heaters ... but nothing to do with trucks.

[slick4x4]

seems like the whole USA just went thru some
record setting cold weather ....
we had negative -17* stuff here in Kansas
and i know Okla Homa & Texas got hit hard also
just wanted to pass on some info with a type of heater ive had very good luck with
they need no electricity to work....
they are on a thermostat that keeps the temp constant
need no flue for the exhuast
have safety built in , such as oxygen sensor
they make "blue flame" or the red glowing radiant , such as in picture
i prefer the red, as i think they burn hotter & cleaner
they come in propane or natural gas
i have one in my basement ... set the temp to 70*
and it really keeps the floors upstairs nice
basically just mount to wall, hook line to fuel supply , and your done
can use it for supplemental heat... or just use it in emergencies
ive also got one in my porch... 60* for the plants & dogs
been in there over 15 years .... take the front grill off
and vacuum cleaner brush it about every 3-4 years

[grump]

You're right about that heater, we had one in the old house and it did a really good job and that house wasn't energy efficient. We had the red radiant heater.

[slick4x4]

we had an ice storm about 10 years ago
power was out about 3-5 days for most of our area
my cousin & her husband went to salina & stayed in a hotel
because their house was cold .....
they could have bought 5 of these heaters
for what the hotel bill & the plumbers repair bill cost

[Jerry D]

I have a buddy that has one of those, and it does an awesome job heating his garage. I've thought about installing one, but then I'd need the wall space to mount it!

[slick4x4]

if you install one in a garage ... i would install it at eye level
less chance of it causing a problem with somethin
getting too close to it

[slixtyfive]

I've always been a little skeptical of those vent less gas heaters. I have considered it for the garage since overhead doors aren't sealed well and thus you get more natural ventilation from those. But it sounds like you haven't had any problems - even in the house (basement).

Has it ever shut off on its safety?

[slick4x4]

they have an oxygen sensor that will turn them off
but have never had it shut down...
they usally only run on "low"
no noticable odor whatsoever...

i bought one of these for my shop ( 30'x60' ) 14' tall
to help heat it ( i also have an over head heater )
its kinda loud , but i can go out and turn both on
& the temp in the building will go up from 30* to 55* in about 20 minutes
ive had zero problems with it in 10 years
ive got it hooked to a 10' rubber propane hose
and that way i can move it around a little
and "aim" it any direction i want