Best Propane Radiant Heaters

[@juliuscaesar8801]

What a comprehensive, clear and informative HONEST testimonial. THANK YOU! The second tank top would be my choice.

[@wildcatwilly]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@biglife8230]

Comprehensive video. Bought the tank top from mr heater and was truly impressed with the immediate heat output for my garage. Be careful of what’s overhead of the heater.

[@wildcatwilly]

Thanks for watching.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Be careful of what you buy, from China.

[@michaelbritt6052]

Drink every time he says "unit"

[@wildcatwilly]

Gotta do what you gotta do lol

[@ArieteArmsRAMLITE]

I now need a liver transplant thanks a bunch.

[@shawnmariet]

🎉

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

Greetings: Indeed. At least he uses the word correct. He does not beat the amount of times Ppl say "like" in a sentence. In such case mist is inappropriate use of the word.

[@pl747]

I see you used a good quality air hose your propane supply line like I use. We used them for years on irrigation pumps in the hot summers and they have held up fine. When they are after the regulator they just have about a half pound of pressure on them. This house is total electric and I run a hose through the window to a Mr Heater 30000 btu radiant heater on legs when I need it. Has saved my butt a couple of times in ice storms. Heats the 1700 sq ft fine down to 6 below. We also have co2 sensors/fire alarms in a couple of places. We run the hose through the window and I have everything on flare swivel fittings so it is fast to hook up. I throw a towel at the bottom of the window to kind of seal the gap where the hose comes through. I have a 500 gal tank and buy bulk in July or August at the rock bottom prices. I could run a year maybe two years on propane alone for heat. After winter I take my hose off and use flare plugs and caps to seal everything and roll it up and store it out of the sun. I would hate to pay your propane bill.

[@wildcatwilly]

Yes nothing cheap haha

[@stankrieger3598]

Wow now I ķnow how to get my old heater back up again. Visegrips very cool thanks

[@wildcatwilly]

Welcome

[@omm7763]

I have a shop similar to yours but about 1/8of the size. I installed a natural gas overhead radiant tube heater and I will not look back. I've been joyed it for over three years. There is no condensation in the building. And it is the most enjoyable heat from a thermostat. Based on your shop size I think you would need maybe 200 BTU tube heater with a couple fans. I went with SRP overhead radiant heaters

[@wildcatwilly]

We went through we're just not there yet.

[@georgecoffman377]

I pushed the thermal coupler in and drilled a small hole through the housing and push shaft and installed a small clip.

[@wildcatwilly]

Thanks for watching.

[@bufords]

the tank top heaters do not use mercury switches. they are a ball bearing spring design. open the case and adjust spring and it will work with out vise grips!

[@wildcatwilly]

I will certainly have to look into that.

[@juliuscaesar8801]

⁠@@wildcatwilly burfords gave you the best resolve. Followup to let us know if it works.

[@j.c.8975]

Best video I have ever seen, thank you so much..

[@wildcatwilly]

Thank you.

[@palangnar3588]

I like your explanation, , thank you.

[@wildcatwilly]

Thanks, they work awesome we are just getting them out of storage for another year of service.

[@cycloen]

With the tank top heater I find the top switch is bad, not the thermocouples. Usually bypass that switch and works great.

[@cycloen]

There is a small metal ball in there.. it has to press on a micro switch

[@wildcatwilly]

I see I'll have to try that.

[@Supadupa335]

Are the tank top units usable indoors? I will be out of power for another week or so and the wood pile is getting low

[@wildcatwilly]

@@Supadupa335 yes but be careful and crack a window. I would never use them in a totally sealed room.

[@JS-to8hn]

That or the connection to the safty valve corroded the most common I've experienced

[@lampshadesoapmaker678]

You can just order parts from the manufacturers. Might even send them out for free under warranty. Seems alot safer and easier then these modifications especially on the big one

[@wildcatwilly]

I tried all that before I modified the large one it would no longer work...

[@lampshadesoapmaker678]

@@wildcatwilly they've got 6 repair centers you could have shipped it to. But idk if a 300 dollar heater is worth the effort. That building needs inferred or radiant heaters hung from the ceiling. The units are expensive but the problems with safty and breakage will be permanently solved. Will be far more efficient too. This is best solution for commercial use

[@wildcatwilly]

I agree we will get there someday...

[@p9raceway759]

Surprised you don’t have any ceiling fans in operation pushing heat to ground level where the work is at. At rafters it’s likely 30 degrees warmer

[@wildcatwilly]

I do have a ceiling fan... Works fantastically.

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

Greetings: Non insulated, low truss, steel dheets....ceiling fans would B good

[@wildcatwilly]

We are doing the ceiling as we speak.

