02-12-2022, 07:08 PM
The portable propane (Super Ser type) radiant panel heaters can be effective but also lethal! They give off lots of carbon monoxide and good ventilation is essential to avoid death, or worse still, permanent brain damage.
At present I use a propane space heater for ten minutes or so when it's really cold but try to stay outside while it runs and then go inland turn it of leaving the small door open to clear some of the products of combustion and hope there isn't too much water vapour condensing on the machinery.
The advantage of the diesel one is that the combustion is enclosed and vented to the outside of your shed. The value of insulation can be completely lost if you need a suitable vent and while I'm not suggesting total exclusion from fresh air it seems a waste to add to warming the outside.
I try to work hard enough not to need a heater (said the smug git!).
At present I use a propane space heater for ten minutes or so when it's really cold but try to stay outside while it runs and then go inland turn it of leaving the small door open to clear some of the products of combustion and hope there isn't too much water vapour condensing on the machinery.
The advantage of the diesel one is that the combustion is enclosed and vented to the outside of your shed. The value of insulation can be completely lost if you need a suitable vent and while I'm not suggesting total exclusion from fresh air it seems a waste to add to warming the outside.
I try to work hard enough not to need a heater (said the smug git!).