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Re: Infrared heaters question

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Subject: Re: Infrared heaters question
From: "Mark J. Andy" <marka@telerama.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 11:32:49 -0500 (EST)
Howdy,

On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, Mike Pieczarka wrote:
>     I'm looking for some input on the effectiveness of those little infrared
> heaters that sit on top of a propane tank. My intended use is in one of
> those portable tarp garages to keep me warm and also to warm up the small
> sports car that I am stripping and hopefully painting this winter. What I
> want to be able to do is get the car warm enough (50+ degrees) to shoot the
> first layer of primer on it when the temperature outside is 20 to 30
> degrees.

Inside a tarp garage?  I don't think it'll put out enough heat.

My recommendation would be a salamander-type kerosene heater.  You know,
the little jet-engine looking deals.  They can put out some serious heat,
_way_ more than those radiant propane deals.

Mark

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