Heating 12 by 20 Insulated Shed

[WVH1977]

Hello all,

I built a 12 by 20 shed that is fully insluated. I have power to it (6 breakers, 2, 20 amps, 4, 15 amps). I am trying to decide on the easiest way to heat it this winter for around 4 hours a day when it is being used. Not looking to do a mini-split right now. Thinking about a kersosene heater.

What advice/opinions would you have on heating something like this?

Thanks

 

[nybirdman]

Wall hung propane heater.Have fan and thermostat.18K more than enough.

 

[LouNY]

The propane option above would work well, or diesel powered heater such as one of these;

Route just the exhaust outside and enjoy.
I got one a couple of years ago to use in my SxS and it works great.

 

[kenmac]

I wouldn't use a kerosene heater unless it's ventilated area

 

[riptides]

I would do a mini split. Summer is next. A year round conditioned space is a nice to must have.

 

[bmaverick]

I wouldn't use a kerosene heater unless it's ventilated area

I use to use a Kerosene heater. Then my small room started getting a slimy feel to everything. Plus, it STUNK. And the price for fuel was not even cost effective. I went with an electric spot heater. No stink, no mess.

https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Storm-HS-1500-PHX-WIFI-Infrared-Heater/dp/B07JXRWJ8D?th=1

You can mount it to the wall, or use it as a stand alone. I have it on the wall so it will not get bumped over.

 

[2manyrocks]

Last time I bought kerosene, I thought it was expensive compared to other fuels.

 

[jyoutz]

You might try an oil radiator heater. They’re cheap and relatively safe. But you have to leave them on because they take awhile to heat. They will keep a warm room warm if left on, but they won’t warm up a cold room quickly. They are fairly economical to buy and operate.

 

[John0829]

You might try an oil radiator heater. They’re cheap and relatively safe. But you have to leave them on because they take awhile to heat. They will keep a warm room warm if left on, but they won’t warm up a cold room quickly. They are fairly economical to buy and operate.

This is what I use for my workroom area where I do my reloading and other odds/end jobs. I spend quite a lot of time in there in the winter. Turn it on when cold weather gets here and turn it off in the spring. Built in thermostat keeps it comfortable for working. Also have a small AC window unit for hiding out in hot weather.

 

[garry1p]

I had one of the kerosene jet engine looking heaters and it worked OK, it requires a special thermostat and you can buy a liquid product that will eliminate the smell. I wouldn't recommend it but it worked OK.

They also have a propane jet engine looking heater my friend had one and it was pretty loud but did a good job.

You can also buy a 120VAC 11,000 BTU window AC unit with a reverse heat pump, I had another friend who had one in a detached shop about the same size shop as yours.

If I was going to buy something today I would buy the AC unit with the heat pump. It is quiet works pretty quick and is an all season unit. If WIFI you can remote start a short time before going to the shop.