Gallery, Projects and General > How do I??
Safe from condensation
cedge:
:bugeye:
It's just dawned on me that I possibly have free access to a ceiling hung, natural gas, thermostat controlled radiant heater that just might fit in my garage, with only a short run of easy to access gas line. The cost would be just about zero, but I thought I'd ask how the condensation thing might come into play. If all went well, I should be able to set a minimum temp and keep things relatively constant, but I thought I'd ask you guys if I'm missing something here.
Steve
John Hill:
Westib Bye :thumbup: Exactly what is required, just a small amount of heat to keep the valuable stuff above dew point.
DeereGuy:
Guys another thing you can try is to keep air circulating all the time. I have a ceiling fan in my 15 x 16 shop and it has ran pretty constant on low for the last two years. A dehumidifer will definetely make a difference.
CrewCab:
--- Quote from: cedge on October 26, 2009, 09:19:44 PM --- I possibly have free access to a ceiling hung, natural gas, thermostat controlled radiant heater
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Steve I know the propane / butane fired gas heaters we use over here throw out a lot of moisture, I tried one in the garage a few years ago, it warmed the place up but after about 15 minutes it was like a rainstorm with condensation dripping off the roof sheets :bang: :bang: :bang:
however ........... I don't think natural gas produces a similar amount of water vapour :thumbup: ............ bit hopefully some of the guys can be more definite.
CC
Weston Bye:
--- Quote from: cedge on October 26, 2009, 09:19:44 PM --- :bugeye:
It's just dawned on me that I possibly have free access to a ceiling hung, natural gas, thermostat controlled radiant heater that just might fit in my garage, with only a short run of easy to access gas line. The cost would be just about zero, but I thought I'd ask how the condensation thing might come into play. If all went well, I should be able to set a minimum temp and keep things relatively constant, but I thought I'd ask you guys if I'm missing something here.
Steve
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I used an unvented (propane) radiant heater in my first shop. This produced a lot of water vapor, but was not a problem as long as I kept the temperature up. What was a problem however, was the combustion by-products that formed a yellowish film on everything over the years. The plastics used for computer cases, telephones & such took on a yellow tinge. Paper and cloth were also affected, taking on the appearance of great age.
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