Building A Man Cave Out Of A Storage Building, Was Wondering If A 5,000 Btu Electric Fireplace Would Heat It?
I want the temperature to be 70 degrees throughout the winter, it gets around 20 degrees around here. The building that will be heated is 200 square feet and will be insulated throughout.
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October 3, 2009 @ 11:00 pm
If I were taking on such a project for myself, I would invest in sealing any possible air leaks first, and then focus on high insulation R-factors — highest in the ceiling area, next highest in the walls, and any compromises left to the flooring. With enough attention to stopping any air leakage and providing sufficient insulation, 5000 btus is certain to maintain the temperatures you want. Air temperatures will most efficiently be maintained if you provide yourself an air-lock type of entrance — an entry chamber that divides the outdoors from the indoor heated space. Close the outside door before opening the interior one. This might enhance the “cave” imagery too!
October 4, 2009 @ 1:18 am
200 sq ft is the area, you need to get the volume
LxHxW = V….equals cubic feet
5000 btu is about 1.6kW.
Assuming it is 8ft high you would have 1600 cu.ft.
I think you will struggle with 1.5kW / 500Btu.to attain a 20 deg. rise
October 4, 2009 @ 7:59 am
i’d bump it up a bit, maybe 7,000-10,000 btu