Heating the reload "room", what is sane?

[LTC-J]

I did a search and only found this gem:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=864567&highlight=room+heat

I have a non-conditioned basement that will be insulated(2x6 spray in foam) but no ac/heat so I'm trying to figure out the best/safest method for heating the room during winter(20-30s)

The room is 11'x13' and obviously will have powder and primer stored in it also. The room is going to have a vent(high flow bathroom style)

I'm not hugely comfortable with doing a propane heater in the room... something about open flame and gun powder doesn't seem bright.

So what type of ideas do you have?

[incredablehefey]

radiant oil heater
It wont get the room hot but it will be comfortable.

[M1NM]

Don't worry about open flame and gun powder - just don't let them occupy the same space.

[baih777]

radiant oil heater
It wont get the room hot but it will be comfortable.

[MrElectric03]

I've been contemplating this as well. My new bench is in my garage which is only half finished. Once finished I'd like a radiant oil heater but not sure it would work well in such a large space. I was considering a seperate combustion, external vent natural gas heater as I already have the water heater in the garage so gas line is easy access. I'd be curious what everyone else is using.

[LTC-J]

radiant oil heater
It wont get the room hot but it will be comfortable.

I'm definitely not trying to create a sauna in the room so this might work. The inside of the house with no heat and no floor insulation stays about 10 degrees warmer than outside

Don't worry about open flame and gun powder - just don't let them occupy the same space.

One could make the same argument about seat belts with accidents

I'm a firm believer is shift happens and want to minimize the risks to me and my house.

[Fastattack]

I installed a Mitsubishi mini-split system in my garage for both reloading and woodworking. Very happy with it. It is reversible which means it can heat and cool. There are cheaper systems out there but I wanted one with a good reputation. It runs off of 220.

[AGGRO]

I have a coil type heater with a built in fan so it's good from about ten feet away. I just point it at my chair.

[XDJYo]

I have a very tiny ceramic heater. Doubt it will do more than warm the ankles in a 40 degree garage. I was thinking of using one of those ultra bright workshop lights to heat and sorta dry the garage so I could reload. Haven't tried it yet, but I know those lights get crazy hot when I'm working on my car.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1200-Watt-Work-Light-with-Tripod-WL3030DPT-H/203827069

[sghart]

I have used a kerosene heater for years in my garage/reloading area. I have a small garage but it does get cold. I run this for 30 minutes before I start and for the duration that I am in there, usually about 2 hours at a time.




The downside is that takes a lot of fuel and the cleaner burning kerosene can be pricey. But it works. I tend to not do a lot of work in there this time of year anyway.

My wife recently bought me an electric radiant heater from Costco that works pretty well but it is really focused for a smaller space.

[ScottsBad]

Oh, I would definitely keep the temp UNDER 300 degrees F. LOL

[wbunning]

My wife recently bought me an electric radiant heater from Costco that works pretty well but it is really focused for a smaller space.

My 'main' reloading bench is in my un-insulated garage. When it's just booger-cold, I load inside. I tried one of these Costco heaters, but it doesn't really heat the space. It will heat what ever it's pointed at, and that's about it. So if you point it at your left side, that's all it heats. A radiant type heater would be best, IMHO.

[sghart]

My 'main' reloading bench is in my un-insulated garage. When it's just booger-cold, I load inside. I tried one of these Costco heaters, but it doesn't really heat the space. It will heat what ever it's pointed at, and that's about it. So if you point it at your left side, that's all it heats. A radiant type heater would be best, IMHO.

You are absolutely right about that. And it is not uncommon for me to move the heater around because of that.

I don't have the best solutions to a cold garage which is one of the reasons I don't do a lot of reloading in the winter.

But I do fire up the lead pot occasionally to cast some. I tell you, when I have the lead pot going and the kerosene heater fired up you can work in your underwear. (Eye bleach!)

[ElvenSoul]

Install one of these

http://www.lilmynx.com

Now you just need some strippers. Room will warm right up!

[Win231]

I have two small Honeywell ceramic heaters. The small one is able to heat a large bedroom from 53 degrees to 68 in about an hour. A smaller room would likely get up to 80. I've been using it for three years. Make sure the plug fits snugly in the outlet & check it occasionally for overheating. If it doesn't fit snugly, replace the outlet; a loose fit causes arcing. They make different sizes; I use another one in the bathroom for when I get out of the shower. Gets the bathroom up to 81. (I don't use the central heat). Some models come with a remote for using Hi, Lo setting & turning the oscillation on & off.