(Part 2) Best heaters & heater accessories according to redditors

That kinda heater is popular on boats and tiny homes. It'll burn fuel, likely propane, though you might find the odd one that burns coal/wood/some other gas. It's really just fire + a blower to circulate heat. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Dickinson-Newport-Propane-Direct-Heater/dp/B00TZ6U1LI

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These are the far more common heater found on a jobsite.

https://www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-RMC-FA40DGD-Liquid-Propane-Forced/dp/B003TSJQMS

nice, I used to do almost the same thing just swapping out buckets of cold water. If you ever want to make things a bit simpler rig up a water to air heat exchanger to a box fan and get a pump powerful enough to push the water through that + your condenser. I just sit back and vary the fan speed as needed, best investment I've made into my setup by far. Can do 8 hour spirit runs without getting out of my chair. And if your in a cold climate it's free heat. Jealous of your keg though, I only had room for a 6gal, although my tower is about the same.

https://www.amazon.com/20x19-Water-Exchanger-Outdoor-Furnace/dp/B07J1GNDJK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=20x20+water+to+air+heat+exchanger&qid=1557945694&s=hi&sr=1-3

Mr. Heater Portable Buddy can take either a standard 1lb green propane canister or can be hooked up to a 20lb refillable propane canister using an adapter hose.

Mr. Heater recommends either using a regulator or a filter when using an adapter hose for use with a 20lb propane canister.

I use this adapter hose:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_361427-743-GHA-048_0__?productId=50142146

I use this filter:

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-Portable-Heaters-F273699/dp/B000HE8P2O/

I bought a 20lb propane tank at a U-Haul store. One nice feature is that it has a float inside and a gauge that accurately shows how much propane is left in the tank:

http://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Propane-Grilling/Propane-tanks-and-heaters/20lb-Propane-Tank-With-Gas-Gauge

Propane is around $3 per gallon at many gas stations and U-haul stores. One of the employees will come out and fill it up for you.

Probably a more efficient way would be to use a pipe heater to keep the pipes from freezing, and a propane space heater for when the room is occupied.

If I were you I would look into a forced air heater. They work great. Heats up a space quickly and effectively. You just need to make sure the area you have it in is properly ventilated.

https://www.amazon.com/Dyna-Glo-RMC-FA60DGD-30-000-Propane/dp/B0044R8Y5S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518463197&sr=8-2&keywords=dyna-glo%2Bpropane%2Bheater&th=1

It’s odd that it won’t start up, I’m an HVAC tech and for units that won’t start like that we install hard start kits on them. Give it a shot, it may save your compressor.
https://www.amazon.com/Supco-SPP6-Hard-Start-Kit/dp/B00DZUAPQG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537585638&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hardstart+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=413vB%2Bx8CkL&ref=plSrch

If you can build a Synthrotek Atari Punk Console, you can build a Shruthi-1.

The Shruthi-1 isn't hard, but you solder on both sides of both PCBs and there are a lot of parts. If you are a patient and methodical person, you shouldn't have any trouble. If you get frustrated easily, start with something simpler.

The right tools are key. Make sure you've got a PCB holder big enough to hold the Shruthi-1 boards. The Panavise 324 is a great investment if you plan on doing more DIY and repair work. A good soldering iron is key too. I started with an Aoyue 937+, but have since upgraded to a Hakko 888. Tweezers make picking individual components out of a pile much easier, and are cheap. Get a good set of small needle-nose pliers for bending resistors. Get a good set of diagonal cutters for clipping wires after soldering.

Update: The x0xb0x is a lot more work to put together, but about the same difficulty as the Shruthi.

I have something very similar to one of these The only thing I could reccomend adding would be a Panvise for holding PCB's.


I've seen that lots of recent grads have little or no experience with soldering. Even the really easy through-hole or 1206 sized SMD stuff - they somehow make a mess out of it. Some professors I had years ago shunned learning this "trade", they said things like "that's blue collar" or "you will have technicians working for you who can do that" blah blah blah. Bullshit. It's a significant resume one-liner which gives you an edge. You're on the right track wanting to learn how to do something that many engineers need to have done at least occasionally.

like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-Single-Tank-Top-Propane/dp/B00005LEXJ

Its not exactly cheap and you need a 220v hook up but this little puppy works great and its made in the USA:

http://www.amazon.com/King-KBP2406-5700-Watt-240-Volt-Single/dp/B000PSFRTG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420848408&sr=8-3&keywords=pick+a+watt+heater

I have one in my 33x22x10 garage and it keeps it warm even when its -20 out (granted I've got insulated garage doors) but even without them it did a pretty decent job.

Good luck.

Number one thing I tell people with the catalyst style none venting heaters.....install an inline filter. Any of those little pores clog and you get a incomplete burn. I use these religiously when filling 20lb to 1lb tanks. https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-Portable-Heaters-F273699/dp/B000HE8P2O

Heat Box

Heat Blanket

These are absolutely the right answer for bending all your pipe. I hope I'm not too late and you still have a chance to pick these up and make your life easier.

