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[Norseman]

I use an oil filled radiator in my small shed and once it warms up it is fine. Nor is it always on power as it has a thermostat. What I like best is that if I go back into the house for an hour I don't worry about leaving it on and burning the shed down.

Dave

[Nordlys]

That is exactly my biggest concern next to fumes - leaving the burner
on, even for the shortest trip back into the house. Its not so much a problem to turn it on & off but the temptation to leave it on is too risky.
I intend to pick up an oil filled rad with thermostat next week.
Thanks Dave.
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[Captain Flack]

I have a "black tube heater" in my workshop which I leave on all the time.   Keeps the chill out of the air and is supplemented by a fan heater when needed.

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

   Fork handles                                           

[Brian60]

I can say that today is warm enough for me to work outside albeit it is blowing a gale. Its actually colder in the house than it is outside at the moment- typical of spanish houses, built to keep the heat out and not in!

[Netleyned]

   Fork handles                                           

You would get more heat burning fork handles 


Ned

[barriew]

I have a "black tube heater" in my workshop which I leave on all the time.   Keeps the chill out of the air and is supplemented by a fan heater when needed.

That's my method also, although I also have a small wall mounted convector I sometimes use after getting the temperature up with the fan heater.


Barrie

[Nordlys]

Do these "black tube heaters" work simply from an electrical supply or is there gas involved?
Not something I have come across.
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[Colin Bishop]

They are low power enclosed electrical elements used to keep greenhouses frost free etc.

 http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/PHGHTH4.html?source=adwords&kw=&gclid=CLmOwfL5m7wCFcXItAodhjoAjg

In a workshop they would be useful to keep the damp out but will not give you a comfortable working temperature.

Colin

[Nordlys]

Thanks Colin, I thought you would know.
When greenhouse was mentioned, this heater sprung to mind.
I certainly need more than that to heat my 'workshop' -its getting so
damp in there this winter I've had to cover my machinery and bring in certain
other rust prone items of tooling.
Thanks all.
N