lighthearted Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Brrr. It's starting to get brisk. I know there have been other posts on heating, but I am curious if anyone hase used these Infrared heaters? They seem same, but are they safe in the shop? Do they work? http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200485278_200485278 I have one of these. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_595_595?cookieset=true/shop/tools/product_595_595 I need to find a new place for it and wire it up. Space and ceiling height are a premium in my shop. We are in the Norhteast. We often get down to the teens and below. My basement storage is near the furnace blower, but I heat the house with a wood stove most of the time, and the basement temp drops down. So a shop heater is usually necessary Thanks and stay warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbojim Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 You have to be careful with infrared, since OT doesn't heat the air but objects instead. I have used them in the past in the field. It works. When you stand in front of it really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNoName Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 It's good for spot heating like Limbojim said, but if you are moving around the shop a lot, they don't do a very good job. If I know I am going to work at the bench a lot, I might set up my infrared disc heater, otherwise I don't bother. As for safety, I brush or blow off any sawdust that accumulates on it before I use it. I would also make sure that shavings won't land on it. Don't forget that for woodworking you need to heat the whole shop sometimes, like during a glue-up or when applying the finish. The glues, finishes, and the boards need to be at the correct temperature for everything to work correctly in those situations. IMHO, Jonathan ================================ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Like Jonnynoname, I agree that IR heaters are spot, and heat items not the air. It's not that cold here in southern AZ during the winter, but at 5000 feet, we do get cold nights and a little snow. For my garage shop, I've been using a propane fueled space heater with a low O2 sensor, and thus far have been pleased with the result. Obviously, if I'm spraying a finish I will turn it off. It has been simple and cost effective. Hope this is of help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Any ability to put in a small wood burning stove? I also have a basement shop, but do OK with it staying warm in the winter. If I had to, I would consider a wood stove, or even a conventional electric heater, before using IR heaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthearted Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks, That is what I assumed. I have a great electric heater, I just need to find a place to mount it. @John I am going to have to wait until I can build the dream shop barn to install a woodstove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombuhl Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I liked the "Beautiful oak finished wood enhances any decor" on the Duraflame heater. ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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