Oops, I got lost on my search.
Nxtop 110V 300W Metal Screw Fixing Flexible Mica Band Heater Silver Band Heater 25mm x 30mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J6FQYGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8WTADbG65Z49S

I used one of these. Got me through the cold weather we have had in England recently. I grow in an unheated garage too. I put it inside my growbox, just ensured I gave it enough space so it wasn't a fire hazard. They don't get very hot (only 40w) but kept my temperature out of danger territory.

Have you thought of electric garage heaters? They have built in fans to keep the air moving.

Like this one?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KLF7DW3/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_UeinDbZAR35QZ

May not be the exact one you need but it'll point you ik the right direction

Solid fuel version

Wexstar WS-8WUS Infrared Panel Heater 800W White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJT61WG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fYF0Db22DDQ42 maybe one or two of these and instal them in the ceiling?

I’ve seen people using this one I think

220V 15KW 30-100 KHz High Frequency Induction Heater Furnace 2200 ℃ (3992 ℉) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S8Z213W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mwbYDb8JSD5BM

Just watched some YouTube videos. And some people have exactly same reason why they installed the hard start kit!!! So which ine would you recommend? Supco SPP6 Hard Start Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZUAPQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_jK6SBb2KN2KYS This one has decent reviews.

Here is the video I watched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsgRachoLEA

... and the cap I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FM8X3Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

On my phone, sorry if the link is weird.
Supco SPP6, Relay Start Capacitor 120-288V
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FM8X3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_5w1sumWhDLQh5

this is the temp/humidity controller
https://www.amazon.com/Humidity-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-Hygrostat/dp/B01J1E5LWM

for LED i have this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0191EWII2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
but now would prefer this:https://www.amazon.com/Prodeli-Controlled-Extendable-Decorations-Freshwater/dp/B01ITPI752/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1494419576&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=nicrew+rgb

UTH: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TR4HLEI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I got this before I learned about ultratherm heaters. My next tank - which will be around 65 gallons - will have: https://www.amazon.com/Ultratherm-Under-Tank-Heater-11/dp/B005NFNWGG/ref=sr_1_cc_6?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1494419962&sr=1-6-catcorr&keywords=ultratherm
Corkbark tile: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019J1VPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://imgur.com/w8mGMSO

http://imgur.com/KlRTTP1

Well I really need this under tank heater for my new tank of rescues coming

more specifically i need it in this larger size but that goes over 50

or more of this because my allergies are terrible and i went through all the bottles i had

or my dogs could use more of this but I don't really NEED that, since i will be buying them that food regardless, they don't go without. I will go without before I'd let them. It's the other things that I probably won't end up buying.

She's destroyed 2 years of toys in two weeks though and could use another one of these

We have a bedroom above the garage, and our exterior garage walls and garage door are also insulated, and it's still cold. You can buy booster fans for the furnace vents that have fans to pull more furnace air. They have air flow sensors to turn on when the furnace runs.

Also, you may be able to add insulation at the top of the garage below the bedroom floor. I'm thinking 2x4s that run perpendicular to the joists, then add insulation like if it was a wall, then drywall on top of that. Not sure how reasonable that is, though.

This sounds stupid, but Greenly makes a silicone mat that you wrap around PVC piping to warm it for bending. Those get up to over 300F on AC power. If money is not an option, head to a plumbing supply house and pick one up.

https://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-Heating-Blanket-2-Inch-Capacity/dp/B001HWELNC

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/BISS/Aplus/IndustrialHandTools/B000SSPNBU.02.lg.jpg

Example of such a clamp in use

Youll want a 240v heater if you go electric. I use this in my leaky shop and it works well:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PSFRTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MDC1DbDBWDTYR

Gas would also be a good option.

I think I read it was also important to use a fuel filter when using the bigger refillable tanks because you don't know how clean the tanks are that you're filling from, where as the smaller coleman type canisters are filled in a more controlled fashion. Something like this.

I got one of these Dimplex 4000w heaters last winter and it's good enough to make a 2car tolerable. It is 240v though.

Please note the first set of review pictures for the unit you're selecting.

I'd consider this: https://www.amazon.com/Dimplex-DGWH4031-Shop-Heater-Almond/dp/B00064NURU/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=garage+heater&qid=1572739281&sr=8-14


Fan delay is a really nice feature. (Fan runs for a bit after the heating element stops to cool it off and spread heat)



Or this... It at least says it's UL listed. https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Infrared-Heater-DR-975-Controlled/dp/B01M8KXXAB/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_img_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GQPX33KFFQHCM4EBD1N6

I have a big 3 car garage. When I want to work on my car in the winter I set up my portable heater, turn it on and go in there a few hours later. It heats it up enough to be comfortable. If I was going to be in there a lot I'd get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Dimplex-DGWH4031-4000-Watt-Garage-Workshop/dp/B00064NURU/

If nothing simpler works, you can get a register fan to suck more warm air out of the duct and into the room that needs it.

http://www.amazon.com/Suncourt-HC500-B-Flush-Register-Booster/dp/B001WT11Y2/ref=pd_sim_hi_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=02KNQ7JYNGWK107SPSAY

I've used something like this before: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TSJQMS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's worked well for me in pretty cold weather, at least warm enough to work in.

Amazon UK link but I’m sure similar products are available in other countries:

tubular heater

The higher the power output, the longer they generally are so be warned! 40 - 60W should do it though.