[@wemcal]

Great video and great information

[@wildcatwilly]

Thanks for watching.

[@philliphall5198]

My 5gallon bottle with top heater is great and two heads also great Every one needs a p Back up plan and a generator if they can afford it Yes I have two termoal sensors

[@wildcatwilly]

Good deal! I agree.

[@tburrows357]

Great video on comparing the heating ability of these units. And unsure where your located but wouldn’t be more cost effective for the long term to get your shot insulated?

[@wildcatwilly]

It certainly would be but baby steps. We're getting ready to do more work on the shop this coming week actually.

[@tburrows357]

@@wildcatwilly my family had an old Quonset hut shop and in Canada at minus 20 Celsius used to run 2 forced air propane heater. Still freaking cold before we insulated the shop and saved lots on fuel

[@wildcatwilly]

I'm sure that will help us.

[@busurkind]

Awesome review. Thank you!

[@wildcatwilly]

Thanks!

[@pl747]

Isn't it strange that companies like Mr Heater does not build enough heaters to sell them when needed? Same thing at Walmart after the first cold spell they will be out of electric heaters and they will not have another one until August.

[@wildcatwilly]

That's because of the just in time inventory system. If things really kick off Darwin's theory will show it's self.

[@pl747]

yeah, a little too late inventory@@wildcatwilly

[@sp277]

Great video. Quite some work! Thank you.-

[@wildcatwilly]

Thanks for watching.

[@mostlyuselessgarage]

Great video! What are your thoughts on proper ventilation while using propane heaters in a large indoor space like a 3-bay garage? Thanks for the detailed review

[@wildcatwilly]

We haven't seemed to have an issue but a garage is perhaps sealed up a little tighter than our pole barn I know tons of people that just run them in their garage with zero issues but they're always in and out fanning the doors things like that I would just try it and put a CO2 alarm in there

[@mostlyuselessgarage]

@@wildcatwilly Thanks, that makes sense. Safety first!

[@wildcatwilly]

Always my friend

[@adamnickel]

I just cut the yellow wires and connected them and bypass the switch… works fine. Just don’t kick it over

[@wildcatwilly]

That's a good way to be. I have a delete video where I use a ball valve instead of the other valve they had.

[@truthbespoken7750]

I was thinking about getting the single Mr heater single tank top heater for my camping 4 person tent for this winter.. or a Mr Buddy Portable Heater with a 20lb tank instead.

[@wildcatwilly]

Mr Buddy has a low oxygen shut off if you're going to be sleeping next to it that is what I would get.

[@Mrkevi123]

Buy a box of Hot hands. Will be much better at keeping you guys warm safely

[@EB-xz1nq]

I’d use a Low O2/CO detector in a enclosed space.

[@juliuscaesar8801]

What a comprehensive, clear and informative HONEST testimonial. THANK YOU! The second tank top would be my choice.

[@wildcatwilly]

@juliuscaesar8801 thanks for the compliment

[@jbignJesus]

Have you tried cleaning the thermal coupler?

[@wildcatwilly]

No Sir

[@grcooley]

Very helpful. thanks.

[@wildcatwilly]

Thanks for watching.

[@plowking57]

No Mercury switches these days , those were the best switches made ( self cleaning -never fails ,). New ones are tilt/dump switches made of plastic housing and a cheap micro switch with contacts that oxidize and are prone to fail 😭 I'm sure Mercury is outlawed by now 😭😂

[@wildcatwilly]

That is to bad

[@infomercialguy]

Can you use these on a wooden deck? I just don't want to ruin the wood. Obviously I need to be careful

[@wildcatwilly]

Yes just be careful and you'll be fine

[@JohnDoe-tu7nq]

The duel tank top (and single) 100 percent will fail and you'll have to use a clamp of some sort to use it, like he said. Also, even in a clean environment like my garage, it will go into "after burner" which is not good. Gets super loud and glows red hot where it shouldn't. Absolutely not recommend for non supervision use!

[@wildcatwilly]

Yes they are very odd.

[@joelove2084]

ANy reason you don't spend a few bucks on some insulation? It's not that big of a deal

[@wildcatwilly]

Happy to take donations.... Pm me

[@ericneering6357]

It’s funny we called him Rosa heaters and people have a heart attack about it they don’t know what it is sunflower eater

[@wildcatwilly]

Haha

[@regionvoices6607]

I bought a 3 station tank top and want to use it in a 22 x 22 non insulated garage with roof vents The agent where I bought it said I can use it inside the garage but I have to say I'm nervous because all roads say don't use indoors Is that in a sealed insulated room I suppose I can crack a door but that sort of defeats the purpose of heating an area doesn't it?

