This is exactly what I did and it's great because I plug the air conditioner in the 240v outlet in the summer. It's also nice say, it in the Summer, you want to take the heater down or need to service it for any reason (cleaning, etc). In case anyone is wondering about the neutral wire, it's typically not needed for 240v unless it's a device that uses both 240 and 120. Dryers, for exanple, often use 120v to run the motor for the tumbler and 240v for the heat aspect. What he shows in ths video is the proper way to handle it, as you will not need that wire for these heaters.
Thank you so much for sharing your setup and commenting on how I did the wiring. Definitely let me know if I can help with anything. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
@@BourbonCreations No problem man, thanks for making the video! Have you seen the video of this model being setup to work with an alexa or google assistant thermostat? It looks like your garage may be attached, so this may not be of much interest to you, but my garage is 30 feet my house and being able to tell Alexa to turn it on before I am ready to go out there is a game changer. The internal parts are only about 20 or so bucks, but the smart thermostats can run into the 70 bucks on up depending on what you want to spend. Not difficult to do and his video walks you through it, it's really be a life saver for me.
That's really cool. I haven't seen it. Do you know the channel name? I'd like to check it out! I think that may be nice for dust collectors and other things too!
@@BourbonCreations Here you go, sir. ua-cam.com/video/col5i4hjw9k/v-deo.html When Covid hit, my gatage became my gym. An hour before I got off work, I could have the heater turned on from work using the Alexa app once it was set up. Same with A/C. Ready to go when I pulled in the driveway!
So ive had one of these for three years now so I decided to take it down and clean it before hooking it back up this year. When i opened it up i noticed how ridiculously small the fan motor on these heaters are. Well I happen to have a pretty big collection of electric motors. I really suggest pulling the fan motor off and installing a bigger one. You will love it even more!
That’s a great idea. It gets plenty hot and I bet the fan upgrade would increase the sq ft it can heat up, thanks for the tip! Please consider subscribing to help the channel grow! 👊🪚
Ah sweet. I'm glad this helped. I still have no regrets with mine. Let me know if you need anything and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
I think you meant 10-3 instead of 4 wire and 10-2 instead of 3 wire. Thanks for sharing. Just waiting on my heater to arrive. My plan is to install it with a wifi thermostat. There are a couple of videos on how to do it. It would work perfectly in your case since you already have a 10-3 cable. Just need to purchase a contactor, transformer, and wifi thermostat.
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@@BourbonCreations Liked and subscribed 👍. I ran 10-3 wiring (4 wires including ground), 30 amp double pole breaker, installed a contactor, transformer, and wired to Nest thermostat. Works perfectly! Thanks again.
So when you cap the white (neutral) wire under the heater, did you leave the white wire connected on the Buss Bar at the breaker panel as well as the ground wire? Then the red and black go to the 40amp double breaker, right?
Yes, at the breaker, everything is connected as usual , so the only difference is the cap at the heater itself. That is how I did it for my setup. The install manual refers to this as well once you get it. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊 🪚
I have an EV outlet in my garage that is the same as a stove outlet. I want to install one of these heaters in my garage. I want to put a plug on the end of the heater wire and just plug it into the wall outlet. I have a question about the white wire. According to your video, I fit the white wire onto the plug but I cap off the white when the wire goes into the heater (?). I was concerned about doing this because the instructions says to “hardwire” the unit. But if you did it and it works ok, it must work. Thanks again.
The only thing different from hard wiring is that I added a plug in the middle of the circuit (between the heater and the fuse box). I did it for reasons like yours with your EV plug. I wanted to cycle tools instead of having to wire everything in permanently, and because I knew this wasn't a forever shop for me since I want to move into a bigger one eventually. Capping the white off (at the heater end) only caps the neutral (white wire) inside the heater wiring itself. I still hooked up the white wire from the wall plug to the breaker box which your ev plug would still have as well. Your concern: capping the white wire isn't an issue because this model of heater doesn't use a white neutral and there isn't even a spot for it. If you simply hardwired it in as directed you'd still only 2 hots and 1 ground (green). I wanted to use this dryer plug style because it matched my welders 220 plug in. Using that plug design added a 4th wire (the white one) so I needed to cap it off for the heater. Disclaimer: I can't speak for building codes for each state and what is approved. This is what I did, it works amazing for me, and I've seen many others enjoy it. If you ever move or don't want to use the heater you can unplug it at any time. I hope this helps and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
@@BourbonCreations Perfect. Your video was exactly what I was looking for. Also, I contacted the electrician who installed the EV plug and he told me that I should be fine plugging a 7500w heater into that plug but no higher. Thanks again.
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Thanks for the comment man. I used the CZ220 which is the manual thermostat. Let me know if you need any help. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow! 👊🪚
Thanks for the comment. Yes, I would definitely recommend an eyelet because you want a strong mount to the machine to ensure you have a full ground connection. It's okay if it's not wrapped so long as nothing else touches it. I'd wrap it with tape at minimum just to ensure nothing else bridges your grounding circuit. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
That's what I needed to do for my setup. Let me know if you have any other questions and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
re your video for plug in heater what is wattage of the heater ? I was going to order the heater till the above question prompted to my mind ! thanks for your anticipated prompt reply
Great video! The 3-prong plug cord you linked to has a black, a red, and a white wire. Do you cap the white wire and skip the ground connection or do you connect the white wire to the ground screw in the heater?
That link is for the normal 3 wire if your using a 3 wire style plug (if thats the wall plug your other tools use). In this case your white is your ground, the same as if you stripped the white coating off and it was a bare copper wire you see used for a ground. Other brands you find will have red, black, and green and not white at all. If you need a 4 wire style of wall plug then yes cap the white. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
Nice informative video, thank you. I just bought 7.500 Watt hardwired garage heater and i do hardwire from the box (40 feet away) with 8 gauge and 40 amp breaker. My place to heat is almost 300 sqft. As a person from Europe i'm so nervous with the wooden houses when i do something electrical :) How i said, heater manual says hardwire. Is it possible to use it with plug, what do you think? And can i use 30 amp plug and 10 gauge wire for that? Thank you again.
