Looked but never ordered a sherape. Might wanna get back to that soon.

I'm interested in how that IR works out Stogie. Sounds like you got a deal. I've looked at them, but the bigger ones run hundreds of dollars or more.

Short answer: it worked.

I only used it for one night, and there ws no wind (wind is not supposed to affect IR heaters) so I can't speak to varied conditions, but it definitely worked on the low 50's temp night I used it. It is directional, so if it's aimed at one side of you, the other side may still feel cold, but overall i was very happy with it. Plus, it's Costco, so if I hate it in a month or it breaks, I can just bring it back.

https://www.costco.com/dr.-heater-portable-or-ceiling-and-wall-mount-infrared-heater-for-indoor/outdoor.product.4000191194.html 

(It's $10 cheaper in-store since no shipping required)


The standing propane heater is definitely better for "area heating" or if there are more than one person needing warmth, though.

I do not like the hot or the cold... which is why I am waiting on the contractor to enclose my lanai. That'll be the "Inclement weather" smoking lounge. Portable AC and all. 🇨🇮

Just a quick follow up.

The weather app says it's 39 right now and this thing is keeping me very comfortable. Granted it's on high and only four feet away from me, but I am relaxing in jeans and a hoodie and feel mostly warm.

Success.

I call that a win stogie

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Took another look and narrowed it down to two. Wifey thinks I’m nuts…she’s pretty much right. 🤣

the weather here sux. 35 to 40 degrees, which isnt actually too bad for January in NY, but the rain is ruining my smoking time. Im toying with a getting a shed, converting it to a man cave, and spending my time in there watch Football and smoking. Wife gave me her blessing...but i dont think she realizes what a 10 x 10 shed costs...

Stogie, how did you fix the problem of only one side of you being warm? Heater in front of you? Behind you?

And what's the btu output on yours? I didn't see a rating. I did see that it has 900W, 1200W, and 1500W settings. 1500 watts is a lot of juice. You can grow weed with less than that. Not that you should, just highlighting the opportunity costs ...

I have it at about 11:00 relative to me sitting and while there are some cold spots on me, overall I'm nice and comfortable even in the 30s and 40s. It's weird, the less you wear the warmer you are (IR heats your skin much better than your clothes).

Because it's IR, I dont think there are btu ratings, at least none I could find. I would say that on high it feels just like my propane heater on max. I rarely ran the propane heater on max though since it would kill a tank in a few hours. The two main advantages of the IR in my mind are the wind proof effect of the IR and no need for buying tanks of propane.

Wonder if a little metal backsplash behind you would radiate the heat around you?

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Mraia you can snag blueprints off the web and build yourself a shed pretty easy built my parents a 12x12 pretty easily. All you need is a hammer nails and circular saw. Made a flat roof that’s slanted one direction to make it easy instead of dealing with angles for the rafters.

If you’re handy with the sort of thing lumber prices are respectable right now. Wouldn’t cost a fortune

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