KEROSENE GARAGE HEATERS. MASTER 80,000 BTU VS MR. HEATER TORPEDO HEATER 75K BTU.
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Do you want to heat your garage without going deaf? I know I do. I just wanted to Drop a quick comparison between my old torpedo heater and the new Master Radiant forced air kerosene heater I just picked up. Hopefully this helps other people out. My garage is 24x32x12
Update****After a few months mine has proven to be completely unreliable so buyer beware on this one. Great heat source but unreliable unfortunately - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I have run the same reddy heater 55,000 btu heater since 1995, that heater has performed flawlessly. I started out running it on k1 kerosene and later switched it to #2 off road diesel. The diesel produces much much less smell than k1, the k1 puts out slightly more heat though. I have it on a plug in thermostat which makes it set and forget, I personally hate having to babysit a heater when trying to get work done. I like the new style radiant heaters but I wonder about long term durability. The old torpedo heaters are tough and easy to repair when needed, I like to buy old ones to repair and sell. I do like the quietness of the new heaters and when I finally wear out my old one I will probably buy one, enjoyed the video thanks for taking the time to put it together for us.
At this point I’m back to using my old torpedo. The new radiant has just been more trouble than it’s worth. You can’t beat the durability of the reddy heater. I love how quiet the new ones are but if they require me to work on them constantly then it’s just not worth it
Just bought a used one. That is like brand new and the guy had it for a year. And lol he just used outside on his deck last winter. For a party because it covid and he didn't want a lot of people in the house. He said for even being outside in the cold he could not believe how it kept people warm. Now I have it. I am so impressed. I had a 150000 BTU Reddy heater. This master Heats my garage up quicker quieter and cleaner. Never puff smoke when I turn it on. And when I turn it off. I just hope it's reliable. Because there is a lot going inside this unit.
I just bought an 185000 btu torpedo Mr Heater at Rural King. It seems much quieter than yours and there are no fumes. It’s a diesel/kerosene model and I’m burning #2 diesel fuel. So far I love it.
The new torpedo heaters are much better. As I said mine is an old version. They have improved over the years for sure.
I just bought the Master for a partially covered patio TV spot and am very impressed. Thanks for the great video.
I'm a retired drywall business owner and have used above every heater there is I guess. The old Reddy heaters are the best and would last forever. Keep the plug changed or clean and they are gold. The newer heater's on the market have a computer board and are not as reliable. The radiant heater's are awful to fuel and the more you use them the harder they are to start. I have a 30 by 30 garage and this is what I did. I made a metal peace to sit in the bottom of a window and put the space heater outside on a covered platform. I used a normal thermostat mounted on the wall inside from the heater . I ran ducting from the heater to the window. All the sound is outside and the heater draws constant fresh air. I also use diesel fuel in it. .When it warms up I undo three screws and put the heater back in the garage in storage for the summer..55000 btu.
Thank you for this video I made my mind up going after a Master now
Thanks! One thing I would do differently is I would get the extended warranty. They do have failures so it’s piece of mind
That is a gorgeous Turbo 944 you got there!
Thank you very much
Regardless, it's still loud. I was gonna buy the Master brand at Tractor supply, but it had way too many bad reviews. I ended up buying the Dyna Glo Deluxe, heats up my 24x25 uninsulated shop in less than 10 minutes, even with the door open. I can leave the door open, and work very comfortably. I plan to insulate my shop, then run the torpedo heater to heat it up fast, then turn on an electric heater to keep it warm with no noise. If it starts to get cold, flip on the torpedo for a couple minutes. I like to listen to music while i weld , so i like it quiet.
Appreciate the input. The master does have bad reviews and I have had issues with mine since this review. That why I recommend getting a service plan if people buy it. As far as noise I have to say yes..they still are noisy but nowhere near as noisy as my old torpedo so I guess it’s personal opinion. Also thanks for the Dynamic glo suggestion. I looked at them as well. Probably should have went with that one.
This the 3rd winter with mine,you will love it ,don't have to scream when talking to someone in shop
Awesome!
I had to give it a good rating and a thumbs up just because he hates unboxing and unboxing videos are the worst.