With building codes being different in all areas, I can't tell you exactly for your specific area so you'd want to verify for yourself, but you may be approved for flexible metal exposed conduit as well, which allows you to run wires on the outside of the wall. Most all areas meet building codes with this too. This is commonly seen in shops, garages, or the outside of the building so the wire can't be struck, torn, punctured, get wet, etc. Per online pdf install instructions, it required 8AWG wiring, copper only, rated at 167 degrees and a 40 Amp circuit. On high it pulls 31.3amps so a 30amp would trip when on high setting. I'll add the website to download the pdf too. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚 (No affiliation) Digital Ceiling Mounted Heater images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/99/995d694f-0059-4872-9874-46377d9e5dc0.pdf
Hi - this was a great video. Could I use a 3 prong 240 v outlet instead of a 4 prong? The heating unit does not use the white wire. I was going to wire 10-2 wire to a 30 amp breaker in the box. mount a 3 prong dryer outlet on the run, , then put a 3 prong plug on the heater. Any reason to use 4 prong instead?
The 3 prong will work perfect. I was only showing folks what I did with the 4 prong since I wanted the ability to use my 220 welder and bandsaw. I didn't want to run a hardwire through the attic and down the walls for just my heater so this was perfect for me. Especially since the bandsaw and/or welder is only needed intermittently. I hope this helps and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚...share with your friends and woodworking groups on Facebook as well!!
@@BourbonCreations Hey, great video! I am curious about this too. Does it matter if you're plugging a 4 prong plug that is not wired to a neutral into a 4 prong outlet that is wired to a neutral such in the video? I can't really find any info on this.
This is what I did since I wanted the ability to use my 220 welder and bandsaw. I didn't want to run a hardwire through the attic and down the walls for just my heater so this was perfect for me. Especially since the bandsaw and/or welder is only needed intermittently. The 4th prong and wire stays out of use since the heater only utilizes 2 hots and 1 ground. The neutral wire already ends its circuit at the plug, doing this just moved the end of that circuit (to the end where its capped off). You're more than welcome to use only a 3 prong outlet though. I just opted for the 4 wire so it worked when I needed it. I hope this helps and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚...share with your friends and woodworking groups on Facebook as well!!
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hi great video how do you open the bottom to get to wires and howd youm make the holefor the wires togo into the heater I have some old speaker wire is it ok if i use that to go into the breaker box does the green wire go to l1 or l2, i dont see how you loosen the u bracket to feed my wire thru, do you use a screw gun or screw driver or do you just hammerir in how did you video the video and is a drywall screw good to hang the heater, does the thumbscrew come with the unit, can you come help me install (do it for me) the heater from walmart
So sorry, I didn't see your question earlier. There should be just a few screws to remove the bottom playe and access the wiring area. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊
I have a 6-20R recepticle in the wall. The Profusion Heat unit. It operates at either 240V at 31.3a amps or 240 at 26.1A. Can I just buy a 6-20P plug/wire combo like you did and plug in?
A 6-20 (r/p) outlet is rated for max 20 Amp. It will never be good enough for your loads as both are over 20a. This doesn't even take into consideration of 80% derating. The only way you won't trip the breaker is if you replace with a higher breaker (hello fire), or use heater at 4000w output to max out 20a 240v circuit.
@@JasonW. Thanks for this this critical piece of info. To be safer I decided to just purchase one of the units like this - DIMPLEX DGWH4031G Garage and Shop Large 4000 Watt Forced Air, which had the 6-20p already wired up and setup for the right rating. Appreciate your post.
Yes, I hooked up the breaker in the panel with the same neutral wire and ran it to the plug in the wall. Then I kept the neutral wire connected from the plug that goes to the end of the wire by the heater. This allows the breaker and plug to function with a neutral leg as designed. Any current that runs through the neutral will end at the cap and return as intended. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊🪚
I had planned on doing the same thing with my 5000W heater, using a 3-prong 30 amp dryer cord and outlet in order to provide a quick disconnect should I want to move the unit. However, when I checked dryer cords I noticed the max wattage seemed to 3,750W, at least for 6' and 10' lengths. Wouldn't this be risky wiring a lower wattage dryer cord to a higher wattage heating unit? I checked several sources online, incl Amazon, and could not find a 30 amp dryer cord with a higher wattage or anything approaching 5000W. Any thoughts? Tks.
I will look for some 10 foot lengths and link them for you. When I bought the bare wiring it was easily found at my local Grovers. I'd look for a store that sells more to contractors vs your common big box store. These stores more often have what you need for any application instead of the most common. I hope you enjoyed the video, please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
I added an Amazon link to the video description and here so you can get one (if you can't find it locally). www.amazon.com/dp/B07HRYBZM8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_RREG2FCDVXZSPG0G06R9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have never checked the wattage on my wire because if it's 10g wire and rated for 30amps. A 5,000 watt heater (I also have one) is: 5000/240=20.8 amps, so you're barely pulling 20 AMPS with that unit. Interesting that it would say it's only good for 3750, as that is only about 16amps.
@@BourbonCreationsI have this cord at home and want to connect my heater. I get that I could cap off the white middle neutral wire here. But what do I do with the ground? There’s no ground wire in the 3 prong dryer cord kit. Thanks!
@zacprunty thank you for the reply. Look at the diagram on your heater install instructions, there should be a picture of a spot nearby where the ground wire is screwed into the body of the heater as I did with mine. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊
Thanks for stopping in. The heater should be wired to a single 240 (220v) breaker. Not to bridge it or split it with another (if that's what you're asking). I used the plug option so I could unplug and use it for other tools. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
I have a question. I installed a 7500w garage heater. I used the 8/2 gauge wire with an 40 Amp 2- pole breaker but when I turn on the breaker. It would shut off all the power and trip the 2-pole breaker. What would you think is the problem?
@BeezNest Vlogs Double check all wires and make sure none are crossed. Something is wrong, but hard to tell without seeing it unfortunately. Sounds like a ground fault or an open neutral.
