How’s the smell? I recently bought a Masterforce (Menards) Hybrid version, and man it smell the garage up bad. Garage is 24’x22 1/2’ insulated/drywall and open ceiling.
I used it a lot this week and loved it here in Wisconsin where I live it helped me out alot and there hard to find in the winter time but in the summer there everywhere great review
I have not had an issue with moisture on the walls, but I have had condensation on the windows. The windows are really cheap, so their can be a big temp difference between inside and out. The walls are insulated, so no real issue there.
This heater looks and functions just like the one I have from Ryobi. Propane is always better than kerosene I say with fewer moving parts etc and is way better cleaner burning as well. But for this unit to be nearly identical to the one I have by Ryobi why is the Rigid brand priced much higher than the Ryobi brand?
Had 2 quit working in 10 days!! Not sure why but took them back for a refund. Ended up with a corded model that is pretty loud. Would have been nice to be able to use these. Quiet and a good little unit while it lasted!!
I came here because when I was trying to set mine up I couldn't connect the hose to the propane tank. I ended up figuring it out by trial and error. What nobody tells you is that the threads are inverted. In other words, when connecting the hose to the heater, it's "lefty loosey, righty tighty", but when you connect the regulator to the propane tank it's the opposite.
These Carry a 3 year warranty. Contact Ridgid and have it replaced. Home Depot told me if it fails within 3 months that they will do a direct replacement.
How so? The Dewalt doesn't have the cord option if your battery is dead? Also, I bought the standard Dyna- Glo unit for $30 less than both Dewalt and Rigid. Nearly everyone using a heater has access to an extention cord so why pay the premium? Idk get it. Not worth it to me!
Hey Joe can you be more helpful with the comment? I mean it is very easy to say that one is better than the other but to not state how you feel it is better just makes for a comment that is not helpful to anyone. I say this because I just started looking for a propane heater like this one and first stumbled on the Dewalt one. There are several models of Dewalt heaters that are tubed like this rigid. Some are 68,000 btu and another one is 125,000 btu. So which Dewalt do you feel is better and why?
Theres lots of regs regarding gas burners of any kind, and this is a bad idea. Whats the power input for that heater? For example a 5 kw flueless water heater must not be run for more than 5 minutes at a time. Gas hobs and cookers only in rooms with an openable window and adequate air vents (100 cm^2 minimum). If you put this in a garage, close the doors and run it hours on end, you will die.
Why the hell would you watch Monday night football in the garage? I guess your wife must be in the house watching life channel and runs the relationship friend 😖😞
How’s the smell? I recently bought a Masterforce (Menards) Hybrid version, and man it smell the garage up bad. Garage is 24’x22 1/2’ insulated/drywall and open ceiling.
I used it a lot this week and loved it here in Wisconsin where I live it helped me out alot and there hard to find in the winter time but in the summer there everywhere great review
Thanks Daniel. Good to hear the feedback on the unit.
Does it put a lot of moisture in your garage? Like does it steam up the windows or does moisture condense on the walls?
I have not had an issue with moisture on the walls, but I have had condensation on the windows. The windows are really cheap, so their can be a big temp difference between inside and out. The walls are insulated, so no real issue there.
This heater looks and functions just like the one I have from Ryobi. Propane is always better than kerosene I say with fewer moving parts etc and is way better cleaner burning as well. But for this unit to be nearly identical to the one I have by Ryobi why is the Rigid brand priced much higher than the Ryobi brand?
John, How are you ventilating your garage when using the heater?
Peter DeFazio. I crack the garage door every once in awhile.
Had 2 quit working in 10 days!! Not sure why but took them back for a refund. Ended up with a corded model that is pretty loud. Would have been nice to be able to use these. Quiet and a good little unit while it lasted!!
Can this be used without the propane hookup?
no
I'm surprised it doesn't have some type of baffle over the end like on a typical torpedo heater.
Dam i like that ! How much does it cost ?
does it have low oxygen shut down like the Mr buddy heaters do?
It does not have low oxygen shut down. Great question. I should have added that to the video.
I came here because when I was trying to set mine up I couldn't connect the hose to the propane tank. I ended up figuring it out by trial and error. What nobody tells you is that the threads are inverted. In other words, when connecting the hose to the heater, it's "lefty loosey, righty tighty", but when you connect the regulator to the propane tank it's the opposite.
Now THAT,S how you do a review !, Welcome to TIA John !
Watch and Learn Eric and Dan, wherever you are....
I like this guy better
I loved up to my 3 propane bottle. Then the eye will not see the flame and now shuts down as soon as the primer button is released.
Same issue!! Returned one and got a second one and again same problem
Same problem wont stay running worked total of 6 hrs
These Carry a 3 year warranty. Contact Ridgid and have it replaced. Home Depot told me if it fails within 3 months that they will do a direct replacement.
How long did it take you to raise the temp in your garage?
The Jones Bunch 5 or 10 minutes. Not very long at all.
Great video. Thanks a lot
Ridgid just sent me new one told me to trash broken one??
25*25 *9=5625 square feet
Length time with time hight equals 5625 cubic square foot of the hole room
Where's Eric??
Nathan Valdez. Eric is still here. I've just been added to the TIA team.
I like using mine in my house where I sleep
Yikes lol
Great review John. . #TIACREW
It’s nice but the Dewalt cordless propane heater is much better
I haven't had a chance to see the DeWalt heater yet, so I can't comment on that one.
How so? The Dewalt doesn't have the cord option if your battery is dead?
Also, I bought the standard Dyna- Glo unit for $30 less than both Dewalt and Rigid. Nearly everyone using a heater has access to an extention cord so why pay the premium? Idk get it. Not worth it to me!
Hey Joe can you be more helpful with the comment? I mean it is very easy to say that one is better than the other but to not state how you feel it is better just makes for a comment that is not helpful to anyone. I say this because I just started looking for a propane heater like this one and first stumbled on the Dewalt one. There are several models of Dewalt heaters that are tubed like this rigid. Some are 68,000 btu and another one is 125,000 btu. So which Dewalt do you feel is better and why?
Theres lots of regs regarding gas burners of any kind, and this is a bad idea. Whats the power input for that heater? For example a 5 kw flueless water heater must not be run for more than 5 minutes at a time. Gas hobs and cookers only in rooms with an openable window and adequate air vents (100 cm^2 minimum). If you put this in a garage, close the doors and run it hours on end, you will die.
Who's died from that scenario? I sure havent ever died (as far as I can remember) while using heaters in enclosed spaces for 8 hours plus...
Great job john!! TIA#1!!
Ridgid has a great lineup
Somebody ate Dan and Eric
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.
Hey, isn't this guy from #workshopaddict? Lol he looks familiar. Either way good review guys!
Looks like a pain in the ass
Those things look a little dangerous
A car is much more dangerous if you use it the wrong way. Just like as knife or a gun. Tools/ inanimate objects are only dangerous if the operator is.
Hire Barnaby from tool select!
Barnaby rocks.
Why the hell would you watch Monday night football in the garage? I guess your wife must be in the house watching life channel and runs the relationship friend 😖😞
who the fook is that guy
Kurwa dramat.