Haha. Well I appreciate it
I bought the dyna glo deluxe 9-18-18 it's quiet compared to my old torpedo i bought in 1990 that still works today.ran the dyna glo had problems starting in cold weather smoking black smoke all over,then it would run for 5 minutes and shut down,took apart to clean,photo sensor,filter, spark igniter ,numerous times,still the same.i had it for 2 years and threw it to the curb.so for now I'm taking my old remington heartier out of retirement
In this video, it sounds like your torpedo heater's fan bearings are probably shot, which makes it sound louder than it should. The underlying combustion sound seems to be about the same with the torpedo heater having a more throaty and pleasant sound.
The Master read 72 db and the Buddy 82 db. i measured your video sound using my Apple watch. Held it at my speaker in the same spot to check both.
Thanks! Kinda crazy. I would have assumed a greater than 10db difference but heck I’ll take it 😀
Good test, i like your logic there on reasons to go with the newer tech....It's really something to have such a 'quality of life' feature on tools these days. I didn't hear the sound difference from the audio of your video here... but i can imagine a big reason why could be that mic is using some auto gain control (agc) to purposely compress the output for a wider response range. That sort of takes away from your main selling point in your explanation. The way i would think about the difference in tech here is by understanding that the diameter of the new is about 2 or 3 times the diameter of the older torpedo heater Meaning that in order to meet the same (though slightly better) heat output rating (Btu rating) the new heater only needs 1/3 to 1/2 the mass flow rate, or in this case VELOCITY. I can logically understand that slower moving air yields a lower volume device. So it makes sense the bigger diameter likely is quieter.
I run mine on diesel fuel instead of kerosene. It burns cleaner than kerosene, no smoke or smell. Diesel puts out more BTUs than kerosene and it's alot cheaper too! My carbon monoxide detector has never gone off. I don't keep any door or windows open, eveything is sealed tight. It only has to run about 15 - 20 minutes to heat the shop then it shuts down.
What kind you got that shits down ?
@@joeysowell116 It don't "shit" down it shuts down. I have one with a thermostat built in so I can set it at whatever temp I want then it just shuts down and starts up when it gets cold in the shop. It's a Mr Heater 80,000 BTU.
@@PainterD54did it smell when you tried kerosene?
@@pauliebots I ran kerosene in my smaller one (50,000 BTU) and didn't like the smell, so I run my new one (80,000 BTU) on straight diesel and there's a little puff of smoke when it comes on cold, but burns clean after that. I do smell the diesel when it first fires up, which I don't mind, but no smell after that.
After running the Remington/Pro temp HH-70-SS and the Mr. heater 70K, you'd think I would know, but I'm still interested in hearing about other people's experiences with these heaters. My Remington quit after 8 years or so...the Mr. heater has a thermostat and I'm still trying to figure out the cooldown cycle with that(If you only have the rocker switch, that makes it easy)...I ran the Mr. Heater outside the garage the first time and it didn't shut off because it was trying to warm the outside to 42 deg., LOL Thanks for your post and your review
You can adjust the old one so the smell in not as bad. Look up diesel heater adjustment. There is adjustment of the air mixture or pressure i forget. I have three of these type.
Thanks. I have adjusted the old one, actually picked up a new one and then but the bullet and installed an 80k btu gas furnace
I have been looking for a garage heater for my videos I do in the winter. people say stay away from Mr buddy heater.
I think watching this a torpedo heater is way to go.
Thanks for the review.
Rich Mowers and Blowers OutDone
Try Sunfire heater
I just burn diesel in my heater it doesn’t smell as much as kerosene and it’s a lot easier to get hold of, I would recommend just using diesel.
I’ve ran diesel in my torpedo before and it messed things up. Of course that one wasn’t rated for diesel so that’s probably why
With 12' ceilings, wouldn't you benefit from ceiling fans? Other wise isn't all that heat just being un used on your ceiling?
Fans would help but hard to do with my lifts
If it's really same as the protemp, then this is 75.000BTU Unit.
If you use carburetor cleaner or other solvents and paint, how bad is the smell from the burning of them through the heater? I have been using torpedo heaters for 30+ years and they are terrible in this respect and my biggest complaint. Maybe I need to go to a system that uses fresh air to the burner. What are your thoughts?
followed as soon as you said "im not going to show you the unboxing"
Hahaha. This seems to be a pretty common annoyance and here I thought it was just me. I did it one time and was instantly ashamed of myself for it
@@garagebeers1 lollll. Still watching your video now . I might be sold on this thing.