@Bourbon Dad Creations yes I figure out the issue. Do not buy dyna glo garage heater. It's barely impossible to connect the wires into the l1 and l2 connectors. Even if you do connect them. It's hardly screw on. Maybe that was my issue. I went back and exchange for a new one. After that it still didnt have power and trip my 40 amp 2-pole again. So, i returned it and got the comfort zone garage heater. In my opinion. Comfort zone is a better option as the connector was big enough for my 8/2 gauge wires to insert in.
How many amps should the circuit be? I have a 240 volt outlet in my garage that was used for a welder and is 50 amps. Will I need a 30amp breaker installed for the heater?
Thanks for stopping by! I'm not a licensed technician by today's trade but here's my thoughts and opinion. We use a lot of items that pull less amps than what the wall outlet maxes out at. If you put a 50a heater on a 30a circuit it will trip frequently because of the load. If you put a 30a heater on a 50a circuit it would allow the heater to pull more amps than it was designed to (at its maximum when the power should shut off). If you use appropriate amp/gauge wire and plug they should be safe to handle the load, although it could allow the unit to run a higher amperage than it was designed to. Over time it could wear out the heater prematurely and it could be a fire risk if something happened (fault with the heater) and the breaker didn't turn off soon enough. Again, it will still pop at a 50a load, it just won't pop if there is a problem with the heater and it's pulling 49 or less amps. I hope that helps to understand what a 50a breaker could lead to IF the heater had a malfunction at a lower amperage. My machines are all running off the same wall plug, and not all machine pulls the same amperage. It's worked well for me so far, and for others. Same as it does with household items that pull different amps even they all have a 120v plug on the end (night light vs a microwave for example). Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
Thanks for stopping by, and yes it can! 10 Gauge wire with a 30 amp breaker is recommended for this unit. I've tested it and it normally pulls 20-21 amps on the high setting. I'll be uploading a full review of the heater very soon. I've been thoroughly impressed with it. I was curious on the cost of running it but honestly with the attic and garage door insulation done I only turn it on once in the morning for a couple hours, then I turn it off most of the day. I average about 20 degrees warmer inside than out after warming it up.
Technically, it would fit and serve the same purpose. My dryer plug actually had the same breaker I needed for the fuse rating, and I used that to get by for a few weeks until I got around to putting the dedicated one in the garage. Let me know how it works if you do so others can read through everything, plus add your state or location to the comment as some other electritians on here end up posting comments to questions, and they may be able to weigh in on differences based off of region, etc. Please consider liking this video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊 🪚
I did forget to link those. Here ya go and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚 www.amazon.com/dp/B00310Z0U6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_8ZM478JYTW1CH3GC2JTN
I seen that some folks had issues with the fan blade being loose out of the box. I checked mine and it was fine. I read reviews where evens was saying they had fixed the issue over the past year. Usually the issue was just needing to tighten up the screw on the fan blade. Super easy to do. Did your motor stop working all together?
Thanks for watching. They're both hot so it won't matter. You're still making the same connections. Still make sure your green is ground. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
Hey, thanks for watching. I used a 3 wire 30amp and a 30amp 220 breaker (2 pole). You can buy the wire individually, or you can even use dryer cords if they match your plug. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
Thanks for stopping by! On a 7500 watt unit that would be fine unless you’re running a lot of other heavy pull items at the same time. Most likely you won’t have an issue, but I’d jump up to a 50amp since the 7500 watt calls for a 40-50amp breaker. 50amp wall plug and dryer cords are easily available online as well, and should be locally too. Definitely feel free to reach out if you have more questions. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊🪚
@@BourbonCreations thanks man will do. One more quick question would I need to change the breaker to a 40amp before using the new plug or can I run the 50amp dryer cord on the 30 amp breaker
Please be careful out there. As an electrical guy the 2020 code book requires all garage, shop, and out buildings have their recepticles, even 245/250 vac be gfci protected. Also, I think it is 110.17 calls for following of the manufacturer's instructions for installs. So, if it says to hard wire.... Just be careful and know and follow your local codes. Just because it "can be done", it may not be safe or the safest.
Honestly, after a few years of this set up, I can't say there's any cons outside if seeing the wire on the outside of the wall, but I secured it neatly to the wall using zip anchors and it looks great. I still don't regret doing it this way.
@@BourbonCreations Thanks. The way the manual sounds I may set the apocalypse in motion if I dont hardwire. Makes sense a cord would be fine considering all the 220 stuff i have cords on.
It could if you had the wiring set up for it. It's safe as far as exhaust since it's heated by electricity and no carbon monoxide. You'd have to refer to the product description to see if they have any warnings for in home use. In a garage you're in a similar enclosed space with even less ventilation usually. Another option is the big Buddy heater with a 20 gallon or small bottle propane. The small bottles go inside the heater themselves and hide away. The buddy heater is one of the only indoor safe heaters with no carbon output from the propane, and no need electricity needed. They work amazing, are cheap, and require no install. It's just another option, I still use them for camping. I have a video on my channel reviewing these for use in the shop.
This was a 25'x30' garage with 10' ceilings. Honestly, this heater could handle a much bigger space. In 15 to 30 degree weather the garage would get hot in 30 mins after turning it on, then I'd have to turn it down cause it was too warm. It works very well, but they make a larger model if needed. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
@@BourbonCreations I have a 30x40 I am looking at using one of those in cause I already have a 40amp plug so any bigger I would need to had a whole new breaker which I don’t want to do. I am looking to just take the edge off the cold not get it super hot either so that helps me kind determine what I might do. Everything I find is everyone saying go 10000watt or more but they are getting the temps to like 65 and higher. I am comfy in anything above 45-50 degrees especially if I am working on something.
@JB B I honestly think you'll be fine. I think you'll get more heat than you're expecting. We had this same heater in a friend's shop that was bigger than my garage and it did the job well. The fan force is good too, you can feel the heat from across the garage. Great thing is you can always swing it to concentrate on a certain area where you're working too.
