Best addition to the smoking garage yet.....

[BellevilleMXZ]

I'm sure there are quite a few of us stuck smoking in the cold now that winter is here. I have a detached garage with a 220v little construction heater. It takes the chill out decently, but the floor is always cold, so its never really comfortable, esp.when sitting for awhile. I always found my legs and feet cold.

  I saw a pic of someone in the daily cigar, with one of these heaters, so I thought Id give it a try. It makes a HUGE difference , much more comfortable, not cold at all now. If your stuck somewhere cold, try one of these, you wont regret it. Sits 3 or 4 feet in front of me, and makes all the difference.

[SCgarman]

Already have the same thing! Use it in my garage also. Give it a few minutes to warm up, grab a cigar, drink, put on some heavy metal rock n roll on the Bluetooth boombox and sit back in my directors chair for an hour of me time! For those who may want one, Costco sells these on a regular basis. 

[havanaclub]

Me too buddy!! Had this for years. This is me right now smoking an Upmann PC


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[SCgarman]

1 minute ago, havanaclub said:

Me too buddy!! Had this for years. This is me right now smoking an Upmann PC


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Upmann PC is one of my favorites! I have 5 boxes but wish I had more now they are discoed.

[havanaclub]

I agree. I need more of these boxes!! Why they discontinued this beauty, I'll never know.


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[BellevilleMXZ]

35 minutes ago, havanaclub said:

Me too buddy!! Had this for years. This is me right now smoking an Upmann PC


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I think it was actually a pic U posted where I saw it

[havanaclub]

I think it was actually a pic U posted where I saw it:lol:

Hahaha. Looks like you got the same one. Newer model. Where did you get it? I have had this for over 15 years and still going. Would hate for it to crap out on me. Need a back up!


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[BellevilleMXZ]

3 minutes ago, havanaclub said:

 

 

Hahaha. Looks like you got the same one. Newer model. Where did you get it? I have had this for over 15 years and still going. Would hate for it to crap out on me. Need a back up!


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Costco, $70. I tried crappy tire, but they only had the more expensive quartz style.

[havanaclub]

Nice! Thanks buddy


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[Buck14]

Do these things work well outside in the the cold? Seems like most of you have them in a garage or else a partial enclosure.  I’d have to put it outside on my condo deck...would this work ok you think?

[Westside Threat]

Too funny.  Just bought one of these from Costco over the weekend to use on my patio.  Granted, its supposed to be in the 70-80's for the next two weeks so it may sit in the box for a while.  

Glad to hear people like them.  

[havanaclub]

Do these things work well outside in the the cold? Seems like most of you have them in a garage or else a partial enclosure.  I’d have to put it outside on my condo deck...would this work ok you think?

Yes it should work fine. I do this on my patio during the fall if needed, but then take it to the garage with the door open for the winter. Should still keep you fairly warm outdoors on your patio if there isn't crazy cool wind up to about -1C. I find below -5C I like to be in the garage.


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[CrankYanker]

I see there are a couple of options on Amazon.  What size of diameter heaters are people running?

9" option

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GG8DTS/ref=asc_df_B000GG8DTS5298712/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B000GG8DTS&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167116234959&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17499763197768609185&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016288&hvtargid=pla-273265664779

18" option

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Parabolic-Electric-Heater-Concentrated/dp/B01M8NLKT1

[BarryNY]

3 hours ago, Buck14 said:

Do these things work well outside in the the cold? Seems like most of you have them in a garage or else a partial enclosure.  I’d have to put it outside on my condo deck...would this work ok you think?

Not as well as within a confined area.  You'll need to be extremely close to it outside to get the heat effect.

[HarveyBoulevard]

For more exposed areas, I have found these to work better.  But indoors, the above is the best I have found.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200178724_200178724?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Heaters, Stoves %2B Fireplaces > Propane Heaters&utm_campaign=Mr. Heater&utm_content=174338&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImZSHuIKD2AIVCtVkCh0eIgVmEAQYDSABEgIwgfD_BwE

 

[CrankYanker]

17 minutes ago, HarveyBoulevard said:

For more exposed areas, I have found these to work better.  But indoors, the above is the best I have found.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200178724_200178724?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Heaters, Stoves %2B Fireplaces > Propane Heaters&utm_campaign=Mr. Heater&utm_content=174338&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImZSHuIKD2AIVCtVkCh0eIgVmEAQYDSABEgIwgfD_BwE

 

I have one...just louder than crap

[HarveyBoulevard]

Just now, CrankYanker said:

I have one...just louder than crap

yeah, but your warm as hell...right?  Very true about them being loud.

[CrankYanker]

Just now, HarveyBoulevard said:

yeah, but your warm as hell...right?  Very true about them being loud.

I have to put it pretty close to me to stay warm but I also have a pretty large barn.  I really need to get the wood burner chimney installed...

[SCgarman]

5 hours ago, CrankYanker said:

I see there are a couple of options on Amazon.  What size of diameter heaters are people running?

9" option

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GG8DTS/ref=asc_df_B000GG8DTS5298712/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B000GG8DTS&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167116234959&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17499763197768609185&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016288&hvtargid=pla-273265664779

18" option

https://www.amazon.com/Presto-Parabolic-Electric-Heater-Concentrated/dp/B01M8NLKT1

I have the 14 inch Optimus with remote control. Lost the remote, still works fine with buttons on unit. Bought at Costco.

[SCgarman]

6 hours ago, Buck14 said:

Do these things work well outside in the the cold? Seems like most of you have them in a garage or else a partial enclosure.  I’d have to put it outside on my condo deck...would this work ok you think?

No. Only good for a garage or shed. Outdoors you will need something much more powerful.

[BellevilleMXZ]

6 hours ago, Buck14 said:

Do these things work well outside in the the cold? Seems like most of you have them in a garage or else a partial enclosure.  I’d have to put it outside on my condo deck...would this work ok you think?

I would think so, probably just have to keep it a little closer to you.

[BrightonCorgi]

When I saw the title "Best addition to the smoking garage yet....." I was hoping to see a Rolls Royce.

[BellevilleMXZ]

9 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

When I saw the title "Best addition to the smoking garage yet....." I was hoping to see a Rolls Royce.

LOL I wish.....

[papatrips]

I found that putting kids foam locking floor squares (the multi-colour ones)down help remove the cold garage floor. 

I purchased a portable pop up ice fishing shelter and put it up in my garage when I want to have a cigar in the Canadian winter. My friends and neighbours laugh at me. They ask me if I caught anything yet.....but I don't care I am warm!  I can get it up to 68-70 in it. With the radiant heat, it heats the fabric inside and those mats help a lot.

I have also made a makeshift shelter using my kids hockey net and put tarps over it and sat inside. Hell he can even shoot while I am in it because he can't hit the net. (I kid)

I use either a little buddy propane heater or a infrared little furnace I got at factory direct for 60 bucks for heat source. 

I am selling my ice fishing hut  and I am now using one of those beach umbrella/shelters you can lay on its side. My next step will be to attach a SOL Emergency Shelter blanket with the reflective material to the inside.  Should work just as well.

[fastkiller13]

I recommend one of these. It's my winter smoking best friend. Was so hot tonight I had to back up a few feet.