My dad owned a small store and he had a similar type heater installed. When that thing lit-off, it sounded like it was going to blow up. This was late 60's early 70's.
Curious as to why these trolls with 30 plus years of HVAC experience would be watching an informational video on how to do something they supposedly already know everything about. Thanks for the video.
Nice video i will install the heater in my garage the way you hang the heater but i will vent thorugh Roof. Side vent you need little bit slope. Ultimately nice video
does that heater have a sealed combustion chamber? I do wood working and that's important. Do you find that many BTUs causes short cycling? Too much isn't always good. Do you know how much propane you burn through? Thanks Great video!
Nice. I just built a uninsulated 26x32 and been looking for a heating solution as-well. Been looking at propane like yours or a mini split. I know it's only been a few months but have you seen any issues with condensation and rust on your metal tools? I def might consider this as an option. thank you. Nice barn by the way. I absolute jealous of our wood walls. They are beautifully done.
The condensation problem with propane heaters generally happens with the unvented style heaters where they dump the combustion products in the heated space. The heater he has vents the combustion gases to the outside so the moisture goes with it.
Id love to put something like this in our shop but with no insulation and 20ft tall ceilings Id probably spend a small fortune trying to keep it 40F lol. For now Im still using my 225,000 but torpedo heater which is expensive to run as well nbuut thankfully Im only in there when Im doing the wood working stuff a couple times a week.
Doesn’t the horizontal venting call for the stainless steel, I just bought the 80k btu unite and the instructions call out stainless if you do it vertical then the type B double wall stuff it says is fine. Am I missing something? Good video though!
I have the same heater in a 30'x48' pole barn in mid michigan. Winters can stay in the 20's to 30's usually but can drop into single digits. I only heat it when I'm going to work in the barn. Do yourself a favor and buy a thermostat that is connected to WiFi, I bought a Honeywell unit. I can sit on my couch and turn the barn on and have it warm when I walk into it. Last year I was 900 miles from home and turned it on to let my son use it. I would buy another Mr Heater if this one ever failed. My only complaint is my floor is cold and I do a lot of car repair laying on the floor. It can be 80 at the top and 55 at the bottom when the thermostat is set to 65. I have only one fan and need to add at least a couple more to hopefully solve that problem.
I had the same scenario with the 15 degree difference between ceiling to floor and added a large ceiling fan from Amazon and it made a huge difference, well worth the money.
Hey, looks great, but aren't you supposed to slope the exhaust pipe down away from the heater so it will drain moisture out , so it doesn't run back into the heater?
No. The exhaust has to have a minimum incline of .25 of an inch every foot of exhaust. So for this set up I needed about an inch and a half but I had about 2 inches roughly.
@@TheCookFamilyHomestead You are mistaken. You want to pitch it down towards the outside so that the rain doesn’t run back towards the wall. If the unit didn’t have an exhaust motor, is when you would want opposite slope for draft
@ryno9591 I am not mistaken. If you would like I can send you a picture of the instructions and diagram that comes with the unit. It 100 percent says to incline .25 of an inch every foot. Look up the instructions for venting this heater online if you don't believe me.
I have over 30 years of HVAC exp and you want it pitched down so condensation runs out. you pitch it up for natural draft equipment yours is a power draft unit so the pitch isn't a issue.
@@RichB0330 Why would condensation be an issue? I understand that propane exhaust contains moisture. But, the power draft fan will run for some time after the flame shuts off so any combustion products and moisture should be well gone.
can you list the exhaust parts? you mentioned they were inexpensive, but I just want to make sure I get the right parts. Do you have any recommendation on where to study up on the exhaust part, the rest seems very simple. thank you.
I used the following: 5 foot double walled exhaust pipe. A wall thimble. You can pick these up at most places that sell Heating and plumbing. An adjustable 90 degree 4 inch elbow that connects the 5 foot double walled exhaust pipe to the heater. An end cap. They make a couple different styles. Most will work. This one works for both vertical and horizontal exhaust. They do make them for just vertical so if you're doing a horizontal get one similar to mine. Hope that helps!
This is the video I’ve been searching for. Just built a 30x40x14 fully insulated shop. Would this particular model be sufficient for the 14’ walls? Or should I consider the next size up? Looking for real world reviews. I appreciate you making this video to share!
