If the fumes are bothering you, then you need more ventilation. I've got a garage about 400 square feet with a 45k btu tank top heater and I run it with a fan to circulate the air with the windows all cracked about 6" and it heats it up to 80 degrees or higher quite quickly while keeping enough air flow to make sure the oxygen levels don't drop and Carbon monoxide doesn't build up either.
The emissivity of a shiny surface is a lot lower than a matte surface. Shooting a non-contact at the shiny door panel is going to read low. Put a contact K-type thermometer on there and get a direct reading.
I have the Mr. Heater HERO which is a 30K to 60K BTU. Also fan forced with a battery that allows the heater to run without an electrical outlet available, or you just plug it in to run off 110 V and it charges the on-board battery while it's running. Unit has an option to add a second on-board battery for a full 8 hours of run time without plugging in. Plastic base of the HERO looks identical to the DeWalt except the DeWalt has the recess in the front to accept the separate rechargeable battery. Amazing little heater that really pumps out the heat. My shop (garage) is separate from the house and a little smaller but will come up to a comfortable temperature during the coldest Canadian winters within about 20 minutes. JUST A CAUTION: Any appliance that burns does burn up oxygen and does produce carbon monoxide. Purchase a carbon monoxide detector/alarm and mount it on the wall about 18 inches above the floor height. My shop leaks air enough that the heater has never been a problem. The alarm sounded only once during the last four years when the heater was running on full and I was soldering at the same time. Check the detector/alarm on a regular basis and make sure batteries are fresh before each heating season.
I just bought this heater and placed it on a cart similar to the one that Harbor freight sell for $39 so I can move it around in the shop were I need to concentrate the heat
I like that idea. I have mine set on my work table right now focused toward where I'm working between the cars in the garage bays. How big is your garage?
@@BasinMotorsports 28x32 with 8 foot high ceiling R-16 walls R-19 ceiling , the cart 20lb propane tank on bottom and heater on top of the cart This morning inside temperature 35* ran heater on high in 30 minutes at 50*
I have taller ceilings, but mine heats about the same as yours. It gets plenty warm in under an hour, at least warm enough I'll worked a couple hours in the evenings.
Sometimes mine purges the gas, but doesn't ignite right away. If it doesn't ignite after the first 8-10 seconds, I just let off the igniter, wait a second, then try again. It has never taken more than 2 tries for me. I just got mine out 2 weeks ago for its 3rd winter, and it fired right up.
can you use this for vinyl removal? should i invest in one or just stick with regular torch? also? have you ever done rough wall wrap with a rolleR? wonder if it would work with that. sometimes we do wall wraps outside in windy condition and using torch is extremely hard to have a decent constant heat for the foam rollers.
It produces enough heat at a constant temperature that you could probably use to heat the vinyl for removal. It will probably take some practice to figure out the best distance to heat it sufficiently without doing damage. I've never done a wall job. I just saw it done in the Avery class two years ago. I've never used mine in the wind, just in the garage. It does do well at keeping temperature, so I bet you could find a solution with it to make outside vinyl workin less than ideal conditions.
Just bought a Bauer (Harbor Freight) forced air heater similar to your Dewalt unit. My problem is I cannot stop a leak of propane from the threaded connection to the heater. Does the supplied regulator hose for the Dewalt have a rubber gasket on both ends or just the threaded end to the propane tank? I have tightened the heater side of the hose (compression connection) as tight as I dare without ruining the brass nipple end on the heater but I still have a leak. I know that most compression fittings (as in most water applications in the home) have no rubber gasket to achieve a water tight seal, but I am not sure about gas lines, such as these which supply propane to the heater. Could you advise? Great video and thanks for sharing your experience.
I don't have gaskets on my connectors. None came with the heater, and I've never needed any. Have you tried some thread tape on the nipples to see if that will stop the leak? That is what I would do.
