Earl Weiss
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I'm in the midwest.
Typical tunnel heaters are ceiling hung "Unit heaters." Gas / forced air.
Have had several brands - Reznor, Modine. ADP, Lennox.
Heater corrosion in Damp areas is an issue with moisture laden with soaps etc. Misting in the air and laying on the Units 24/7.
Have tried several things to reduce corrosion:
Cover units with tarps in non heating season.
Position so that they suck air from a drier part of the tunnel.
Now trying Stainless heat exchanger option. Adds about $200 (From $1500 to $1700) to the cost of a 300K BTU unit.
This won't stop rust on other parts like burners etc.
Anyone have better ideas / solutions?
Typical tunnel heaters are ceiling hung "Unit heaters." Gas / forced air.
Have had several brands - Reznor, Modine. ADP, Lennox.
Heater corrosion in Damp areas is an issue with moisture laden with soaps etc. Misting in the air and laying on the Units 24/7.
Have tried several things to reduce corrosion:
Cover units with tarps in non heating season.
Position so that they suck air from a drier part of the tunnel.
Now trying Stainless heat exchanger option. Adds about $200 (From $1500 to $1700) to the cost of a 300K BTU unit.
This won't stop rust on other parts like burners etc.
Anyone have better ideas / solutions?