Question About Using a Propane Forced Air (torpedo style) Heater in Garage

[kc]

I have a 55,000 BTU propane forced air heater that I am using to warm up my detached uninsulated, and somewhat drafty 2.5 car garage. I open a window to ensure that carbon monoxide does not build up.

My question is about safe placement of the propane tank which is fueling the heater. I know propane is a heavy gas that sinks and pools. Safety guidelines say not to bring the propane tank into the area you are heating. The hose that came with the heater is 10' long. I need another 5' or 10' to position the heater where I want it and have the tank placed outdoors. Is adding an extension or replacing the

10' hose with a longer hose going to be detrimental the performance of the heater?

Or, am I OK bringing the tank in the garage as long as I've tested to ensure there are no propane leaks at the tank and heater?

Any ideas/experience would be appreciated.

[hallerb]

I have used tanks indoors for short times, after a friends house fire.

I would buy a longer hose from a gas supplier, like a place that sells welding supplies.

The dnger is a tank leak when your not around open door spark! BOOM:(

Better to roll heater outdoors when not in use

Or run a natural gas or power line for alternative heat when needed

[Tom Kendrick]

[kc]

Thanks for the answers

I'm going to store the heater in my garage and the propane tank outdoors. With the tank disconnected I don't see any reason to keep the heater stored outdoors.

I'll look into getting a 20' hose, so that when I'm using the heater in the garage, the tank remains outside of the garage.