It may be a good option on the lowest setting to the fan. On high, it needs at least 6 feet away from the front because of how hot it gets. I would also be weary of the carbon monoxide it gives off. It will hang at the ceilings, so I would have a detector in the area to make sure the level doesn't get to a dangerous point. Its a great heater, but be careful in a smaller enclosed area.
I own 2 of these, and when they work properly, they are great. The problem is that they are extremely fussy. I do not recommend them. I bought both at the same time and have had multiple calls to if I remember, mr heater is who makes them to try and fix the issues. Sometimes it has worked and other times, it doesn’t.
I have been using it for about 45 minutes at a time without a window open, but have 12 for ceilings in the garage. It may depend on your ceiling height and tolerance for it. I have had it turn itself off because of the battery, but have also closed the tank valve when done. The directions don't specify that the tank stops flowing propane when the power is off, but I don't hear it flowing anymore. I suspect it shuts the internal heater valve off.
Yes, keep a window or door open. You'll suffer oxygen deprivation symptoms before the carbon monoxide levels rise typically, but basically once that happens it's too late. The benefit of a radiant heater vs forced air like this one, is that keeping a window or two cracked really doesn't affect the heat output or retention very much at all. With the forced air, it's heating the air itself, so all that hot air just escapes everywhere it can.
Not sure as I've only used a 18V battery with mine. It typically lasts about 6 hours total. I only need it about 45 minutes at a time before my garage gets to 75 degrees. I use a 20 gallon bottle with it that lasts all winter.
How big is your garage. Is there a ceiling. Was there a carbon monoxide detector. I have a 14 x 35 shed with two lofts. Froze our buts last week. Got to 9 degrees. Had to go to family about one in the morning. Trying to find a temporary heat source until I get my wood stove in
My garage is 24 wide, 30 long, and 12 foot ceilings. I do have ceilings, but no open loft. My garage doesn't get lower than 45 degrees, no matter the outside temps (we can hit -30 degrees). I have a lot if insulation in the walls. I do have a carbon monoxide detector, but it's never shown an issue. The fumes hang high in the shop, and I usually don't run it longer than 45 minutes until my shop hits 70 degrees.
@@jaycelliott2 It depends on what I'm doing. If I'm just working on something that doesn't require higher temps I may not start it again. If I am doing a vinyl wrap, which works best above 65 degrees, maybe every couple of hours.
It does require the battery to operate. There is a valve inside the unit that opens when the unit is turned on. Otherwise, the gas won't flow through the unit.
I never had a problem with it when I ran the Dewalt heater. I do have 12-foot ceilings, so you may find that you need a window or door open in a smaller garage. I kept a detector in the garage, and it never alerted that it was too high.
@@BasinMotorsports Run more than just one CO meter. Should have them at different levels in the garage. And get one small enough so you can clip it to the collar on your shirt.
Probably not. It requires the larger connector on the bigger bottles. You could use a 15lb bottle for a gas grill if you wanted something a little easier to transport.
I usually get 3-4 45 minutes sessions in before it needs to be changed, so I'd guess around 2.5 to 3 hours. My garage heats to 70 degrees F in about 45 minutes.
It's carbon monoxide, so how you handle it is up to you. I don't allow it to build up to dangerous level, and I do regularly open doors to keep fresh air moving.
@@BasinMotorsports Sounds Good to me!! i heard before when i purchased the Dewalt 20v Flexvolt Air Compressor and it said the Flexvolt is backwards compatible but the old batteries aren't compatible with Flexvolt tools.
If you get a larger ah 20v battery it will go alot longer then 4 hrs. I definitely recommend that, a 5ah battery can be found for about 60$ online and can be used in all dewalt 20vmax tools.
Thanks for the quick reply! I actually just ordered one of these but haven’t received it yet. I thought it could also be plugged in with an extension cord like the RIDGID one. Oh well, hopefully it’s a good heater. Did you get good use on it with the batteries? Will it last long on like a 3 amp battery?
@@Channel0002 I've been happy with it, but just used it three times so far. It gets the garage to 75 degrees in less than an hour. I'm still using the first battery.