[@wildcatwilly]

I can't advise anyone to ignore warning signs... However perhaps go get a Good smoke alarm and CO2 alarm. That will give you some peace of mind. I use these units daily in my garage and I don't have any problems however my garage is not airtight....

[@wildcatwilly]

My garage is a 20x20 fully insulated. I use the 45,000 BTU unit all day.

[@wildcatwilly]

If you have a non-insulated vented roof that's where all of your heat and CO2 is going to escape.

[@ESW206]

Which is the safest u think?

[@wildcatwilly]

Any one of them if you're in a confined space I would want something directional like the tank tops.

[@NickOvcen]

Build a fire with some firewood

[@wildcatwilly]

The only way I'm going with wood heat is if I have to it's a joke if you do the math the way I do haha

[@zorkabaljak3919]

I love early mornings to watch the sunrise! This little thing has a great heat output kzbin.infoUgkxAvrAfikbUEMthp3AZ6iX5FKdiHfzy_RP . I sit in my rocker, warm, and watch the sunrise! It's great for travel as well. Just stow and go. Love this thing! For hunters, I've heard that they also make a little hood so that it focuses the heat a bit more if you have to sit further away. Just a heads up. It's so easy and quick to set up and get going.

[@wildcatwilly]

Awesome

[@jbnap3549]

Thanks for your information and time! I've never seen as many people willing to spend your money! Why don't you get a....... Brandon is why!

[@wildcatwilly]

At least a few people get it... I believe I even say in the video I want to make the shop better but time and money don't allow for it yet. Thanks Sir!

[@SDSpike]

Where do you live? Those heaters would never keep up in a shop like yours in northern Minnesota.

[@wildcatwilly]

Southern / Central Illinois we don't get the weather you guys get... We have high hopes of totally insulating the shop but time and money is always the issue.

[@SDSpike]

Spray foam it. That'll make it more sturdy also. We had tornados and high winds in May and a lot of machine sheds took a beating.

[@wildcatwilly]

I can't get over the look of spray foam we don't really want to do that....

[@SDSpike]

@@wildcatwilly I hear you there also.

[@futbol1972]

I have a man cave ina 3 car garage about 650sq ft with 8ft ceiling. I wonder if the double headed will be better than this? We are spending christmas in garahe playing pool, darts and foostball. Garage and doors are insulated and garage gets around 45-50 degrees farenhight cold in garage

[@wildcatwilly]

The two headed one will do just fine. It will honestly probably run you out. Make sure you crack a window to have fresh air come in it can be stinky having the burnt propane in there.

[@futbol1972]

@@wildcatwilly thank u. I have like a 2 inch gap under the single door that goes to yard

[@wildcatwilly]

Awesome

[@chocolatemilk9821]

Put some plastic up help save some fuel

[@wildcatwilly]

We have... Just did a video on partitioning the shop.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Plastic. Is not that what "Chocolate Milk Bottles" are made out of? Your Agenda precedes you.

[@robertbrewer1152]

How long with the mr heater types run on the propane tank?

[@wildcatwilly]

What one?

[@robertbrewer1152]

The tank top units

[@wildcatwilly]

I'll get 2 to 3 days out of mind running on high. With that said the propane tanks you get at the local Big Box store are not all the way full.

[@robertbrewer1152]

@@wildcatwilly 24hr day or work day? I’ve got a small propane salamander type heater with the fan and it only gives me 6 hours on high maybe. It’s a 60k btu I used to try and keep my garage warm like 50-60 degrees but that was just far to costly with my heater to make it worth while so I just use this for 15 20 minutes every couple hours and keep my paint and stuff from freezing but I’d like to have something that’s more efficient I could keep it around 50 would be comfortable. So if your talking 2 24 hour days then that would give me hour hour and a half a day to run and last me around a month I have a small two car garage and it’s attached to my house and insulated but some days are to cold for the heat coming through the wall to keep it above freezing. Thanks for getting back to me I appreciate your time.

[@wildcatwilly]

Perhaps you should look at a cozy heater. They are a nice radiant heater they don't use any electricity you could have it hooked up directly to your house gas supply. I use one of my living room as a backup heat source flawless performance for 6 years now.

[@19Michele89]

How long do the tank top heaters run on a tank?

[@wildcatwilly]

I would say two to three days. On a full bottle. The bottles you get from Blue rhino and your big box store are normally half full and they say that they are full.

[@19Michele89]

Thanks! I am going for a short stay in my off grid cabin. The woodstove isn't connected yet. I was trying to figure how many bottles to take.

