Garage heating
(→Sealed combustion space heater) |
(→Gas) |
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===Gas=== | ===Gas=== | ||
====Sealed combustion space heater==== | ====Sealed combustion space heater==== | ||
− | Direct vent, Pulls combustion air from outside, and returns exhaust gasses to outside. Burners are enclosed and does not use inside air for combustion. These units are better for use in garages and shop space where chemicles, gas, paint or other | + | Direct vent, Pulls combustion air from outside, and returns exhaust gasses to outside. Burners are enclosed and does not use inside air for combustion. These units are better for use in garages and shop space where chemicles, gas, paint or other flammable products are used and stored. Warms up quickly. |
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+ | ====Open combustion=== | ||
+ | Usually 80% efficency. These units do not have a sealed combustion chamber and have open flame. They use indoor air to supply the combustion process. You must be carefull when painting, or storing flammable products. | ||
====Hydronic==== | ====Hydronic==== | ||
*In-floor hydronic (must be left on nearly all the time, because they take a while to heat up) | *In-floor hydronic (must be left on nearly all the time, because they take a while to heat up) | ||
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==Distance from paint== | ==Distance from paint== |