I have this heater and it's excellent. Puts out great heat and it's nice and compact. The one thing Dewalt should have done however is make it a hybrid. Having that option would be advantageous. Putting that into it would drive the price up some, but I'd be willing to pay it. Great review!
As in how much propane does it use? I have a large (20 gallon) bottle that I use in winter. I fill it before winter only and get through winter with it.
It's hard to quote without knowing the condition of the aluminum. Is it really smooth so the vinyl will stick well? Any hardware to remove? What vinyl did you have in mind (color, brand, etc.)?
I've been getting around 2 hours total out of mine. I use it for 30-45 minutes at a time, and get about 3 cycles from it. I have two batteries and change them out as needed while the other can charge.
There's an adjustable dial on the side to control the heat, but you'll have to use it to decide how much heat you need to keep your garage at temperature. It would be nice to set it on 70 degrees and walk away.
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If the fumes are bothering you, then you need more ventilation. I've got a garage about 400 square feet with a 45k btu tank top heater and I run it with a fan to circulate the air with the windows all cracked about 6" and it heats it up to 80 degrees or higher quite quickly while keeping enough air flow to make sure the oxygen levels don't drop and Carbon monoxide doesn't build up either.
The emissivity of a shiny surface is a lot lower than a matte surface. Shooting a non-contact at the shiny door panel is going to read low. Put a contact K-type thermometer on there and get a direct reading.
I have the Mr. Heater HERO which is a 30K to 60K BTU. Also fan forced with a battery that allows the heater to run without an electrical outlet available, or you just plug it in to run off 110 V and it charges the on-board battery while it's running. Unit has an option to add a second on-board battery for a full 8 hours of run time without plugging in. Plastic base of the HERO looks identical to the DeWalt except the DeWalt has the recess in the front to accept the separate rechargeable battery. Amazing little heater that really pumps out the heat. My shop (garage) is separate from the house and a little smaller but will come up to a comfortable temperature during the coldest Canadian winters within about 20 minutes. JUST A CAUTION: Any appliance that burns does burn up oxygen and does produce carbon monoxide. Purchase a carbon monoxide detector/alarm and mount it on the wall about 18 inches above the floor height. My shop leaks air enough that the heater has never been a problem. The alarm sounded only once during the last four years when the heater was running on full and I was soldering at the same time. Check the detector/alarm on a regular basis and make sure batteries are fresh before each heating season.
Good advice. I have an infrared garage heater from Mr. Heater that I need to get going. How big is the garage to heat in 20 minutes?
Just got one today for my man cave shed. It’s 22x12, with ceiling and wall insulation. Heated up my area in about 7 minutes
Nice! That probably doesn't use a lot of propane in 7 minutes.
Excellent Tutorial on the Heater. Excellent work on the Vinyl Wrap also
Thank you! The heater will be put to use this winter with another wrap job.
Nice review. I'm thinking an exhaust fan install for his shop should be next. Can't breath exhaust gas from the heater.
I have a 1993 g30 cutaway van.. huge box on back...I’m getting one for next winter.
It should keep it nice and warm.
I just bought this heater and placed it on a cart similar to the one that Harbor freight sell for $39 so I can move it around in the shop were I need to concentrate the heat
I like that idea. I have mine set on my work table right now focused toward where I'm working between the cars in the garage bays. How big is your garage?
@@BasinMotorsports 28x32 with 8 foot high ceiling R-16 walls R-19 ceiling , the cart 20lb propane tank on bottom and heater on top of the cart This morning inside temperature 35* ran heater on high in 30 minutes at 50*
I have taller ceilings, but mine heats about the same as yours. It gets plenty warm in under an hour, at least warm enough I'll worked a couple hours in the evenings.
@@BasinMotorsports And so much better than the Kerosene heater I was using don't have the smell and actually cheaper to operate
I just bought one today and tried it, but would not start. Yours started right up. I didn't spend much time with it. I'll try again tomorrow.
