Garage Improvement

How to install an electric garage heater NewAir

It’s 44 degrees in the shop today. Let’s do something about that. As part of the recent shop improvements that I’ve been trying to make, one of my goals has been to make the shop comfortable year round. And it just so happens that, right now, it’s unseasonably cold, especially for southern California, so the shop is really cold. That’s why today, I’m gonna be installing this NewAir electric garage heater.

The folks over at NewAir sent me this 5,000 watt garage heater. It comes with a bracket that you can either hang from the wall or from the ceiling, and it puts out 15,000 BTUs of heat. Especially since my table saw accident, my hand tends to really stiffen up when it gets cold. So having a heated shop is really beneficial this time of year. I rank these projects by how many F bombs you’re likely to drop while tackling the project.
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How to Install a LED Strip Light. Garage Lighting Upgrade

Welcome back to another episode of Tognacci Woodworks with me, Tim Tognacci. This video will be a bit different than the others since there is no “woodworks” in this one. Instead, I’ll be showing you how to replace a light bulb with an LED strip light, but I have a feeling that you already knew that.

Anyways, first things we’re going to need is an LED strip light. Either make on appear out of thin air or head to the store because this is imperative to the project. Carefully examine the box… yep, that’s the right one. Once you’ve confirmed with yourself that you did indeed make the right purchase, go ahead and open up that box and take out all of the components. Which is most lightly the light and a set of instructions.

And speaking of instructions, that does seem like the next logical step in our process so let’s take a look and see what we’ve got here… okay… looks standard. Here are all the pieces, make sure you turn off the circuit breaker, don’t electrocute yourself, okay, I think I got it. Go ahead and crinkle up those instructions, find the nearest trash bin, and shoot. Ugh! Darnit! Ahh, there we go! After you realize that you are not in fact an electrician or a professional basketball player, go ahead and head to the trash bin and remove the instructions and uncrinkle that ball of paper because reading this is actually important if you want to install these the right way.

Before we get started, let’s grab the necessary tools to complete this project and that includes a hammer, a screwdriver, and some pliers. I’m not sure which kind so I grabbed two. Oh! And I’m not sure why, but some eye protection as well.
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Best electric garage heater 240v, fixed and portable heaters

If you like busying yourself for a while in the garage, you probably know how destructive the winter may be to your hobby. It is rather difficult to use different tools when it is cold, and as the body chills, you will not even enjoy the whole process and will not be able to focus on your work.

Thankfully, there is a great number of heating options, that are able to provide you with needed warmth for your comfortable work, and the garage size does not matter. If you are looking for an electric heater for the garage, you may be lost among all those available offers on the market. We know how it is difficult to make a right choice, so we are going to help you and consider some heating features.

Product	Dimensions, Weight	Volt, Wattage	Details
Dr. Heater DR-988 Check the price	12" x 12" x 15" 11.99 pounds	208/240V 4800/5600W	Temperature Range: 45-95 degrees F. Comes with Thermostat control. Power Cord: NEMA 6-30P cannot be mounted on the ceiling
Fahrenheat Check the price	12.5" x 12.4" x 14" 24 pounds	240V 5000W	Ideal for garages, workshops, basements or outside buildings Built-in single pole thermostat adjusts from 45º to 135º F Built-in ceiling mount bracket for easyvertical or horizontal mounting
TPI H474TMC474 Check the price	8.5" x 16" x 16" 16 pounds	240V 2000W	Infrared Heater, Reliable Space Heater, Portable Heater, Energy Efficient Heater
Comfort Zone Check the price	17.9" x 14.3" x 14" 26.1 pounds	240V 7,500W	2 heat levels up to 7,500W Thermostat control Fan-forced for wide heat dispersion Ideal for household use Heavy-duty, high-output heater
Dr. Heater DR966 Check the price	14.5" x 14.5" x 13" 27 pounds	240V 3000/6000 watt	Power cord not included in the unit Wall or Ceiling Mounted Heater, Bracket Included. Adjustable Thermostat with HIGH and LOW Setting Adjustable Louvers for to Direct Airflow
NewAir G56 Check the price	11" x 10.5" x 14" 16.6 pounds	240V 5600 Watt	Certified for electrical safety with overheat protection. Easy-to-use thermostat with manual controls. Portable design includes carrying handle and 6-foot cord.
NewAir NGH500GA00 Check the price	10.3" x 10.8" x 13.7" 14 pounds	240V 4,800 Watts	Heavy-Duty Heater Works in Tough Conditions Freestanding or Mounted Heater for Total Flexibility Remote Control and Convenience Features Smart Safety Features

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-988 Garage Shop 208/240V, 4800/5600W Heater

Dr. Infrared Heater – Best electric garage heater 240v

Heats Up To 600 Square Feet with Auto Overheat Cut-Off Protection
Temperature Range: 45-95 degrees F. Comes with Thermostat control. Wattage: 5600W. Volts: 240V/ 208V
UL and C-UL listed. Finger-proof intake and discharge grills
Power Cord: NEMA 6-30P (receptacle NeMA 60-30R 250V 30 Amps)
Requires a 220V plug in and not for general residential or household use, cannot be mounted on the ceiling
Product Dimensions 12 x 12 x 15 inches
Item Weight 11.99 pounds
Shipping Weight 20.1 pounds

Our partner’s notice:

Nice heater! We have three-car garage, and my husband often does some wood works in it. As we live in the mountains, it is really cold outside at night (30-40 degrees). We had three heaters in the garage to warm that big area, but it was not enough warm to be comfortable.

But I have good news that this heater has replaced the other three!!! We don’t need old heaters anymore! This new heater produces enough heat about 70 degrees. Also, my husband turned it down in two days, and used auto mode. So it turns off and on to keep the needed heat. I guess he goes for 67 degrees. And he said that this heater is too hot!

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