Garage heating
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==Types of heating== | ==Types of heating== | ||
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=== Geo Thermal === | === Geo Thermal === | ||
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Utilizes heat contained in the ground or bodies of water and, through the use of an open or closed system, brings heated water into the structure. The heat is then extracted by a water furnace (water-to-air) or in-floor circulation system. | Utilizes heat contained in the ground or bodies of water and, through the use of an open or closed system, brings heated water into the structure. The heat is then extracted by a water furnace (water-to-air) or in-floor circulation system. | ||
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==Combustion air== | ==Combustion air== | ||
| − | If you have an open burner design heating unit, you must supply air for it to burn and vent properly. This air is taken from the outside and should be | + | If you have an open burner design heating unit, you must supply air for it to burn and vent properly. This air is taken from the outside and should be kept open (cracking the garage door every 10 minutes will not cut it). Usually 4" to 6" depending on the amount of BTU's the unit fires at. If there is no combustion air it will begin to burn the oxygen from the breathing air and it will pull the space into a negative pressure and the exhaust gasses will spill out of the combustion chamber. |
==Distance from paint== | ==Distance from paint== | ||
| − | Keep heaters a safe distance from paint. | + | Keep heaters a safe distance from paint. It's best to turn power off to the heating unit untill paint fumes are ventilated. |
==Specific heaters== | ==Specific heaters== | ||
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==Insulation== | ==Insulation== | ||
| − | + | Keep heating costs to minimum by insulating. | |
| − | *Insulate with batt insulation, then cover the walls with inexpensive drywall or fiberboard. | + | *Insulate with batt insulation, then cover the walls with inexpensive drywall or fiberboard. A plastic vapor barrier over the insulation will quickly pay for itself. |
==Safety== | ==Safety== | ||
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