Sometimes mine purges the gas, but doesn't ignite right away. If it doesn't ignite after the first 8-10 seconds, I just let off the igniter, wait a second, then try again. It has never taken more than 2 tries for me. I just got mine out 2 weeks ago for its 3rd winter, and it fired right up.
Thank you. You answered my question. Wanting to buy one. Now I know. It's all good. 👍
I've been happy with mine. I just set it up a week ago for its 3rd winter in the garage.
@@BasinMotorsports Thank you. Happy New Year's.
can you use this for vinyl removal? should i invest in one or just stick with regular torch? also? have you ever done rough wall wrap with a rolleR? wonder if it would work with that. sometimes we do wall wraps outside in windy condition and using torch is extremely hard to have a decent constant heat for the foam rollers.
It produces enough heat at a constant temperature that you could probably use to heat the vinyl for removal. It will probably take some practice to figure out the best distance to heat it sufficiently without doing damage. I've never done a wall job. I just saw it done in the Avery class two years ago. I've never used mine in the wind, just in the garage. It does do well at keeping temperature, so I bet you could find a solution with it to make outside vinyl workin less than ideal conditions.
Just bought a Bauer (Harbor Freight) forced air heater similar to your Dewalt unit. My problem is I cannot stop a leak of propane from the threaded connection to the heater. Does the supplied regulator hose for the Dewalt have a rubber gasket on both ends or just the threaded end to the propane tank? I have tightened the heater side of the hose (compression connection) as tight as I dare without ruining the brass nipple end on the heater but I still have a leak. I know that most compression fittings (as in most water applications in the home) have no rubber gasket to achieve a water tight seal, but I am not sure about gas lines, such as these which supply propane to the heater. Could you advise? Great video and thanks for sharing your experience.
I don't have gaskets on my connectors. None came with the heater, and I've never needed any. Have you tried some thread tape on the nipples to see if that will stop the leak? That is what I would do.
Could/Should this b used in my 675sqft
single-wide trailer? Would it b ok on walls n such if I put it so it pushes heat straight down narrow hallway?
It may be a good option on the lowest setting to the fan. On high, it needs at least 6 feet away from the front because of how hot it gets. I would also be weary of the carbon monoxide it gives off. It will hang at the ceilings, so I would have a detector in the area to make sure the level doesn't get to a dangerous point. Its a great heater, but be careful in a smaller enclosed area.
This is what brought me here as well. What did you decide to use?
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They do not work at high elevation.(7,000 ft) and above.
Without using a high elevation pressure regulator.
Also goes for buddy heaters. Fyi
Thanks for your quick response ill be subscribing now!!
I own 2 of these, and when they work properly, they are great. The problem is that they are extremely fussy. I do not recommend them. I bought both at the same time and have had multiple calls to if I remember, mr heater is who makes them to try and fix the issues. Sometimes it has worked and other times, it doesn’t.
I hope mine fires up this winter. I'm about to get it back out of the box.
Great down to earth review. Do you have to open a window for oxygen? Also, will the gas shut off if the battery is drained? Thanks.
I have been using it for about 45 minutes at a time without a window open, but have 12 for ceilings in the garage. It may depend on your ceiling height and tolerance for it. I have had it turn itself off because of the battery, but have also closed the tank valve when done. The directions don't specify that the tank stops flowing propane when the power is off, but I don't hear it flowing anymore. I suspect it shuts the internal heater valve off.
Do you have to have a dewalt battery pack to use this?
Yes, keep a window or door open. You'll suffer oxygen deprivation symptoms before the carbon monoxide levels rise typically, but basically once that happens it's too late. The benefit of a radiant heater vs forced air like this one, is that keeping a window or two cracked really doesn't affect the heat output or retention very much at all. With the forced air, it's heating the air itself, so all that hot air just escapes everywhere it can.
We used one exactly once - once the battery ran dead, the fuel did not shut off, and basically melted the unit down
@@BasinMotorsports - see my reply below
How long does a 60v battery lst on this heater at full blast with a 20lb propane tank?
