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Re: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm
By:Mike Savage
Date: 10/28/2012, 1:49 pm
In Response To: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm (danperry)

: Anyone done anything like this to keep their shop warm?

: http://youtu.be/udcePb2yM4w

: Having a carbon monoxide detector would be my first rule for any
: heat source. Just wondering how to bump up temps in an
: uninsulated 20 x 18 x 8' tall space, not to toasty, just
: minimal.

: I could add foam sheet insulation on the walls and ceiling.

Hi Dan,
Ahm, no, my 'workshop' has radiators connected to the main house heating but thanks for the idea. I've got a few "spare" gas bottles I've accumulated over the years.

If you don't mind a shiny look, the foil faced insulation is fairly good, even the thinner stuff. The foil will reflect any internal heat inward. (can make the shop lights seem brighter too).

Looking at the stove in the vid, that size stove would warm that size space easily enough if it is located midway along. Assuming no drafts.

Mike Savage
South West Cork

Messages In This Thread

Shop: Keeping Shop Warm
danperry -- 10/28/2012, 11:11 am
Re: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm
Mike Savage -- 10/28/2012, 1:49 pm
Re: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm
ancient kayaker -- 10/28/2012, 10:52 pm
Re: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm
woodman -- 10/29/2012, 9:58 am
Re: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm
Mike Savage -- 10/29/2012, 3:52 pm
Re: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm
Etienne Muller -- 10/29/2012, 6:29 pm
Re: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm *PIC*
Yostwerks -- 10/29/2012, 11:20 am
Re: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm
Robert N Pruden -- 10/29/2012, 8:49 pm
Re: Shop: Keeping Shop Warm
John Messinger -- 10/30/2012, 12:02 pm