I do not have a ceiling yet and we have 20 degree temps and record snow right now. I live in Erie PA. Heater heats my garage in 15 to 20 mins from 30 degrees to 60 plus. Incredible heater. With a ceiling this would be even better. Hopefully I'll have my ceiling in next year. This would work great for you.
I've used it a bunch as it's in the 20s here with a ton of snow. I had it filled to 85 percent and it is now down to about 70 or 72 percent. Not sure exactly how many hours it has run.
Hello, thanks for the info. I have a propane Bigg Maxx 50,000 btu heater and want to install it in my pole barn garage but My propane company will not provide me with a tank or propane without the unit already hung up. I would like to run the lines myself and just let them provide the tank and propane, also can I purchase my own tank and just buy the propane from them? I live in PA. As well. Thanks in advance!
I’m concerned about exhaust venting and fire hazards. Shouldn’t there be no contact to the building and a few inches of all metal spacing between the tube and wall contact?
Yes. That is why you would have a wall thimble like I have. It puts a space between the pipe and wall. Also make sure to use double walled 4 inch. Most Heating places have wall thimbles. They are a necessity when going through a wall.
Great video and your shop is awesome. If your heater is not power vented then your exhaust vent should make a 90 degree turn up and go a foot above the roof for it to exhaust properly. Unless the owners manual says differently.
Awesome. We have 20 degree temps and record snow....I live by lake Erie and we have gotten 60 inches of snow over the past week. Keeps my garage at 65 degrees with ease. Even without a ceiling!
My dad owned a small store and he had a similar type heater installed. When that thing lit-off, it sounded like it was going to blow up. This was late 60's early 70's.
Curious as to why these trolls with 30 plus years of HVAC experience would be watching an informational video on how to do something they supposedly already know everything about. Thanks for the video.
Nice video i will install the heater in my garage the way you hang the heater but i will vent thorugh Roof. Side vent you need little bit slope. Ultimately nice video
That’s a nice garage. Great work on everything
Thank you!
Awesome to see MC CABLE used on wood shop.
Nice Job! On another note what color is the outside of your barn? I'm looking at doing something just like it! Ash Gray and Burnished Slate.
does that heater have a sealed combustion chamber? I do wood working and that's important. Do you find that many BTUs causes short cycling? Too much isn't always good. Do you know how much propane you burn through? Thanks Great video!
Nice. I just built a uninsulated 26x32 and been looking for a heating solution as-well. Been looking at propane like yours or a mini split. I know it's only been a few months but have you seen any issues with condensation and rust on your metal tools? I def might consider this as an option. thank you. Nice barn by the way. I absolute jealous of our wood walls. They are beautifully done.
The condensation problem with propane heaters generally happens with the unvented style heaters where they dump the combustion products in the heated space. The heater he has vents the combustion gases to the outside so the moisture goes with it.
Great job documenting it. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Did you install your electrical breaker box?
@@sidneykelly5009 do you mean did I put the breaker in the electrical panel? Yes I did if that what you mean. Very easy.
@@sidneykelly5009 I do all my own electrical.
Very helpful. Thank you!
Id love to put something like this in our shop but with no insulation and 20ft tall ceilings Id probably spend a small fortune trying to keep it 40F lol. For now Im still using my 225,000 but torpedo heater which is expensive to run as well nbuut thankfully Im only in there when Im doing the wood working stuff a couple times a week.
i used a drywall lift to raise mine
Doesn’t the horizontal venting call for the stainless steel, I just bought the 80k btu unite and the instructions call out stainless if you do it vertical then the type B double wall stuff it says is fine. Am I missing something? Good video though!
I have the 80k BTU and my instructions did not require stainless vent pipe for vertical.
Shouldn’t you use stainless steel lined vent pipe?
I have the same heater in a 30'x48' pole barn in mid michigan. Winters can stay in the 20's to 30's usually but can drop into single digits. I only heat it when I'm going to work in the barn. Do yourself a favor and buy a thermostat that is connected to WiFi, I bought a Honeywell unit. I can sit on my couch and turn the barn on and have it warm when I walk into it. Last year I was 900 miles from home and turned it on to let my son use it. I would buy another Mr Heater if this one ever failed. My only complaint is my floor is cold and I do a lot of car repair laying on the floor. It can be 80 at the top and 55 at the bottom when the thermostat is set to 65. I have only one fan and need to add at least a couple more to hopefully solve that problem.