Sweet, did you get yours all installed? Mine is still working great, and a good strong little heater (not affiliated, just honest review). Lemme know if you need any other help and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 🪚 👊
That is dependent on your state/county building code. I can't recommend or teach to every area or promote what will pass for you areas code so I simply wanted to share how you could do this. It's still working great for me and many others I know, but if you want to align with codes, you'd have to research that. At minimum, code may require you to use exposed conduit along the wall so the wire is secured and not open to damage or puncture. You see this style a lot in basements or concrete structures, or outside the home where wiring is not running inside the walls. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊
Honestly I've seen about a $10/month increase over last year. I did insulate my garage door, and the attic above the garage (video found on my channel). I only have to run this heater a couple times a day for about 15 minutes and it keeps the garage warm all day. This is while averaging temps between 15 and 35 degrees. We haven't had the usual negative temperatures in Idaho yet this year. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
Thank you for the comment. I definitely have no regrets, it's been so amazing for my garage. I do a lot of painting with custom projects and signs and this helps so much in the winter. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
And that's nice, then all you need is the plug. Let me know if you need any other help. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
Glad you found it helpful, did you get one installed yourself? Let me know if you need any help and please consider subscribing to help the channel grow 👊🪚
Agree with @gantzthegreat8998, it could be spendy if you're running it consistently. One thing I'd recommend (if you can't do or afford a mini split unit), is the big buddy heaters. They're co2 safe indoors, cheap run off propane (I hook mine up to bbq 20lb tanks with the hose adaptor kit of amazon), and they heat a space phenomenally. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow fist
@BigMeachBoy412 I was using it in a 25x25 garage, but now in a 40x40 with 10 foot ceilings and its still working amazing. Depending on the watt size you pick, each one shows the recommended sq ft (I would account for ceilings too), but these have out performed their ratings, in my opinion.
@BigMeachBoy412 glad i can help. If you need anything else lemme know, and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊
I’ve had this unit for several years in a 24’ x 26’ insulated garage with a 7 1/2’ ceiling. I can heat the garage up to 60 degrees in no time when it’s 35 outside. Once heated I set it on the lowest wattage and it keeps up fine.
If I die!! By electrocution! he did it hahahahahahahaha! Main coming in stays hot got it...everything above once killed is safe for human touch. . . I prefer the plug method.
Haha, love the fun comments! I Hope you get everything fixed up and let me know if you have any questions. Again, I always explain that's just what I did, and how I did it. I recommend checking building codes that you want to adhere to. It's not the same code for every state. Good luck my friend. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
@@BourbonCreations that's also part in what made me a bit hesitant in the past. Understanding and executing to code standard. Matter of fact my tig welder just required more volts for higher amp stuff...and instead of just adding an outlet new breaker ect...I was more comfortable making a plug using some 6 or 8 gauge wire can't recall right this moment...and stringing it from the garage to the dryer outlet :D worked great. I've wired cars and stuff for years but household paranoid me for a long time. . . Because well I didn't know how to essentially disconnect the negative battery cable of the house...aka that switch/toggle you showed...it's that easy! I'm ready to become an electrician now...dust of my old hard hat and headlamp let's go! Lol 🤣🤣 I suppose I could have just watched a few sparky videos ..anyways this gave me enough confidence...plus wifey isn't a fan of the diesel heater and attached garage :D thanks again buddy!
Haha that's true. I debated the diesel heater but glad I didn't. The great thing is if you install the plug to code standard you can easily unplug your heater and take it with you should you move or sell the house. This served that purpose plus being able to use multiple tools so it was a big win win for me. It's still working great and use it all the time!
@@BourbonCreations Quick update, went to menards picked up some 8-3 wire loom deal attached a few ring terminals on the heater end, wired up a 50 amp 250V plug...plugged it into my dryer outlet conversion box for welder and bada bing bada boom heater works. It looks like the sub panel within my garage is out of slots for breakers so i got discouraged from messing with it anymore. It would seem like i either need to get some slim line breakers or make a sub panel for the sub panel?? I have a couple electrician buddies to possible asses the situation, since I dont want to get to exotic, but in the mean time we got heat :)
This is exactly what I did and it's great because I plug the air conditioner in the 240v outlet in the summer. It's also nice say, it in the Summer, you want to take the heater down or need to service it for any reason (cleaning, etc).
In case anyone is wondering about the neutral wire, it's typically not needed for 240v unless it's a device that uses both 240 and 120. Dryers, for exanple, often use 120v to run the motor for the tumbler and 240v for the heat aspect. What he shows in ths video is the proper way to handle it, as you will not need that wire for these heaters.
Thank you so much for sharing your setup and commenting on how I did the wiring. Definitely let me know if I can help with anything. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
@@BourbonCreations No problem man, thanks for making the video! Have you seen the video of this model being setup to work with an alexa or google assistant thermostat? It looks like your garage may be attached, so this may not be of much interest to you, but my garage is 30 feet my house and being able to tell Alexa to turn it on before I am ready to go out there is a game changer. The internal parts are only about 20 or so bucks, but the smart thermostats can run into the 70 bucks on up depending on what you want to spend. Not difficult to do and his video walks you through it, it's really be a life saver for me.
That's really cool. I haven't seen it. Do you know the channel name? I'd like to check it out! I think that may be nice for dust collectors and other things too!
@@BourbonCreations Here you go, sir.
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When Covid hit, my gatage became my gym. An hour before I got off work, I could have the heater turned on from work using the Alexa app once it was set up. Same with A/C. Ready to go when I pulled in the driveway!
So ive had one of these for three years now so I decided to take it down and clean it before hooking it back up this year. When i opened it up i noticed how ridiculously small the fan motor on these heaters are. Well I happen to have a pretty big collection of electric motors. I really suggest pulling the fan motor off and installing a bigger one. You will love it even more!
That’s a great idea. It gets plenty hot and I bet the fan upgrade would increase the sq ft it can heat up, thanks for the tip! Please consider subscribing to help the channel grow! 👊🪚
Thank you so much for this particular wiring setup.Exactly how I went with it.Going to finish wiring it up tomorrow.
Ah sweet. I'm glad this helped. I still have no regrets with mine. Let me know if you need anything and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
@@BourbonCreations absolutely will do all the above. Thanks again!
My plug is only a three pin.