Not sure as I've only used a 18V battery with mine. It typically lasts about 6 hours total. I only need it about 45 minutes at a time before my garage gets to 75 degrees. I use a 20 gallon bottle with it that lasts all winter.
Thanks for the video
I use a 60v 9 amp battery and have run 16 hrs with leftover battery juice.
That's awesome. I usually get about 3-4 hours out of a 20V, so the 60V sounds about right for 16 hours. Thanks for sharing!
How big is your garage. Is there a ceiling. Was there a carbon monoxide detector. I have a 14 x 35 shed with two lofts. Froze our buts last week. Got to 9 degrees. Had to go to family about one in the morning. Trying to find a temporary heat source until I get my wood stove in
My garage is 24 wide, 30 long, and 12 foot ceilings. I do have ceilings, but no open loft. My garage doesn't get lower than 45 degrees, no matter the outside temps (we can hit -30 degrees). I have a lot if insulation in the walls. I do have a carbon monoxide detector, but it's never shown an issue. The fumes hang high in the shop, and I usually don't run it longer than 45 minutes until my shop hits 70 degrees.
@@BasinMotorsports How long after it reaches the desired temps, do you need to start it up again? Couple hours maybe?
@@jaycelliott2 It depends on what I'm doing. If I'm just working on something that doesn't require higher temps I may not start it again. If I am doing a vinyl wrap, which works best above 65 degrees, maybe every couple of hours.
@@BasinMotorsports Cool, that's what I was thinking good to check. Appreciate the quick reply.
you sound like you were winded towards the end. makes me wonder about the O2 and CO2 levels after burning for that long.
It could have been anything. I was doing a few other things while I filmed.
Nice review like the way checked the temperature I have a 20 volt Dewalt battery but it's not a lithium battery will that work
From what I have read, the different batteries should work.
@@BasinMotorsports Yes you are correct I got the heater now
Thank you very much.
Do you need the gas and battery in it to work or do you just need gas
It does require the battery to operate. There is a valve inside the unit that opens when the unit is turned on. Otherwise, the gas won't flow through the unit.
Carbon monoxide?
I never had a problem with it when I ran the Dewalt heater. I do have 12-foot ceilings, so you may find that you need a window or door open in a smaller garage. I kept a detector in the garage, and it never alerted that it was too high.
@@BasinMotorsports
Run more than just one CO meter. Should have them at different levels in the garage.
And get one small enough so you can clip it to the collar on your shirt.
@@twistedtoysnec I never thought about my shirt! I like that.
This one has to be hooked up with a hose to a tank only right?
Yes. It comes with a 10 foot hose, and connects directly to a standard tank.
will it work in outside patio in winter
Absolutely. I've used it to heat many different areas.
I’ll be getting one for next winter
Is it adjustable? I hate blowing through all my propane
Yes. It has a knob to adjust the heat level. The fan stays consistent since it runs off the battery.
Can this be used somehow with 1 pound (1lb) propane canisters??
Probably not. It requires the larger connector on the bigger bottles. You could use a 15lb bottle for a gas grill if you wanted something a little easier to transport.
You can get an adapter for them on amazon, but I doubt they would last very long.
How long does the original battery last at high speed.
I usually get 3-4 45 minutes sessions in before it needs to be changed, so I'd guess around 2.5 to 3 hours. My garage heats to 70 degrees F in about 45 minutes.
What about co2 in the garage
I have a CO2 detector, but I open the doors occasionally to bring in fresh air. It can build up, so you just have to be careful in closed spaces.
@@BasinMotorsports thank you for the information..my shop gets so cold especially when it gets to -60 out side
I bet! That is a temp I hope to not see any time soon. Is that Fahrenheit or Celsius? It's darn cold either way.
@@BasinMotorsports Fahrenheit I moved to north dakota
What about the exhaust that doesn’t get vented?
It's carbon monoxide, so how you handle it is up to you. I don't allow it to build up to dangerous level, and I do regularly open doors to keep fresh air moving.
