Garage heater info

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by OCCOBRA

767JOCKEY
What you are referring to is a "Unit Heater". I am Southwest Regional Manager for the Mestek Boiler Group. We have a company called Beacon Morris that makes such a unit.
A couple of questions
1. Do you know if you have extra capacity in your present boiler? 2. What is the temp of you boiler loop? 3. How fast do you want to heat the room from what temp? What is coldest day that you could imagine wanting to work (Design Day)?
I have limited knowledge on proper sizing of this type unit but could get expert help via my office. I have heard that to heat a space a geeneral factor to consider is 4 btu/cu ft of space. If this is correct you will need approx 25,000 btu/hr. Let me know your current boiler set temperature, and if your current boiler will have enough extra capacity to heat your garage. What size is your boiler, brand/model, and how many cu ft is your house including basement if you are heating that too. I will forward your question to our Professional Engineer and get a sizing for you. My company office is in West Springfield, MA. so they are very familiar with your situation. Let me see is I can help. PM me with answers I shouild have a return to you by Monday afternoon.
Dane

PM sent - thanks so much for the assistance, Dane!