As long as you buy the same plug that matches what you have in the wall it will work. You only need the 3 wires
I think you meant 10-3 instead of 4 wire and 10-2 instead of 3 wire. Thanks for sharing. Just waiting on my heater to arrive. My plan is to install it with a wifi thermostat. There are a couple of videos on how to do it. It would work perfectly in your case since you already have a 10-3 cable. Just need to purchase a contactor, transformer, and wifi thermostat.
Thanks for the added comments! Were you able to get yours installed? Let me know if you have any questions or if I can help. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊 🪚
@@BourbonCreations Liked and subscribed 👍. I ran 10-3 wiring (4 wires including ground), 30 amp double pole breaker, installed a contactor, transformer, and wired to Nest thermostat. Works perfectly! Thanks again.
That’s awesome. So cool to hear when these videos help someone out. Really makes it fun to grow a group of DIYers here. Have a great new year!!
So when you cap the white (neutral) wire under the heater, did you leave the white wire connected on the Buss Bar at the breaker panel as well as the ground wire? Then the red and black go to the 40amp double breaker, right?
Yes, at the breaker, everything is connected as usual , so the only difference is the cap at the heater itself. That is how I did it for my setup. The install manual refers to this as well once you get it. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊 🪚
I have an EV outlet in my garage that is the same as a stove outlet. I want to install one of these heaters in my garage. I want to put a plug on the end of the heater wire and just plug it into the wall outlet. I have a question about the white wire. According to your video, I fit the white wire onto the plug but I cap off the white when the wire goes into the heater (?). I was concerned about doing this because the instructions says to “hardwire” the unit. But if you did it and it works ok, it must work. Thanks again.
The only thing different from hard wiring is that I added a plug in the middle of the circuit (between the heater and the fuse box). I did it for reasons like yours with your EV plug. I wanted to cycle tools instead of having to wire everything in permanently, and because I knew this wasn't a forever shop for me since I want to move into a bigger one eventually. Capping the white off (at the heater end) only caps the neutral (white wire) inside the heater wiring itself. I still hooked up the white wire from the wall plug to the breaker box which your ev plug would still have as well.
Your concern: capping the white wire isn't an issue because this model of heater doesn't use a white neutral and there isn't even a spot for it. If you simply hardwired it in as directed you'd still only 2 hots and 1 ground (green). I wanted to use this dryer plug style because it matched my welders 220 plug in. Using that plug design added a 4th wire (the white one) so I needed to cap it off for the heater. Disclaimer: I can't speak for building codes for each state and what is approved. This is what I did, it works amazing for me, and I've seen many others enjoy it. If you ever move or don't want to use the heater you can unplug it at any time. I hope this helps and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
@@BourbonCreations Perfect. Your video was exactly what I was looking for. Also, I contacted the electrician who installed the EV plug and he told me that I should be fine plugging a 7500w heater into that plug but no higher. Thanks again.
@@tonyray4565 that's awesome and I'm happy this helped! I hope you enjoy the heated shop!
@Tony ray ...I want to do the same. What type of EV plug do you have and what type of outlet did you use.
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I'm actually doing this as well. Awesome video man thanks! Which comfort zone model did you use?
Thanks for the comment man. I used the CZ220 which is the manual thermostat. Let me know if you need any help. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow! 👊🪚
Great video! Do you need an eyelet for the green wire, or could you wire it in directly? And does it matter if it is not wrapped? Thanks!
Thanks for the comment. Yes, I would definitely recommend an eyelet because you want a strong mount to the machine to ensure you have a full ground connection. It's okay if it's not wrapped so long as nothing else touches it. I'd wrap it with tape at minimum just to ensure nothing else bridges your grounding circuit. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
If I understand correctly, the neutral from the outlet to the box is still wired, just capped off in the heater, correct?
That's what I needed to do for my setup. Let me know if you have any other questions and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
re your video for plug in heater
what is wattage of the heater ?
I was going to order the heater till the above question prompted to my mind !
thanks for your anticipated prompt reply
@@surjitsahota2685 depends which model you get, but before you buy, the details for each heater will explain the watts and amperage used.
I know a lot of people who use little 5 gallon water bucket heaters for their greenhouses. Keeps them warm and the humidity up, might look into that
Great video! The 3-prong plug cord you linked to has a black, a red, and a white wire. Do you cap the white wire and skip the ground connection or do you connect the white wire to the ground screw in the heater?
That link is for the normal 3 wire if your using a 3 wire style plug (if thats the wall plug your other tools use). In this case your white is your ground, the same as if you stripped the white coating off and it was a bare copper wire you see used for a ground. Other brands you find will have red, black, and green and not white at all. If you need a 4 wire style of wall plug then yes cap the white. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
@@BourbonCreations Awesome, thank you! Liked and subscribed 👍
Nice informative video, thank you. I just bought 7.500 Watt hardwired garage heater and i do hardwire from the box (40 feet away) with 8 gauge and 40 amp breaker. My place to heat is almost 300 sqft. As a person from Europe i'm so nervous with the wooden houses when i do something electrical :) How i said, heater manual says hardwire. Is it possible to use it with plug, what do you think? And can i use 30 amp plug and 10 gauge wire for that? Thank you again.
With building codes being different in all areas, I can't tell you exactly for your specific area so you'd want to verify for yourself, but you may be approved for flexible metal exposed conduit as well, which allows you to run wires on the outside of the wall. Most all areas meet building codes with this too. This is commonly seen in shops, garages, or the outside of the building so the wire can't be struck, torn, punctured, get wet, etc. Per online pdf install instructions, it required 8AWG wiring, copper only, rated at 167 degrees and a 40 Amp circuit. On high it pulls 31.3amps so a 30amp would trip when on high setting. I'll add the website to download the pdf too. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
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@@BourbonCreations Thank you so much for your kind reply.
Nice, my manual said not to wire it to a plug but I don't see why you couldn't. Liked.
It's just what I did (I'm not an electrician), but it's working great 5 years later!
@@BourbonCreations Yep I ended up doing the same thing!
Hi - this was a great video. Could I use a 3 prong 240 v outlet instead of a 4 prong? The heating unit does not use the white wire. I was going to wire 10-2 wire to a 30 amp breaker in the box. mount a 3 prong dryer outlet on the run, , then put a 3 prong plug on the heater. Any reason to use 4 prong instead?