Always use a detector. Always.
i'm planning on buying one... does it use regular 20v or the new type 20v flexvolt?
The DeWalt website shows it to be FlexVolt compatible, so either should work as best I can tell.
@@BasinMotorsports Sounds Good to me!! i heard before when i purchased the Dewalt 20v Flexvolt Air Compressor and it said the Flexvolt is backwards compatible but the old batteries aren't compatible with Flexvolt tools.
@@popeyesailorman911 that's what I understood reading the DeWalt site today.
How long the battery last 🤔
I usually get about 4 hours from a 20V battery.
If you get a larger ah 20v battery it will go alot longer then 4 hrs. I definitely recommend that, a 5ah battery can be found for about 60$ online and can be used in all dewalt 20vmax tools.
Can you use it with an extension cord if you don’t have battery? I think the RIDGID one is way better than this
There isn't a plug for a cord, so no option unless you use a battery for the fan.
Thanks for the quick reply! I actually just ordered one of these but haven’t received it yet. I thought it could also be plugged in with an extension cord like the RIDGID one. Oh well, hopefully it’s a good heater. Did you get good use on it with the batteries? Will it last long on like a 3 amp battery?
@@Channel0002 I've been happy with it, but just used it three times so far. It gets the garage to 75 degrees in less than an hour. I'm still using the first battery.
Basin Motorsports 👍 Sounds good and great video
I have this heater and it's excellent. Puts out great heat and it's nice and compact. The one thing Dewalt should have done however is make it a hybrid. Having that option would be advantageous. Putting that into it would drive the price up some, but I'd be willing to pay it.
Great review!
How efficient is it?
As in how much propane does it use? I have a large (20 gallon) bottle that I use in winter. I fill it before winter only and get through winter with it.
@@BasinMotorsports thanks thats exactly what I meant.
Does anybody know how long it would run on a 3ah and 5ah battery
I get between 3-4 hours off a 2Ah battery. I would guess a 3Ah would last 5-6, and a 6Ah would be around 10 hours.
Cool heater thanks for sharing ... also how much would you charge to do a wrap on a aluminum topper for a pick up truck
It's hard to quote without knowing the condition of the aluminum. Is it really smooth so the vinyl will stick well? Any hardware to remove? What vinyl did you have in mind (color, brand, etc.)?
@@BasinMotorsports its brand new I pick it next weekend, my paint code is a tri paint or rr code ruby red
@@DD-mg9rf Labor probably wouldn't be much, maybe $100 + material.
@@BasinMotorsports okay I'll let you know
Wouuu great heater
Put the propane tank outside run in some copper line with a shut off valve it will b much saffer!!!!!
How long do the battery last
I've been getting around 2 hours total out of mine. I use it for 30-45 minutes at a time, and get about 3 cycles from it. I have two batteries and change them out as needed while the other can charge.
@@BasinMotorsports
Thanks for the info
Is it indoor safe???
It does put out fumes, so you have to be conscious of CO2 levels in an enclosed space.
These units need fresh air ventilating through or you risk co2 poisoning!
Propane is safe
S t f u
Lowes has it for 4149, .......$I35 WITH MILITARY DISCOUNT
Thanks for sharing. That's a good deal!
Umm what about the oxygen that it's burning?
My garage isn't 100% airtight, so I don't suffocate. But I do stay warm in Winter.
@@BasinMotorsports gotcha, mine is far from air tight also
1:23 EWW! Who would do that!
Not sure what you are referring to. Vinyl wrapping cars?
@@BasinMotorsports The hood of that car. Where I'm from, that's called "super chunti"
Never heard that saying. It's interesting. The hood was done as part of the whole car wrap, and has a specific purpose. Some love it, some hate it.
This would be sweet if it had a thermostat.
There's an adjustable dial on the side to control the heat, but you'll have to use it to decide how much heat you need to keep your garage at temperature. It would be nice to set it on 70 degrees and walk away.
Mines after season wouldn't stay on beware of this unit after one season
Thanks for the heads up!
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