Re: OT: Intro + Q:Selecting workshop heater

Doug wrote:

>I have talked to a few boat builders that use propane water heaters
>for heating work areas. The outlet runs to a copper or cpvc line
>that runs the perimeter of the shop. Prior to re-entering the heater
>it goes through a hot water recirculation pump. A small reservoir (2-
>4 gal.) is placed above the heater and tied into the return to
>maintain a full tank. Pressurization is not necessary, though you
>may want to turn the temp down a bit.<snip>Tie a thermostat to the
>pump and you have good temp control as well.

Yes! this is what I did, except with garden hose [copper was WAY TOO
expensive back then :-)] and an electric or natural gas water heater.
Also not just the perimeter, but 'snaked all over' UNDER the floor!

Ballendo