"RainLover" wrote in message
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hey everyone,

Winter's right around the corner and after 2 years without studio
heat, I MAY finally be able to do something about it.

I have a 1,500 (30' x 50') sf studio with 17' high ceilings (Quonset
hut, so only the peek is that high)

I've been leaning towards a propane tank outside and one of those
propane-powered shop heaters mounted up on an end wall. Are these the
best way to go? any other suggestions?

I've seen the Infrared heaters in home centers and costcos... are they
more efficient?

Cost is a factor for me.

Thanks,

James, Seattle

I agree with the home tear out route. Watch the curbs for some upright
furnace and make sure it is vented properly.
An amazing amount of heat is put out by a home de-humidifier, the little
small roll around types which you will often find in garage sales for
$10.00. It will pull the water out of the air and heat up the area quite
well. I've got two shop rooms that are 1500 sqft each 10ft ceilings and one
de-humidifier in each room adds about 3-5 degrees in the cold days. Eats up
a bit of electric but worth getting the water out of the air.

Pedroman