The 3 prong will work perfect. I was only showing folks what I did with the 4 prong since I wanted the ability to use my 220 welder and bandsaw. I didn't want to run a hardwire through the attic and down the walls for just my heater so this was perfect for me. Especially since the bandsaw and/or welder is only needed intermittently. I hope this helps and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚...share with your friends and woodworking groups on Facebook as well!!
@@BourbonCreations Done and done. Thanks again!
@@BourbonCreations Hey, great video! I am curious about this too. Does it matter if you're plugging a 4 prong plug that is not wired to a neutral into a 4 prong outlet that is wired to a neutral such in the video? I can't really find any info on this.
This is what I did since I wanted the ability to use my 220 welder and bandsaw. I didn't want to run a hardwire through the attic and down the walls for just my heater so this was perfect for me. Especially since the bandsaw and/or welder is only needed intermittently. The 4th prong and wire stays out of use since the heater only utilizes 2 hots and 1 ground. The neutral wire already ends its circuit at the plug, doing this just moved the end of that circuit (to the end where its capped off). You're more than welcome to use only a 3 prong outlet though. I just opted for the 4 wire so it worked when I needed it. I hope this helps and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚...share with your friends and woodworking groups on Facebook as well!!
Thank you I was wondering about a plug way to do it. Thanks for the video
I'm glad you could use it, let me know if you run into any issues or other questions. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
hi great video how do you open the bottom to get to wires and howd youm make the holefor the wires togo into the heater I have some old speaker wire is it ok if i use that to go into the breaker box does the green wire go to l1 or l2, i dont see how you loosen the u bracket to feed my wire thru, do you use a screw gun or screw driver or do you just hammerir in how did you video the video and is a drywall screw good to hang the heater, does the thumbscrew come with the unit, can you come help me install (do it for me) the heater from walmart
So sorry, I didn't see your question earlier. There should be just a few screws to remove the bottom playe and access the wiring area. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊
I have a 6-20R recepticle in the wall. The Profusion Heat unit. It operates at either 240V at 31.3a amps or 240 at 26.1A. Can I just buy a 6-20P plug/wire combo like you did and plug in?
A 6-20 (r/p) outlet is rated for max 20 Amp. It will never be good enough for your loads as both are over 20a. This doesn't even take into consideration of 80% derating.
The only way you won't trip the breaker is if you replace with a higher breaker (hello fire), or use heater at 4000w output to max out 20a 240v circuit.
@@JasonW. Thanks for this this critical piece of info. To be safer I decided to just purchase one of the units like this - DIMPLEX DGWH4031G Garage and Shop Large 4000 Watt Forced Air, which had the 6-20p already wired up and setup for the right rating. Appreciate your post.
Thank you Jason for the added insight and helping someone else out!
Do you install the neutral to the panel when capping at the heater? Or do you just cap both ends of the neutral?
Yes, I hooked up the breaker in the panel with the same neutral wire and ran it to the plug in the wall. Then I kept the neutral wire connected from the plug that goes to the end of the wire by the heater. This allows the breaker and plug to function with a neutral leg as designed. Any current that runs through the neutral will end at the cap and return as intended. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊🪚
I had planned on doing the same thing with my 5000W heater, using a 3-prong 30 amp dryer cord and outlet in order to provide a quick disconnect should I want to move the unit. However, when I checked dryer cords I noticed the max wattage seemed to 3,750W, at least for 6' and 10' lengths. Wouldn't this be risky wiring a lower wattage dryer cord to a higher wattage heating unit? I checked several sources online, incl Amazon, and could not find a 30 amp dryer cord with a higher wattage or anything approaching 5000W. Any thoughts? Tks.
I will look for some 10 foot lengths and link them for you. When I bought the bare wiring it was easily found at my local Grovers. I'd look for a store that sells more to contractors vs your common big box store. These stores more often have what you need for any application instead of the most common. I hope you enjoyed the video, please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
I added an Amazon link to the video description and here so you can get one (if you can't find it locally). www.amazon.com/dp/B07HRYBZM8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_RREG2FCDVXZSPG0G06R9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have never checked the wattage on my wire because if it's 10g wire and rated for 30amps. A 5,000 watt heater (I also have one) is: 5000/240=20.8 amps, so you're barely pulling 20 AMPS with that unit. Interesting that it would say it's only good for 3750, as that is only about 16amps.
@@BourbonCreationsI have this cord at home and want to connect my heater. I get that I could cap off the white middle neutral wire here. But what do I do with the ground? There’s no ground wire in the 3 prong dryer cord kit. Thanks!
@zacprunty thank you for the reply. Look at the diagram on your heater install instructions, there should be a picture of a spot nearby where the ground wire is screwed into the body of the heater as I did with mine. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊
So are suggesting you just add the heater to an existing 240 breaker or adding a dedicated breaker?
Thanks for stopping in. The heater should be wired to a single 240 (220v) breaker. Not to bridge it or split it with another (if that's what you're asking). I used the plug option so I could unplug and use it for other tools. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
I have a question. I installed a 7500w garage heater. I used the 8/2 gauge wire with an 40 Amp 2- pole breaker but when I turn on the breaker. It would shut off all the power and trip the 2-pole breaker. What would you think is the problem?
It shuts off all power to the heater or all power to the house?
@Bourbon Dad Creations it shut off all the power to the house once I flip the 2-pole breaker. I haven't even turn on the heater at all.
@BeezNest Vlogs Double check all wires and make sure none are crossed. Something is wrong, but hard to tell without seeing it unfortunately. Sounds like a ground fault or an open neutral.
@@beeznestvlogs6981 did you ever figure out the issue? Curious and to help add it here for others. Thank you
@Bourbon Dad Creations yes I figure out the issue. Do not buy dyna glo garage heater. It's barely impossible to connect the wires into the l1 and l2 connectors. Even if you do connect them. It's hardly screw on. Maybe that was my issue. I went back and exchange for a new one. After that it still didnt have power and trip my 40 amp 2-pole again. So, i returned it and got the comfort zone garage heater. In my opinion. Comfort zone is a better option as the connector was big enough for my 8/2 gauge wires to insert in.
