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Details: Mr. Heater F271380 MH85QFAV Forced Air Propane Heater
Brand: Mr. Heater
Heavy-duty variable heat output design built for the jobsite! This Mr. Heater 50-85,000 BTU Liquid Propane Forced Air Heater comes with a standard 10′ hose and regulator and new for 2014 we included the patented, Quiet Burner Technology. Along with all of the safety you would expect of a Mr. Heater product. This unit can heat areas up tp 2,125 sq ft. Equipped with a factory installed High limit switch and thermoelectric safety valve you can feel comfortable using this heater on any jobsite and now you can do it 50% quieter. Just plug the heater into a 110v outlet hook up the included hose and regulator to a 20lb propane tank or larger and you are ready to take the chill out of any job!
Advantages
- Products can be returned
- Make sure this fits by entering your model number.
- Quiet Burner Technology-50% Quieter than a standard propane heater
- Includes thermostat, 10ft hose & regulator
- High-Temperature limit switch
- Heavy-duty handle
Notice
- Is an online purchase
- Delivery may be delayed in some areas.
Buyer Guide Natural Gas Space Heaters
There are many good reasons to buy an NG space heater, but how do you know which model is right for your home?- Size. Choose a space heater that fits comfortably within your home. Small space heaters are ideal for small rooms, and large models work best in larger areas.
- Location. Where you place your space heater can have a significant impact on its efficiency. Some space heaters are best for placement near windows, while others work best by fireplaces, in basements, or in other damp or shady locations.
- Efficiency. Look for units with a high coefficient of performance (COP) rating. A COP of 3.0 or higher is considered efficient.
- Safety features. Make sure the space heater youre considering has a tip-over switch, an automatic shut-off function, and a safety valve.
- Warranty. Look for a warranty thats at least 10 years long.
- Recycling. Many space heaters can be disposed of in a regular trash receptacle. Others must be recycled.
- Ratings. Most space heaters have Energy Star ratings.
How to choose Natural Gas Space Heaters
To choose natural gas space heaters, homebuyers will need to consider a few different things. First, they need to know the heating capacity that they need. Second, they will need to consider how much space the heater will cover. Finally, they need to think about how much energy the heater will use, and where the heater will be located.Heating Capacity: To find the heating capacity they need, homebuyers will have to figure out how much space the heater will cover. The rule of thumb for this is to choose the heater that will cover 12-15% of their home’s total area.
The amount of space that the space heater will cover is mostly determined by the size of the home. For example, if a home has 1,000 square feet, a 10,000 BTU unit would cover 100-150 square feet.
How to use Natural Gas Space Heaters
Natural gas space heaters use a similar concept as other space heaters, but they have the added advantage of using natural gas instead of electricity. There are several different types of natural gas space heaters available, but all of them operate using the same general method.To understand how natural gas space heaters work, you must first understand how natural gas is delivered to homes. Natural gas is delivered to your home through a pipe that reaches from a main gas line. Most homes have a single main gas line that reaches from the gas companys underground supply to your home.
When the gas company delivers natural gas to your home, it pushes the gas through a regulator valve. This valve releases a certain amount of gas into the home each time the main valve is open. This amount of gas depends on the size of the pipe that reaches from the gas line to your home.
When the main gas valve is open, it releases a certain amount of gas into the home. This amount of gas determines how much gas will be pushed through the regulator valve each time it is opened.
Because the amount of gas released into the home varies by the size of the pipe, the amount of gas pushed into the main valve will vary as well. Over time, this will affect the amount of gas pushed through the regulator valve and the temperature of the home.




