I’m putting together a work shop. The shop is 30’x50′. It has a cathedral ceiling, 14′ walls and a concrete floor. The floor is NOT insulated. The siding is metal and will be insulated with batts. I’m debating what type of heating system to use. I’ve found a really good price for some gas radiant tube heaters. I’m trying to compare this system to the standard forced air unit heater. Can anybody help with my decision?
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no brainer ..radiant..less dust blowing around for starters
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations.
How well will it heat? Will I feel cold if I'm not directly under the system? If I'm working under it elevated off the floor, will I be hot?
I don't know about your particular heaters..but what I'm thinking of is a heater that heats the objects (and you) but does not raise the temp. of the air as much..I had some in a shop I was working in and thought they were better than dry forced blowers that seemed to be a lot less efficient..warm objects ( like a tool on a bench) was better than a swirl of hot wind.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations.
Thanks!
We have the radiant heaters in our truss plant. The guys seem to like them.
I would say they don't seem heat a wide area, though. But they do feel good if you're standing under (or almost under) them.
Personally, I'd go for the radiant if you were pretty sure you'd never put AC in. If needing AC is possible, I'd lean towards a furnace.
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Yea, I won't be putting AC in. This building is close to Lake Michigan so AC would be used only a couple of days a year.
You hit upon one of my fears. I know these systems feel wonderful if you are standing beneith them. I'm afraid that if I'm not directly under it that I'll be cold. This is a rather important element as I'm doing some fiberglass work and I really need a even heat source.
Maybe it would be a good idea to talk to someone who designs/installs them, and see what they would recommend.
You might be able to add a couple of rows of them, and move them up a bit higher to spread the heat out more evenly.People that live in nonchildren homes look upon visiting toddlers as demolition balls that slobber. [Erma Bombeck]
I have a guy that I'm working with, but of course, these heaters are the best thing on the face of the earth and everthing else is chit... :rolleyes: