Shed Heater - Advice Needed

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by nigelrb, Jun 20, 2018.

  1. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2017
    Messages:
    9,804
    Likes Received:
    3,371
    Looking to buy a small shed heater now, because they'll be cheaper than just before winter.

    Is anyone using a simple small 2KW unit in their shed? (Shed size approx 8' x 8' = 2 bikes)

    I am interested in effectiveness and power costs, although obviously prefer to spend on electricity than moisture repair. This is the sort of unit I had in mind, sufficient?:

    prem-i-air-eh0154-eh0154-2kw-fan-heater.jpg
    https://www.qvsdirect.com/2kw-adjus...ToXvc0z9hfgiBKh_jGGiQfBFVDoBFruBoCaWwQAvD_BwE
     
  2. Alan-lee

    Alan-lee Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2014
    Messages:
    177
    Likes Received:
    118
    Was told Infa red heaters are best as they heat YOU and not the surrounding area.

    That’s by a few detail guys who be in the sheds all winter

    Just a thhought
     
    • Like Like x 1
  3. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2017
    Messages:
    9,804
    Likes Received:
    3,371
    It's no ME I care about. It is to temperature control my 'storage' shed. Thanks for your help though!;)
     
  4. PauloHRC

    PauloHRC God Like

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2017
    Messages:
    5,216
    Likes Received:
    3,830
    I've got one of them Nigel.......mines an upright one though. Just keep it on low through the chilly months to keep the condensation at bay!
     
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
  5. Jez

    Jez Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2017
    Messages:
    1,086
    Likes Received:
    315
    temp does not matter to the bike as much as consistency and humidity control, you are better off insulating where the bike is stored and putting in a dehumidifyer. a space heater will work out expensive to run all winter, I have an air tight cover with rechagable dehumidifyers for mine over winter.This was made with a bradshaws pond liner, push the bike onto the liner then wrap the liner over the bike and use spring clamps to hold liner together. liner about £20 2 rechargeable caravan dehumidifyers about £15 money well spent to me
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Useful Useful x 1
  6. gixxerjim

    gixxerjim Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2015
    Messages:
    157
    Likes Received:
    30
    Is it just to warm you up when working in the shed or do you want the shed heated, i.e ata temp all the time?
     
  7. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2017
    Messages:
    9,804
    Likes Received:
    3,371
    Thanks Jim. Not for me. To keep moisture content down because shed is uninsulated timber. (Am looking at new shed but not before next winter)

    Thanks Jez for your detailed help. I seen the bike bubble you speak of: https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Prod...gOVeDFNgxz2wbZTXJRhoCu-gQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
    but your 'pond liner' is far superior. Dammed if I would pay £230 on a professional cover that I might use to top myself if I read too many more Repsol posts.

    Anyway, it is the humidity/moisture I'm concerned about and not the temp. I actually hoped (and @PauloHRC seemed to agree) that a small fan heater to circulate air would suffice in a small shed. Thermostat controlled I would not expect it to cost a lot, but of course I have no benchmark - hence the reason for this post. I'll do some Googling or Binging (new term!) for pool liners. Thanks heaps!!:)
     
  8. roboticus

    roboticus Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2017
    Messages:
    543
    Likes Received:
    163
    all depends on gaps, if the heat escapes you'll be pumping it in all the time costing more,
     
  9. Jez

    Jez Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2017
    Messages:
    1,086
    Likes Received:
    315
    I shall post a pic of my set up tomorrow, cheap as chips and 100% humidity controlled
     
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
  10. Jez

    Jez Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2017
    Messages:
    1,086
    Likes Received:
    315
    I have taken some pics today showing my bike protection set up. I have had to use more than one post due to file size, I will have to alter camera next time. here are some prices,Bradshaws pondcraft ponyex 25 year liner 3.5m x 3m £12.90 caravan rechargeable dehumidifiers 2 off ebay £13.95 Toolstation 70mm stall clips £3.24 for 4 I use mine all year round just ride in and cover up
     

    Attached Files:

    • Like Like x 1
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
  11. Jez

    Jez Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2017
    Messages:
    1,086
    Likes Received:
    315
    Remind me to book onto a computer course
     

    Attached Files:

    • Like Like x 2
  12. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2017
    Messages:
    9,804
    Likes Received:
    3,371
    Great effort, Jez, both for pics and prices.

    That really is a good setup and easy enough to replicate. I even have a heap of those clips, but plastic ones. How long between recharge for batteries? And is that room where your bike is heated or just 'normal' outside temperature?
     
  13. Jez

    Jez Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2017
    Messages:
    1,086
    Likes Received:
    315
    Over winter my bike goes between the workshop heated, and the garage not heated, It normally lives in the garage which is not heated this is why it has multiple covers to keep temp constant, the dehumidifiers I assume are silica, I weigh mine 450g is dry 490g it needs recharging.they come with a lead you just plug them in for 24h this just heats the silica to release the water . The instructions say the front panel changes from pink (full) to blue (dry) But it soon changes to pink, weighing is far better .
     
    • Thanks Thanks x 2
    • Like Like x 1
  14. CBRGav

    CBRGav Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2017
    Messages:
    431
    Likes Received:
    145
    I've got an oil filled electric radiator in my shed I leave it on all winter on low. Never really notice a hike in electric usage but keeps it warm and dry in there. No idea how much it was as my granny gave it me lol. They do wall mounted versions tho if you wanted a permanent fit
     
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
  15. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2017
    Messages:
    9,804
    Likes Received:
    3,371
    Cheers Gav. That is an option I wondered about. Argos have some reasonable slim line models too.

    Being a tad over-the-top, I think I'll go the @Jez pool liner idea, backed up by the oil radiator set to low.

    No wasted expense there. In a few years I can take the radiator to a care home then a few years after that use the liner as a coffin shroud. Sorted!! :eek:
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
  16. bonjo

    bonjo Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2013
    Messages:
    1,318
    Likes Received:
    223
    I used fan heater a lot in my days as a student living in damp & cold flats. They heat the air very quickly but the room cools down immediately once turned off + they are noisy and in a garage they can increase dust in the air. On the plus side the fan makes the air circulate which is good.

    Convection heater are in my experience better but air circulation is slower than fan one.

    I have used dehumidifier in my garage since 2010 and wouldn't be without it. As part of its operation, when operating it does warm the air up very slightly and I use the condensation water in my car windscreen washer bottle!:). Running cost is much much lower than a heater.

    But if you need heat warm then there is no subsitute for a heater
     
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
  17. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2017
    Messages:
    9,804
    Likes Received:
    3,371
    Cheers, Bonjo. It's just a smallish shed (2 bike capacity) so I'm going the Rad Panel together with Jez's pool liner.
     
  18. Stevie_d

    Stevie_d Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2014
    Messages:
    1,566
    Likes Received:
    519
    D48648EE-409E-4419-83D2-1701C22C9B14.jpeg

    Got this from Argos £80 , wired to a thermostat set at 10 degrees
     
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
  19. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2017
    Messages:
    9,804
    Likes Received:
    3,371
    Yep, bang on Stevie. Takes up no room and looks the part also. (I guess the pic was taken in winter because frig knows why it would be switched on now!;))
     
  20. Stevie_d

    Stevie_d Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2014
    Messages:
    1,566
    Likes Received:
    519
    Yes winter , had it about 3 yrs now
     

Share This Page