Heaters: fast warmth for the workshop, machine shed and barn
Cold fingers slow down every repair. A heater brings warmth right to where you are working, running on electricity or on gas.
Heaters: warmth exactly where you need it
An unheated workshop turns every winter repair into a test of patience. A fan heater creates a bearable temperature within minutes, without you having to heat the whole shed all the time. You will find electric heaters from Elmag and Güde from 2000 to 15000 watts here, plus a compact gas heater with cartridges and an oil-free hose for jobs with no power connection.
Warmth in the workshop and the machine shed
For a spot at the workbench, a small unit is enough. The GEH 2000 P and the EUROHEAT WE 3000 run off a normal 230 V socket and can simply be put wherever the spanners are out. Bigger rooms need more in reserve: the DE 5000, DE 9000 and DE 15000 models work on three-phase power (400 V) and noticeably warm up a machine shed or an open workshop too. The stepped control is handy: you heat hard at first and then hold the temperature at lower output, instead of switching the unit on and off all the time.
Frost protection and use without a power point
In winter it is often not about comfort but about nothing freezing up. A heater keeps pipes and drinkers frost-free, thaws out frozen equipment and warms the farrowing area before the sow arrives. Where there is no socket nearby, the Little Buddy gas heater takes over: it runs on a cartridge, is set up in no time and comes along to the trailer or the shelter. One thing to remember: a gas heater uses up oxygen and belongs only in well-ventilated rooms, never in a tightly closed container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which output suits my room?
As a rough guide, reckon on around 100 watts per square metre at normal ceiling height. In draughty sheds and under high ceilings, choose one class larger.
Do the large units need three-phase power?
Yes. From 5000 watts upwards the heaters are designed for a 400 V connection. The smaller 2000 and 3000 watt models get by on a normal socket.
Can I run the gas heater in the barn?
Only with good ventilation and at a distance from straw, hay and tarpaulins. Combustion produces exhaust gases and moisture, so fresh air always has to flow in.
Choosing the right heater
The room comes first: for a corner at the workbench or a small office, a 2000 to 3000 watt unit on a normal socket is enough. If you want to bring a machine shed or a large workshop up to temperature, there is no way around the three-phase models with 5000 to 15000 watts, and for those you need a suitable 400 V connection. If it is about short jobs far from any cable, in a shelter or at the trailer, the gas heater with a cartridge is the more flexible answer; there, keep a strict eye on fresh air and on distance from anything flammable. For frost protection on pipes and drinkers, a small unit that only runs now and then usually does the job. Before you buy, also check which connection really exists at the planned spot and whether it is properly fused, which saves you a return later on.