Heating The Shed...Method?
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Heating The Shed...Method?
I have a 15'x11' (I/D measurement) shedthat has a cement slab floor with insulatedwalls and ceiling (pink fiberglass). I would like to heat the interior enough for the winter while the bike is stored in it.
Currently there is no heat source and I don't want to use wood, natural gas or fuel oil.I have one of those small black ceramic electrical heaters and a 5-fin oil filled electric heater that I was considering using. Do I have any other options...what are some of you doing in this regard or do I have the dealer store it for me attheir place? Tks.
Tom
Currently there is no heat source and I don't want to use wood, natural gas or fuel oil.I have one of those small black ceramic electrical heaters and a 5-fin oil filled electric heater that I was considering using. Do I have any other options...what are some of you doing in this regard or do I have the dealer store it for me attheir place? Tks.
Tom
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
For that size insulated shed, I would use the small ceramic heater if it had a thermostatic setting. Most I’ve seen have LOW (750 watts) – MED - HI (1500 watts) settings. I would think that the LOW setting, running continuously/thermostatically, should do the job ok.
I would also want a circuit breaker (or a fuse) in the shed that’s sufficiently rated for the amperage draw the heater will produce at the maximum heat level.
One final note: Make sure your wiring in the shed is sized tohandle the amperage draw of the heater too.
I would also want a circuit breaker (or a fuse) in the shed that’s sufficiently rated for the amperage draw the heater will produce at the maximum heat level.
One final note: Make sure your wiring in the shed is sized tohandle the amperage draw of the heater too.
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I think you'll find that shed is currently warmer than most garages with all that insulation you have in it. And, if you put a skylight in it on the side facing the sun that thing will cook!
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
Your location and outside temperatures will determine what you need to use to keep the shed warm.A ceramic heater would do fine as long as the shed is well insulated say R12 walls and R30 ceiling. Most of the heat loss will be through the winows/roof. Pink fiberglass is usually R3.5 per inch.
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
Ron H said it . You will not like that first bill.My garage is insulated and I usually just put the cover on my bike and stick a drop lite under it. That usually drives off any moisture and it doesn't run up my electric/gas bill. JMHO
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Go ahead and rub it in! We pay $.14 per killowatt hour for electricity. A shead that size would cost $300 to heat in January in Maine.
I just give it a good coat of wax and not worry about a little condensation. Plus if you make it too nice in there the mice will want to move in.
I just give it a good coat of wax and not worry about a little condensation. Plus if you make it too nice in there the mice will want to move in.
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
You stated you have a concrete floor. But is it insulated??? Go to a building center and get 1 in or 2 in. thick Styrofoam sheets 4x8 to lay on floor covered with 1/2 in. ply wood. You will be surprised how much heat the floor absorbs
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RE: Heating The Shed...Method?
I don't think you need to heat it at all. The Hog will survive the winter just fine assuming the shed has doors and is weather protected.I would make sure a "battery tender" was connected to it. Beyond that, I'd lock it up and put a cover onit.The "mice" issue is a good one to watch outfor. Hardware stores have fixes for that.
Many dealers in the North East have large buildings that are unheated "warehouse" space and park bikes for customers all winter long. Not to worry. Bolt it down so it can't run away.
Many dealers in the North East have large buildings that are unheated "warehouse" space and park bikes for customers all winter long. Not to worry. Bolt it down so it can't run away.