Was hoping to find one with a thermostat on it, anti tip, silent drive, multi fuel. (If you know of any)
@@ThinkSimply the mr heater brand has a built in thermostat and honestly has better reliability reviews
@@garagebeers1 nice thanks alot man!!
My 25 year old Craftsman torpedo runs on diesel and will heat up my shop in 30 minutes. Shop is 60W X 50 D X 16 high. So 3000 sq ft. It is noisey and smokey if it doesn't stay lit. A buddy gave me one of the Master Heaters like the yellow one you have, but it will not start on diesel to save it's life. Kerosene here is 2X the price of diesel. Any of you folks have any tips on how to make the Master heater to work on diesel? Don't really car about the noise, I'm hard of hearing anyway, but the old Craftsman Torpedo is getting to be a pain to start now a days. Hoping to be able to run both heaters on differenty sides of the shop and keep the temps consistant.
From what I understand these aren’t a multi fuel and don’t tolerate diesel at all. They will be difficult if not impossible to run. I’m not sure if there is anything you could change to make it more tolerant of diesel but as far as I know Kero is the only thing they will properly run on.
How did the fumes end up being with the Master?? Does that smell burn off over time or you get the smell every time you fire it up? I’m in the same boat as you. My garage is my workshop, gym and beer drinking spot. Lol.
Same. The fumes were always an issue. Even with a new torpedo. Depending on how large your area is I would suggest just running a gas line and going to a forced air hanging unit. That’s what I ended up doing this year. Sorry it took a year to respond 🤣
Look into a diy waste oil heater
OMG that’s fukn loud “Mr.Heater 👀
Nice!!!
Can you use diesel in the Mr heater 70,000 BTU it looks the same as that one
I think I found a heater finally 😆 28x28x14' ceilings. I have a block building w very little insulation but I think the master will work for now thx👍 does the master run on diesel or just kerosene and who sells them?
Just Kerosene for the master. You can get them at tractor supply but I would recommend the Mr heater version of this heater. It has much better reviews and reliability. I actually ended up switching mine out after a month or so due to reliability issues. The heat is great but it wasn’t worth the headache
I'm going to try and 80,000 BTU in a metal building with no insulation and see how it works I'm in Florida and it's supposed to get into the 30s wet cold
Which one is good for using Green House because the cover is plastic ..and what btu I should use for size 40× 12?
Your master brand uses electricity or propane...to use electricity or propane is better?
I’d like to here your report on performance with sub zero outside temps.
Haven’t hit sub zero here yet but in the mid 30’s they do great. Unfortunately reliability has turned out to be a MAJOR issue.
Thanks, looks like a case of “too good to be true” !
@@ussweeneyd It kind of is. But that just may be the master brand. Maybe the Mr heater version would be better
@@garagebeers1 what do you mean? Same issue with having to turn it off and on? Looking to heat up my garage gym with something not too loud but can give off a Ton of heat!
@@_22445 shortly after this video the ignition completely failed and the heater had to be replaced. Didn’t inspire a ton of confidence. I would definitely buy the warranty. I usually don’t but with this one you definitely want it. I’ve heard the new torpedo heaters are much quieter than my old one but I can’t confirm that from personal experience. Either way the heat is very good. Just know that reliability can be an issue and with this specific unit you need to run kerosene and not diesel. I have heard they don’t like diesel
KEROSENE GARAGE HEATERS really suck as for the smell and the $5 or more per gallon.
That’s why I ended up installing a mr heater 80k but forced air furnace this year
When does the fan finally turn off on the Master?
It runs for about 5 minutes for the cool down
Do you still like the master? been a year thanks. i need a heater but dont like the kerosene smell either .
Actually loved it but it started having ignition issues. I just bought a new master torpedo and although it has more smell and is louder it’s better than my old one
How it heater my friend
Ended up switching out to a forced air gas furnace by mr heater. Never looked back
Try the sun fire 150
Those things are beasts from what I’ve see
i have one of these i was the king of theautomotive in florida lol everyone come visit me in between jobs in front of it lol~!~!
I mean do u want it quiet so u can do ur makeup in ur garage.
I’d be devastated if I couldn’t apply my mascara
Or maybe...this may be crazy...so I didn’t go deaf...Na. Definitely the makeup thing
@@garagebeers1 hah a lol
@@garagebeers1 i only do it for my wife noone else.
@@leasttrending to be honest I can tolerate the noise but it’s our beer drinking spot and it gets hard to talk over it.