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Modine HDS heater (post #141516)

woodhors on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 18:11
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Anyone have any experience with a Modine HDS heater for a shop? Thanks

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by rshelly in reply to woodhors [original] on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 14:52

I installed the Modine Hot Dawg in my shop last fall. It works great. The HDS model is the one with separated combustion air, which is the one I have. It draws air from outside the shop. 


I would buy this heater again. 


Randy.

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by woodhors in reply to Anonymous [original] on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 15:23

Thanks Randy - I felt pretty good about the choice just based on the literature but it is nice to have personal experiences. What size did you get? Size of shop? Thanks Again --- Woodhors

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by rshelly in reply to Anonymous [original] on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 18:30

I have the HDS 45 and my shop is approx 20' x 32', very well insulated. The heater keeps it at a constant temperature. If anything, it is probably bigger than I need.


I paid $892 for the heater, and $167 for the concentric vent kit. The vent kit allowed me to run only one pipe to the outside. I purchased it online from http://store.h-mac.com/indoorgasheat.html. They also offer free shipping.


Let me know if you have any other questions.


Randy.

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rshelly, Have you figured out (post #141516, reply #7 of 9)

by deerfielder in reply to Anonymous [original] on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 07:55

rshelly,

Have you figured out how much your HDS 45 costs to operate
each month or heating season? I'm stongly considering one for
my 24 x 36 shop and any info would help.

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I just installed this unit in (post #141516, reply #4 of 9)

by GolferFrankT in reply to woodhors [original] on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 09:41

I just installed this unit in about the same sized space I couldn't be happier with it.

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I have been contemplating the (post #141516, reply #5 of 9)

by jhonbaker in reply to woodhors [original] on Sun, 01/10/2010 - 11:01

I have been contemplating the same purchase - Right now I am using small electric heaters which are okay I guess... With this ringing endorsement I think it's a go!

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I don't have anywhere near (post #141516, reply #6 of 9)

by Ellesson in reply to woodhors [original] on Sun, 01/17/2010 - 10:41

I don't have anywhere near the budget for a Hot Dawg and my shop is an insulated & sheetrocked 2 1/2 car garage. I'm concerned about dust & combustion. Apologize if this question has been asked before but it's cold & damp out in my garage and I'm looking at not only being uncomfortable but my tools potentially rusting. Suggestions? Thanks all,
Sherry E.

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Sorry, I don't know. It is on (post #141516, reply #8 of 9)

by rshelly in reply to woodhors [original] on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 14:52

Sorry, I don't know. It is on the same meter with the house so I haven't done a comparison.

Randy.

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Thanks anyway. (post #141516, reply #9 of 9)

by deerfielder in reply to rshelly [original] on Sun, 02/07/2010 - 18:15

Thanks anyway.