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Moorey:
I use a cheap Chinese 5Kw diesel air heater, the same type as used in lorries. They are a indirect hot air heater so do not have the
same condensation problems as heaters using a open flame. It is used pretty much daily through the winter and is now on its 5th
winter and hasn't been any bother at all. If it failed now I would get another immediately. The only drawback to them is they are a
little noisy. Certainly nothing like as noisy s a small space heater. Do not be conned by the 8kw claims they simply do not do it and
they are exactly the same as the 5kw units. Running costs when on max 5kw 0.5 ltr per hr, red diesel approx 85p per litre.
This type.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304243321551?hash=item46d650aacf:g:BQsAAOSwA5JhGx~-
Laverda Dave:
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--- Quote from: haynes66 on December 04, 2021, 04:46:29 PM ---a dehumidifier is a good idea but i also want a bit of warmth to work in there! my 62 year old joints dont work well in the cold
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It might not be the cold but the damp, I find the dehumidifier also gives out some warm air.
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I'm with Oddjob, I have run a RubyDry dehumidifier for the previous five years in a 18ft x 18ft pre-cast concrete garage on its lowest setting, approx 150w from when the temp drops below 4c (although I've lined the garage with 50mm kingspan on all the walls and floor). I work in the garage a few times a week. The air is dry and actually warm to the extent there is no chill. Yes, its expensive to run at approx 4-5p/hour (likely to be 7-8p now the energy prices have gone through the roof!) but this is nothing in comparison to watching the bikes suffer with damp and condensation and the cost and time to put them right. I used to switch an electric heater on before I had the dehumidifier but it created so much condensation I stopped using it.
Athame57:
Why not let the dog/s sleep there overnight, body heat and guard in one package? ;D
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
In the winter I run my de-humidifier during economy 7 hours only on a timer - even then last years electric bills during that period were pretty hefty my current rate is 10.2p/kwh.
If I do any work in my garage now that it's getting pretty cold I run my twin 500W lamps as they are good for directing the light & heat onto the area I am working in - cost is not a biggie as I only work for a maximum of 2 hours so that's at 16.20 p/kwh.
Moorey:
De-Humidifers in cold rooms. Try doing a simple google search, refrig ones are not worth running,
http://www.dehumidifier-reviews.co.uk/best-dehumidifier-garage
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