation. I have the exact same heater and just purchased the exact same fan kit. Even just pictures would be incredibly helpful.
I just took delivery of this same heater (off Amazon) a few days ago. I’m also located in basically the same area as you (West Seneca). I’m about to go to Lowe’s to get the natural gas connection pieces (black pipe & fittings) and then attempt the full install. I also got the muffin fans. Can you run this thing 24/7? It’s going in my garage and it gets really cold in there. I was wondering what temp the lowest setting (#1 on the thermostat) is set at. We have a fridge in the garage and you know how they act when temps get very low. I will have a carbon monoxide detector installed. My attached garage does have a slight draft as the concrete slaps aren’t perfectly level where the garage door gasket meets the concrete floor. Thanks for these videos!
I don't see why no. Many people use this as supplemental heat in their homes. I think you will be impressed by the airflow and how quiet the fans are. I think the number 1 setting on the dial is about 64 degrees.
Been useing these for years and years in my house. An old 1889 house. They give hopefully 2 years service got a pile of used ones, you used to be able to service them/ repair NO MORE. I have the one's that came with a fan. Your correct the fan sucks. My question what do you think about hooking the fans up to the stove's auto on off switch. I think cutting the cord before the controller and splicing it into the stoves wiring would work. What's your opinion?
I was actually planning to do that, but because of where I have the heater placed (under some shelves) I wanted the fan to be on at all times to push all the heat forward. I think it's a great idea though. If you do it, let me know how it works!
My garage is detached. I am assuming I would have to run a gas line out to it, yes? Picking a heater for my well insulated workshop has been hard. Right when I get close to buying a propane, I hear that everything in the shop rusts? Electricity is very expensive here in northern Wisconsin...It does seem like I may have to run a gas line. Thoughts? I mainly work on motorcycles and our winter temps are pretty cold, typically anything from 0 to 30 F. I like to work on the bikes 3-4 days a week for a few hours each time. Your input is appreciated as I know Buffalo can be brutal as well.
If you are referring to the moisture from propane, I would assume it's the same for NG. I have not had any issues with rust except for the one time I left the heater on high (overrides the thermostat) for 24 hours and my garage got up to 110 degrees. The entire surface of my cast iron router table developed rust in that time, but it was all surface rust obviously and could be cleaned off. Other than that, I have not had any issues. Running the gas line would certainly pay for itself compared to electricity or filling propane tanks. My dryer was on the other side of the wall to my garage, so I just branched off that and drilled a hole through the wall to the garage. I lucked out in that sense. What kind of bikes do you ride?
I thought about it, but the only place I have wall space in my small garage is on the opposite side, so I would have to run a gas line across and that is not worth it to me.
I just got one. I notice sometimes (when its very warm) the flame goes out which i expect. However, i smell gas for a few seconds. Is that normal? I had a gas guy light it and check for leaks during the hook up. I also have a carbon monoxide and gas detector but it hasnt detected any
I also keep a window cracked not far from it. There is a fan behind it but since it's smooshed In there, I have an oscillating fan right behind it and one in my hallway too.
If you only smell the gas for a short period I would not worry about it. I know when I turn the heater off I smell gas for a brief moment. I would not expect that you would if the pilot is still lit, but I's sure it's possible.
I work for a Electric/Gas utility in upstate NY… I have told my customers to consider having one of these units at least on standby for major storms and I usually go over everything you just covered with your audience. These are very nice in winter with long power outages especially if the customer has no generator for their furnace/boilers to stay on and stay warm. Definitely be careful if working with any solvents near the unit flammable or not. The flames react with the solvents even if one of the containers holding any solvents has a slight leak or solvent residue on the container. Even a small pilot flame can react with small levels of solvent causing a toxic odor that resembles a kerosene type of burning odor. just like you said… don’t use in a small confined space and make sure you have good operational carbon monoxide detectors. You legit covered everything 🙏🏼 Stay safe
Thanks for the feedback. Yea, when aerosols are sprayed you don't realize how much they spread in the air and how quickly. Its smalls so bad very quickly if the heater is on.
