On Nov 17, 9:16*pm, "Me" wrote:
I'm going to be installing heat into my garage in the next month or so and I
was wondering what would work.

Garage is 24'x32'. I have a natural gas line and electricity. Ceilings are
eight feet.

I do plan on some painting/staining, so I'd like to avoid the air currents
caused by forced air gas heat.

I'm considering a 15 foot natural gas IR heater, vented the remaining 9 feet
to the outside of the garage so to scavange any extra heat I can from the
exhaust. Air intake on one side of the garage. Exhaust on the other side.

Does this sound OK? Can an IR heater be installed with the eight foot
ceilings, or are they meant for higher ceilings? Should I bother trying to
scavange some of the exhaust heat?

Thanks!

An 8' ceiling height seems a bit too low for an IR heater where I
assume you'll be standing and working.

Outdoor restaurant seating with IR heaters has me concerned that the
top of my head might blister. Depending on the heater location
relative to your work area...you might be WAY too close.

cheers
Bob