okay so I've tried both , and now cannot decide on which one to actually go out and buy ?

I propped up on scaffolding and they both appear to do the job of properly heating the garage.

Kerosene was harsher to breathe, and I ended up smelling like kerosene, it got into everything it seemed.. and it did tend to suck out the oxygen and had to raise the garage door a few inches from the ground.. but supposedly it is a better alternative than propane ?

Propane was even easier to use but I'm told they are possibly a greater hazard ?

Which one to stay with ?

thanks
s2ksimon

 

I had the same questions you did last year before I bought one. I would go with propane - no question in my mind after using both.

Read this on the differences between kerosene and propane:

http://www.reddyheat.com/reddy/techsupport...echsupport.html

I bought a Reddy propane 50,000 BTU model. Heats up to 1150 sq. ft. with 3 heat settings of 30k, 40k, and 50k. Runs 8 to 12 hours on a 20 lb. cylinder tank (gas grille). This heats our o v e r s i z e d three car garage nicely! I found it at Sear's on clearance for $134. It seems they aren't going to carry them anymore. I looked around on the net and it seems to sell for much more.



I fires up easily and it's like an afterburner. The thing throws some heat!

If you are worried about safety, but one of those carbon monoxide monitors that plug into an electrical outlet, $15.

 

I agree with Jason.

While I didn't read the whole link, it looks like some helpful info.

I had a Kero heater for a short time (before turning the Garage into a S2k shrine,lol) and you may experience unwanted rust with Kero. I found that nails, tools, and everything metal would rust and couldn't figure it out. Later I was told that when Kero is burned it throws water (vapor) into the air. Can't say if that is 100% correct but ever since getting rid of it I have had zero problems with rust.

I now have electric heat, couch, recliner, entertainment center, and of course a beautiful Spa s2k. lol

 

propane it will be.. sounds good..

 

is this garage used to store the s2000 for the winter? or do you drive it every day?

 

the purpose of the heater is for my washing of the car. the car will be driven on cold dry days. In snowy, freezing rain conditions I do not drive it.

 

gotcha,

the reason I asked is that the last thing you want to do after driving your car in salt is to park it in a heated garage. The warmer temperature catalyzes the salt corrosion big time.

 

I have a Reddy heater and have decided it is too dangerous. I found myself getting dizzy from CO the last time I used it. I had even rigged a fresh air intake to it.

Besides, its realy noisy with a jet engine in your garage.

 

I always keep a window cracked.

I would also get one of these for peace of mind:



The propane heater never sets it off, but if I start up the car it will go off within a minute or two. Better safe than sorry.