2021 we had a winter power outage that took 16 lives locally and 250 state wide. This product could have saved some of those poor souls. Because we have mild winters here in central Texas most people were not prepared. The elderly are particularly vulnerable. Good video. New Sub. 👍
Yea, it saved me! I never even thought about it in that sense since we don't lose out power that often, but I am sure glad I had it. All my pipes would have frozen. Many people here lost their lives as well. Most from getting stranded in their cars and trying to walk, but some from no heat as well. I was surprised how fast the temp in the house dropped. Thanks for the sub!
Please do a full breakdown of your fan kit installation. I have the exact same heater and just purchased the exact same fan kit. Even just pictures would be incredibly helpful.
The are so many different ways you could set it up. I wish I could post photos on here. If you dm me on IG or FB I can send you some photos.
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I just took delivery of this same heater (off Amazon) a few days ago. I’m also located in basically the same area as you (West Seneca). I’m about to go to Lowe’s to get the natural gas connection pieces (black pipe & fittings) and then attempt the full install.
I also got the muffin fans. Can you run this thing 24/7? It’s going in my garage and it gets really cold in there. I was wondering what temp the lowest setting (#1 on the thermostat) is set at. We have a fridge in the garage and you know how they act when temps get very low. I will have a carbon monoxide detector installed. My attached garage does have a slight draft as the concrete slaps aren’t perfectly level where the garage door gasket meets the concrete floor.
Thanks for these videos!
I don't see why no. Many people use this as supplemental heat in their homes. I think you will be impressed by the airflow and how quiet the fans are. I think the number 1 setting on the dial is about 64 degrees.
Been useing these for years and years in my house. An old 1889 house. They give hopefully 2 years service got a pile of used ones, you used to be able to service them/ repair NO MORE.
I have the one's that came with a fan. Your correct the fan sucks.
My question what do you think about hooking the fans up to the stove's auto on off switch.
I think cutting the cord before the controller and splicing it into the stoves wiring would work.
What's your opinion?
I was actually planning to do that, but because of where I have the heater placed (under some shelves) I wanted the fan to be on at all times to push all the heat forward. I think it's a great idea though. If you do it, let me know how it works!
Is yours natural gas or propane?
My garage is detached. I am assuming I would have to run a gas line out to it, yes? Picking a heater for my well insulated workshop has been hard. Right when I get close to buying a propane, I hear that everything in the shop rusts? Electricity is very expensive here in northern Wisconsin...It does seem like I may have to run a gas line. Thoughts? I mainly work on motorcycles and our winter temps are pretty cold, typically anything from 0 to 30 F. I like to work on the bikes 3-4 days a week for a few hours each time. Your input is appreciated as I know Buffalo can be brutal as well.
If you are referring to the moisture from propane, I would assume it's the same for NG. I have not had any issues with rust except for the one time I left the heater on high (overrides the thermostat) for 24 hours and my garage got up to 110 degrees. The entire surface of my cast iron router table developed rust in that time, but it was all surface rust obviously and could be cleaned off. Other than that, I have not had any issues. Running the gas line would certainly pay for itself compared to electricity or filling propane tanks. My dryer was on the other side of the wall to my garage, so I just branched off that and drilled a hole through the wall to the garage. I lucked out in that sense. What kind of bikes do you ride?
How is the gas smell for everyone is it real bad ?
Do they make one for propane or can you just change rhe oriface to a propane one? Thanks
They have liquid propane and dual fuel versions. I have some links in the description.
@mzgarage Good to know, Thanks
Did you mount your on the wall ?
I thought about it, but the only place I have wall space in my small garage is on the opposite side, so I would have to run a gas line across and that is not worth it to me.
I just got one. I notice sometimes (when its very warm) the flame goes out which i expect. However, i smell gas for a few seconds. Is that normal? I had a gas guy light it and check for leaks during the hook up. I also have a carbon monoxide and gas detector but it hasnt detected any
I also keep a window cracked not far from it. There is a fan behind it but since it's smooshed In there, I have an oscillating fan right behind it and one in my hallway too.
If you only smell the gas for a short period I would not worry about it. I know when I turn the heater off I smell gas for a brief moment. I would not expect that you would if the pilot is still lit, but I's sure it's possible.
I need to control one of these remotely, like using a Thermostat, why do they not make one with a optional WIFI thermostat control