brynhamlet
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 07:38 AM |
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warming my garage
I want to sort out the things the SVA man found wrong, but it's getting a bit cold in my garage and I'm nesh
Any suggestions for a locost way to warm it.
I don't want to spend the money I've got left on expensive heaters to heat the garage, but likewise I don't want to spend money on
dubious second hand heaters if I can avoid it
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RazMan
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 08:06 AM |
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Buy a woolly hat? 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 08:18 AM |
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what about a log burner ?
m mart are doing small ones for about £40 then you will need a flue but thats not hard
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Danozeman
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 08:50 AM |
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I find a fleece jacket and a woolie hat works a treat.
Dan
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http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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BenB
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 08:55 AM |
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I can recommend Dickies insulated boiler suit and thinsulate wooly hat.
The Dickies suit is too hot for 90% of the year in fact, even during the coldest days it gets pretty toasty in that there suit!!!
Ben
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James
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 09:11 AM |
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Layers!!!!
When really cold I've been known to wear 2/3 t-shirts, 3 pull-overs and a shirt (for the neck!).
And your old pyjamas under your trousers makes a big difference!
Thick socks.
HTH,
James
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emsfactory
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 09:20 AM |
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I put an old radiator in my garage.
Cheap and easy if you can run the pipes.
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Alan_Thomas
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 09:29 AM |
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Lateral thinking required! faced with a similiar problem whilst still living at home and a motorbike to fix I brought the bike into the house thru the
patio door.
Of course it helped that the parents were on holiday at the time!
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 09:32 AM |
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what about a g string and skimpy top
warms me up every time !
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 09:37 AM |
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Build a house on top of the garage to keep the heat in
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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bob
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 09:51 AM |
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I bought one of those halogen heaters last year,it works a treat and only cost £12.
I think they are even cheaper this year.
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zetec
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 10:03 AM |
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Every time we have some new carpet the old bit goes in the garage, keeps the cold out of ya feet/knees/back when working on the floor. Just chuck it
in the bin if it gets too mucky. Also kept an old cushion off a sofa for resting on.
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BenB
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 10:14 AM |
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The other thing you can do is to use a big halogen lamp. They chuck off heat and IMHO you can't have too much light for auto work....
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locoboy
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 10:25 AM |
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agree with the log burner idea, im considering it myself for next winter, only downside is that you will need to put it on 45min before you want to
work to allow it to heat up enough to take the chill off.
ATB
Locoboy
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DarrenW
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 10:47 AM |
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Ditto what bob said - my garage is larger than average with high pitch so i have that on full then use one of those cheap blow heaters across it to
circulate the heat better.
Ok, it takes a while to heat up but you dont need too much heat if you are working.
Ive also got 2 of those gas super ser type heaters but never use them - i should really consider selling them.
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StevieB
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 10:51 AM |
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£20 for a Helly Hansen Lifa short - best thing I've ever had (kept me going in conditions far more arduous than a garage over the years  )
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 10:55 AM |
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Don't go for gas or paraffin, unless you've got really good ventilation - they both chuck a load of moisture into the air, which then
settles and causes rust.
I bought an el cheapo 2kW halogen heater, which works quite well. I can also vouch for the halogen lamps - I have a pair of 1KW ones that work
together (can't see a damn thing for a minute if I accidentally look directly at them though!).
Biggest problem I have is cold feet - good thick soles make a huge difference.
David
[Edited on 15/11/06 by David Jenkins]
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Fred W B
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 11:06 AM |
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Not that this helps at all, but at the moment I'm wearing shorts and T-shirt in the garage (at night). Only put the overall jacket on when
I'm welding or grinding.
But then you do have to watch out for sweat dripping into your eyes while welding
Cheers
Fred W B
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Mike S
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 11:57 AM |
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As David says, avoid gas or paraffin heaters.
They make huge amounts of moisture which then condenses out on anything cold causing rust on bare metal or tools.
If you are going to use heaters, dry heat is the way to go. Electric infrared or oil filled radiators work ok, or better still, if your garage is
attached to the house, extend the central heating and add a radiator.
Fan heaters work well but kin expensive to run (typically 3Kw)
If you want to heat the space to keep the damp out and reduce rust etc. then convection heat is what you need. If on the other hand you only want to
heat your body then radiant (Infrared) heaters are the way to go.
Cheers
Mike
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cryoman1965
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 12:40 PM |
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Womens tights work well. Apparantly
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 01:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cryoman1965
Womens tights work well. Apparantly
IS THERE SOME THING WE SHOULD KNOW?
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angus.d
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 01:05 PM |
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Agree with the comments about not using gas etc. as a lot of moisture is given out.
One point I would say is that before you look at any heater you should look to :-
1) Stop any draughts coming in (around door frames etc.
2) Insulate the garage using any insulation you can get your hands on (probably cheapest is that horrible to handle glass wool loft insulation which
comes in different thicknesses. I would apply it to ceiling and walls and then board it in so that you dont touch it).
Wear a thinsulate hat and don't laugh but consider long johns and a thermal vest. They really work !
Cheers
Angus
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Danozeman
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 01:09 PM |
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quote:
Build a house on top of the garage to keep the heat in
Iv got a convection radiator to heat my conservatory. Works a treat and only takes a few mins to get the chill off. Will work well in a garage and
cheap to run.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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nick205
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 01:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zetec
Every time we have some new carpet the old bit goes in the garage, keeps the cold out of ya feet/knees/back when working on the floor. Just chuck it
in the bin if it gets too mucky. Also kept an old cushion off a sofa for resting on.
now that sounds remarkably like my garage we've just had some new carpet in the house too, the garage is in line for an upgrade
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brynhamlet
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| posted on 15/11/06 at 01:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bob
I bought one of those halogen heaters last year,it works a treat and only cost £12.
I think they are even cheaper this year.
were did you buy these from, they sound ideal
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