How many amps should the circuit be? I have a 240 volt outlet in my garage that was used for a welder and is 50 amps. Will I need a 30amp breaker installed for the heater?
Thanks for stopping by! I'm not a licensed technician by today's trade but here's my thoughts and opinion. We use a lot of items that pull less amps than what the wall outlet maxes out at. If you put a 50a heater on a 30a circuit it will trip frequently because of the load. If you put a 30a heater on a 50a circuit it would allow the heater to pull more amps than it was designed to (at its maximum when the power should shut off). If you use appropriate amp/gauge wire and plug they should be safe to handle the load, although it could allow the unit to run a higher amperage than it was designed to. Over time it could wear out the heater prematurely and it could be a fire risk if something happened (fault with the heater) and the breaker didn't turn off soon enough. Again, it will still pop at a 50a load, it just won't pop if there is a problem with the heater and it's pulling 49 or less amps. I hope that helps to understand what a 50a breaker could lead to IF the heater had a malfunction at a lower amperage. My machines are all running off the same wall plug, and not all machine pulls the same amperage. It's worked well for me so far, and for others. Same as it does with household items that pull different amps even they all have a 120v plug on the end (night light vs a microwave for example). Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
Thanks for this video, electrical can be dangerous if you don't get the right size wire.
Thanks for stopping by, and yes it can! 10 Gauge wire with a 30 amp breaker is recommended for this unit. I've tested it and it normally pulls 20-21 amps on the high setting. I'll be uploading a full review of the heater very soon. I've been thoroughly impressed with it. I was curious on the cost of running it but honestly with the attic and garage door insulation done I only turn it on once in the morning for a couple hours, then I turn it off most of the day. I average about 20 degrees warmer inside than out after warming it up.
@@BourbonCreations that's a good amount of power, almost like a stove.
Could i just plug this set up into my dryer plug and skip the breaker part?
Technically, it would fit and serve the same purpose. My dryer plug actually had the same breaker I needed for the fuse rating, and I used that to get by for a few weeks until I got around to putting the dedicated one in the garage. Let me know how it works if you do so others can read through everything, plus add your state or location to the comment as some other electritians on here end up posting comments to questions, and they may be able to weigh in on differences based off of region, etc. Please consider liking this video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊 🪚
+Charlie- Yes.
Where's the links to those clamps you said you would put in the description?
I did forget to link those. Here ya go and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚 www.amazon.com/dp/B00310Z0U6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_8ZM478JYTW1CH3GC2JTN
Do you know if the fan motor burns up installed today and seems the fan broke in the middle of use
I seen that some folks had issues with the fan blade being loose out of the box. I checked mine and it was fine. I read reviews where evens was saying they had fixed the issue over the past year. Usually the issue was just needing to tighten up the screw on the fan blade. Super easy to do. Did your motor stop working all together?
I just bought mine ,it has the red and black on L2 the one u had was on L1 basically mine is flipped around does that matter???
Thanks for watching. They're both hot so it won't matter. You're still making the same connections. Still make sure your green is ground. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
@@BourbonCreations thanks was a good video ill hit that subscribe, u did take the time to help me not burn my house down lol thanks again
Thanks so much! Let me know if you need anything else
Hi i installed one of those ! How can install another one in same circuit ! Is it posible ?
Can you explain a little more? Are you asking about a 2nd wall plug off the same breaker circuit?
What amp breaker and wire did you use for the extension cord did you use
Hey, thanks for watching. I used a 3 wire 30amp and a 30amp 220 breaker (2 pole). You can buy the wire individually, or you can even use dryer cords if they match your plug. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
If I’m installing a 7500 watt unit can I still use a common 30 amp dryer plug or is that to little ?
Thanks for stopping by! On a 7500 watt unit that would be fine unless you’re running a lot of other heavy pull items at the same time. Most likely you won’t have an issue, but I’d jump up to a 50amp since the 7500 watt calls for a 40-50amp breaker. 50amp wall plug and dryer cords are easily available online as well, and should be locally too. Definitely feel free to reach out if you have more questions. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊🪚
@@BourbonCreations thanks man will do. One more quick question would I need to change the breaker to a 40amp before using the new plug or can I run the 50amp dryer cord on the 30 amp breaker
You would want to swap the breaker as well. If not your breaker will trip. A breaker is only a few bucks and really easy to change out
Please be careful out there. As an electrical guy the 2020 code book requires all garage, shop, and out buildings have their recepticles, even 245/250 vac be gfci protected.
Also, I think it is 110.17 calls for following of the manufacturer's instructions for installs. So, if it says to hard wire....
Just be careful and know and follow your local codes.
Just because it "can be done", it may not be safe or the safest.
Agreed, I did mention it was hard wire design, but this is what I did. A GFI has been added to the breaker itself. Thanks for commenting
@@BourbonCreations not directed at you. Read many of the commentors that thought it was a "good idea".
Other than the GFCI what are the negatives to using a plug vs hardwire, assuming the correct plug and correct size wire are used? Thanks.
Honestly, after a few years of this set up, I can't say there's any cons outside if seeing the wire on the outside of the wall, but I secured it neatly to the wall using zip anchors and it looks great. I still don't regret doing it this way.
@@BourbonCreations Thanks. The way the manual sounds I may set the apocalypse in motion if I dont hardwire. Makes sense a cord would be fine considering all the 220 stuff i have cords on.
Can this be used inside of the house
It could if you had the wiring set up for it. It's safe as far as exhaust since it's heated by electricity and no carbon monoxide. You'd have to refer to the product description to see if they have any warnings for in home use. In a garage you're in a similar enclosed space with even less ventilation usually. Another option is the big Buddy heater with a 20 gallon or small bottle propane. The small bottles go inside the heater themselves and hide away. The buddy heater is one of the only indoor safe heaters with no carbon output from the propane, and no need electricity needed. They work amazing, are cheap, and require no install. It's just another option, I still use them for camping. I have a video on my channel reviewing these for use in the shop.
what size garage was this in and how well did it heat it up?