[@wildcatwilly]

What state are you in?

[@19Michele89]

@@wildcatwilly this will be in Missouri

[@wildcatwilly]

Nice... glad to help.

[@brycepeters964]

How long does a tank last with these?

[@wildcatwilly]

What one?

[@brycepeters964]

@@wildcatwilly on a regular propane tank how long does like the single bulb one last.

[@wildcatwilly]

It'll last a long time I would say two or three days

[@Schnippen_Schnappen1]

What about Co2 poisoning?

[@wildcatwilly]

Hasn't been an issue we run a carbon monoxide alarm...

[@philliphall5198]

Every shop needs a sensor just in case you for get how long a engine has ran

[@wildcatwilly]

Always good to err on the side of caution.

[@joeysowell116]

What about the smell?

[@wildcatwilly]

It hasn't been an issue but the building isn't tight yet when we finally insulate it we will be going to a tube heater.

[@wildcatwilly]

I will say with the larger units I don't know if they burn more efficiently or not but they don't really smell the tank top units do get that familiar smell you're talking about

[@ludhianvi1]

@wildcatwilly so in your opinion, the tank top radiant heater is worst than chimney style for co smell

[@wildcatwilly]

Yes sir

[@badtolz2122]

Realistic burn times with 20lb tank?

[@wildcatwilly]

What heater?

[@badtolz2122]

@WildcatWilly oof. The first 2. First 3 if you're feeling frisky. Thanks.

[@wildcatwilly]

On an actually full 20 lb bottle they will last two possibly three days depending on use. The problem is when you get a propane tank from Blue rhino or a big-box store they are only half-full.

[@badtolz2122]

@WildcatWilly I didn't realize that. Good to know. Maybe add that to any future videos about that? I guess I've just never noticed.

[@wildcatwilly]

I had no idea the video would take off like it did. I'm just a pretty small channel trying to get information out to everyone

[@JohnJones-oy3md]

Thermocouple, not thermocoupler.

[@wildcatwilly]

Thanks for the correction.

[@82spiders]

WRONG "LlIKE i SAID...". CORRECT IS "AS I SAID...". GOOD OLD COUNTRY BOY.

[@wildcatwilly]

Thanks for watching.

[@rossbryan6102]

I HAVE AN OLD COLEMAN TANK TOP WITH 2 SQUARE ELEMENTS. IT WORKS GOOD BUT THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE PROPANE THAT CAUSES MY EYES TO BE IRRITATED!

[@wildcatwilly]

I've heard of that... The only thing you can do is change heaters or you might get lucky to be able to change your bottle out

[@rossbryan6102]

@@wildcatwilly IS A FULL RV TANK! I WAS GIVEN AN 30 FOOT ROTTEN GEORGIE BOY RV. THE TANK WAS FULL AND I MANAGED TO TRANSFER IT TO A 45 FOOT FRUEHAUF STAINLESS STEEL SEMI TRAILER I AM CONVERTING TO A RV/ TOY HAULER ! I WAS A BIT WORRIED ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE BUT HAD A BIT OF OUTSIDE AIR! AS I USED THE SAME HEATER IN MY MACHINE SHED I HAD NO PROBLEMS BEFORE! I AM THINKING ITS THE GAS CAUSING THE EYE IRRITATION! I AM NOW CONSIDERING A NORTHERN SUPPLY VENTED HEATER FOR $359.00! THE EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS BEING APPROXIMATELY 18”X18” BY 24” LONG!

[@wildcatwilly]

That will work good... Where are you from

[@rossbryan6102]

@@wildcatwilly KS!

[@wildcatwilly]

It's been known to get cold that way.

[@s.a.t419]

Id rather run a couple chinese diesel heaters Propane is to expensive and damp your putting like a litre of water into the air for eveey lb of propane burned lol

[@wildcatwilly]

I don't think they would keep up in our shop.

[@garysvoboda2172]

Wholly hell! Why don’t you just install a heating system. Maybe a forced air shop heater that mounts in corner or maybe an overhead radiant heater. Using all those dinky things for 20 years sounds kinda silly and expensive.

[@wildcatwilly]

I have experience with them for 20 years. We don't want to install anything permanent until we line and heat the entire shop.

[@SDSpike]

@@wildcatwilly and when you do look at the overhead radiant heaters. It's a radiant pipe that can be made quite long. It's quiet and only heats things not air,as radiant does.

[@lampshadesoapmaker678]

@@SDSpike yeah the radiant ceiling mounted units are used so you don't have to insulate large warehouse type spaces. And as far as "permanent" goes they just hang from the rafters with chain. Would need a sissorlift of forklift with personal bucket