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Ron in SD (24.220.237.100)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 10, 2003 - 8:12 pm: | |
I am currently working on finishing the inside of my Preovst. I have installed insulation and sub floor. I am stating to rough in the the wiring and framing out the bath and kithen area.
I am wondering what people are using to heat their buses while they are working on them.
I live in the upper plains so it can be a deap freeze around here at times. I would like to get the coach to around 40-50 degrees while working.
I am going to be installing a Webasto heater but it is not ready yet.
I have 120/240 close by and I am thinking about installing a couple electric baseboard heaters from a salavge place but I am not sure about the btu's and on going costs.
I really do not like the ventless propain heaters. Just sounds like a bad idea is a small space.
Thanks In Advance for any ideas,
Ron in SD (that South Dakota)
86 Prevost XL |
Stan (24.67.45.35)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 10, 2003 - 9:00 pm: | |
For your situation, electric is probably best. It is the most expensive to operate but doesn't cause any moisture problems and is very safe. If you are going to leave the heaters on overnight, use baseboard style heaters without a fan. Heaters with a fan overheat very quickly if the fan stops turning. |
Tom Caffrey (Pvcces) (65.74.64.127)
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Ron, if you try electric heat, make sure that you don't get any hot connections in your power cords. That's how many fires start with plug in electric heat.
I would be surprised if you can get enough heat on cold days with this method. Your best chance might be a 230 volt heater of around 4 KW (about 13,000 BTUs). This would cost around 20 to 30 cents an hour while heating.
If you go to a fuel burning appliance, you will want to stick with vented units only, even though they are harder to find.
For what it's worth.
Tom Caffrey PD4106-2576
Suncatcher |
mark (66.43.13.46)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 12:02 am: | |
Hi, Ron
I liked the idea that someone else had a while back...
Use an RV type furnace and temporarily vent it out a window. No ducting necessary, and when the bus is ready for the furnace, install it at that time!
I don't know if the idea will work for you since you are using a Wabasto heater, but if not, maybe you could find a cheap used one to use as a temp.
Or, depending where you live, buy a used pellet stove and install it the same way. Just run the vent out a window and, viola!! 30 to 40K btu's!
Should heat the bus in no time!
I said "depending where you live" because pellet stoves are more popular and more accessible in certain areas.
Hope this helps!
Mark
75 Gillig 636D |
Terry Mac (67.233.187.104)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 12:40 am: | |
I have a 78 chevy schoolie that I use for work I have ventless garage heater. I work in northern Iowa and southern Minn.I have had the setup in for two years and have had no problems>I didnt get as far as you did this year Im ready to put the floor in and insulate.Good luck and get the snowshovel ready |
TWO DOGS (67.30.57.122)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 1:32 am: | |
go down 15 clicks to WIP....I'm useing a propane salamander |