This was a 25'x30' garage with 10' ceilings. Honestly, this heater could handle a much bigger space. In 15 to 30 degree weather the garage would get hot in 30 mins after turning it on, then I'd have to turn it down cause it was too warm. It works very well, but they make a larger model if needed. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
@@BourbonCreations I have a 30x40 I am looking at using one of those in cause I already have a 40amp plug so any bigger I would need to had a whole new breaker which I don’t want to do. I am looking to just take the edge off the cold not get it super hot either so that helps me kind determine what I might do. Everything I find is everyone saying go 10000watt or more but they are getting the temps to like 65 and higher. I am comfy in anything above 45-50 degrees especially if I am working on something.
@JB B I honestly think you'll be fine. I think you'll get more heat than you're expecting. We had this same heater in a friend's shop that was bigger than my garage and it did the job well. The fan force is good too, you can feel the heat from across the garage. Great thing is you can always swing it to concentrate on a certain area where you're working too.
@@BourbonCreations thanks. I appreciate the input. definitely got my subscription
Thank you. Doing this today.
That's awesome, definitely let me know if you have questions. Please like the video and subscribe to help me grow the channel! 🪚 👊
Yessir you helped me thank you
Sweet, did you get yours all installed? Mine is still working great, and a good strong little heater (not affiliated, just honest review). Lemme know if you need any other help and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 🪚 👊
Is this ok by code standards?
That is dependent on your state/county building code. I can't recommend or teach to every area or promote what will pass for you areas code so I simply wanted to share how you could do this. It's still working great for me and many others I know, but if you want to align with codes, you'd have to research that. At minimum, code may require you to use exposed conduit along the wall so the wire is secured and not open to damage or puncture. You see this style a lot in basements or concrete structures, or outside the home where wiring is not running inside the walls. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊
What's it cost to run per day
Honestly I've seen about a $10/month increase over last year. I did insulate my garage door, and the attic above the garage (video found on my channel). I only have to run this heater a couple times a day for about 15 minutes and it keeps the garage warm all day. This is while averaging temps between 15 and 35 degrees. We haven't had the usual negative temperatures in Idaho yet this year. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 👊 🪚
This is how everyone should heat their house.
Thank you for the comment. I definitely have no regrets, it's been so amazing for my garage. I do a lot of painting with custom projects and signs and this helps so much in the winter. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
I was lucky and had 220 in my garage already.
And that's nice, then all you need is the plug. Let me know if you need any other help. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
Thanks
Glad you found it helpful, did you get one installed yourself? Let me know if you need any help and please consider subscribing to help the channel grow 👊🪚
I’m thinking of adding this to a 3 season room for my plants…. How is this on your wallet, since I’d plan on running it day and night :/
it sux energy like a paid escort
Agree with @gantzthegreat8998, it could be spendy if you're running it consistently. One thing I'd recommend (if you can't do or afford a mini split unit), is the big buddy heaters. They're co2 safe indoors, cheap run off propane (I hook mine up to bbq 20lb tanks with the hose adaptor kit of amazon), and they heat a space phenomenally. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow fist
Nobody says how well these units work or the size of space it can heat!
@BigMeachBoy412 I was using it in a 25x25 garage, but now in a 40x40 with 10 foot ceilings and its still working amazing. Depending on the watt size you pick, each one shows the recommended sq ft (I would account for ceilings too), but these have out performed their ratings, in my opinion.
@@BourbonCreations this is Vital Information now too see where I can Purchase it I have 20 x30 with 10 to 12 ft ceilings
@BigMeachBoy412 glad i can help. If you need anything else lemme know, and please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help it grow 👊
I’ve had this unit for several years in a 24’ x 26’ insulated garage with a 7 1/2’ ceiling. I can heat the garage up to 60 degrees in no time when it’s 35 outside. Once heated I set it on the lowest wattage and it keeps up fine.
@ I just installed one it’s doing well so far haven’t encountered temps under 51 yet
If I die!! By electrocution! he did it hahahahahahahaha! Main coming in stays hot got it...everything above once killed is safe for human touch. . . I prefer the plug method.
Haha, love the fun comments! I Hope you get everything fixed up and let me know if you have any questions. Again, I always explain that's just what I did, and how I did it. I recommend checking building codes that you want to adhere to. It's not the same code for every state. Good luck my friend. Please consider liking the video and subscribing to the channel to help me grow 🪚 👊
@@BourbonCreations that's also part in what made me a bit hesitant in the past. Understanding and executing to code standard. Matter of fact my tig welder just required more volts for higher amp stuff...and instead of just adding an outlet new breaker ect...I was more comfortable making a plug using some 6 or 8 gauge wire can't recall right this moment...and stringing it from the garage to the dryer outlet :D worked great.
I've wired cars and stuff for years but household paranoid me for a long time. . . Because well I didn't know how to essentially disconnect the negative battery cable of the house...aka that switch/toggle you showed...it's that easy!
I'm ready to become an electrician now...dust of my old hard hat and headlamp let's go! Lol 🤣🤣
I suppose I could have just watched a few sparky videos ..anyways this gave me enough confidence...plus wifey isn't a fan of the diesel heater and attached garage :D thanks again buddy!
Haha that's true. I debated the diesel heater but glad I didn't. The great thing is if you install the plug to code standard you can easily unplug your heater and take it with you should you move or sell the house. This served that purpose plus being able to use multiple tools so it was a big win win for me. It's still working great and use it all the time!
@@BourbonCreations Quick update, went to menards picked up some 8-3 wire loom deal attached a few ring terminals on the heater end, wired up a 50 amp 250V plug...plugged it into my dryer outlet conversion box for welder and bada bing bada boom heater works.
It looks like the sub panel within my garage is out of slots for breakers so i got discouraged from messing with it anymore. It would seem like i either need to get some slim line breakers or make a sub panel for the sub panel?? I have a couple electrician buddies to possible asses the situation, since I dont want to get to exotic, but in the mean time we got heat :)
That's awesome! I bet they'll recommend the sub panel for additional slots. Glad it worked and I appreciate the support here as well.