I had the same scenario with the 15 degree difference between ceiling to floor and added a large ceiling fan from Amazon and it made a huge difference, well worth the money.
Hey, looks great, but aren't you supposed to slope the exhaust pipe down away from the heater so it will drain moisture out , so it doesn't run back into the heater?
No. The exhaust has to have a minimum incline of .25 of an inch every foot of exhaust. So for this set up I needed about an inch and a half but I had about 2 inches roughly.
@@TheCookFamilyHomestead
You are mistaken. You want to pitch it down towards the outside so that the rain doesn’t run back towards the wall. If the unit didn’t have an exhaust motor, is when you would want opposite slope for draft
@ryno9591 I am not mistaken. If you would like I can send you a picture of the instructions and diagram that comes with the unit. It 100 percent says to incline .25 of an inch every foot. Look up the instructions for venting this heater online if you don't believe me.
I have over 30 years of HVAC exp and you want it pitched down so condensation runs out. you pitch it up for natural draft equipment yours is a power draft unit so the pitch isn't a issue.
@@RichB0330 Why would condensation be an issue? I understand that propane exhaust contains moisture. But, the power draft fan will run for some time after the flame shuts off so any combustion products and moisture should be well gone.
can you list the exhaust parts? you mentioned they were inexpensive, but I just want to make sure I get the right parts. Do you have any recommendation on where to study up on the exhaust part, the rest seems very simple. thank you.
I used the following:
5 foot double walled exhaust pipe.
A wall thimble. You can pick these up at most places that sell Heating and plumbing.
An adjustable 90 degree 4 inch elbow that connects the 5 foot double walled exhaust pipe to the heater.
An end cap. They make a couple different styles. Most will work. This one works for both vertical and horizontal exhaust. They do make them for just vertical so if you're doing a horizontal get one similar to mine.
Hope that helps!
This is the video I’ve been searching for. Just built a 30x40x14 fully insulated shop. Would this particular model be sufficient for the 14’ walls? Or should I consider the next size up? Looking for real world reviews. I appreciate you making this video to share!
I do not have a ceiling yet and we have 20 degree temps and record snow right now. I live in Erie PA. Heater heats my garage in 15 to 20 mins from 30 degrees to 60 plus. Incredible heater. With a ceiling this would be even better. Hopefully I'll have my ceiling in next year. This would work great for you.
@ thanks for the info. I think I may go this route. I’ve been looking at various ways to heat the new shop. Thanks again!
Hey, thanks for the video. Approximately how long does that propane tank last?
I've used it a bunch as it's in the 20s here with a ton of snow. I had it filled to 85 percent and it is now down to about 70 or 72 percent. Not sure exactly how many hours it has run.
Hello, thanks for the info. I have a propane Bigg Maxx 50,000 btu heater and want to install it in my pole barn garage but My propane company will not provide me with a tank or propane without the unit already hung up. I would like to run the lines myself and just let them provide the tank and propane, also can I purchase my own tank and just buy the propane from them? I live in PA. As well. Thanks in advance!
Hey, thanks for the video
What type of plastic 1/2 in. hose did you use, can you send a link? Thanks!
There is a link in the description for the exact one I purchased. Thank you!
Sounds like to much work and expense for a senior citizen.😢 But great video! Thank you for sharing!
It wasn't too hard to hook up other than getting it hung. Thanks for watching!
I’m concerned about exhaust venting and fire hazards. Shouldn’t there be no contact to the building and a few inches of all metal spacing between the tube and wall contact?
Yes. That is why you would have a wall thimble like I have. It puts a space between the pipe and wall. Also make sure to use double walled 4 inch. Most Heating places have wall thimbles. They are a necessity when going through a wall.
Great video and your shop is awesome. If your heater is not power vented then your exhaust
vent should make a 90 degree turn up and go a foot above the roof for it to exhaust properly.
Unless the owners manual says differently.
These heaters can be vented vertically or horizontally.
How well does it do below 0 degrees?
Awesome. We have 20 degree temps and record snow....I live by lake Erie and we have gotten 60 inches of snow over the past week. Keeps my garage at 65 degrees with ease. Even without a ceiling!