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too big of heater??


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Just finished the frame and shell of my first wheelhouse 7x14 w/ a 3 foot V, I'm pretty happy with everything but am now working on the inside and want to get it on the ice ASAP. Question I have is that I bought a 40k BTU suburban vented furnace from a friend and am assuming this thing will keep it plenty warm on a lower setting but don't want overkill. This is my first build and would like to know if this setup will work or if there any potential drawbacks to this setup w/ 2 20 Lb tanks. I plan on placing several vents up high and using some fans for circulation. Thanks for any input.

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i a think 40k heater will be plenty for that size house,i have a 30k in my 8x18 perm and it kicks butt, yours sholud keep it plenty warm on lower settings/less gas usage, so the 2 20lbers should last quite a while, as far as overkill, it will be more heater than you'll ever need.

did you get a good deal on it?

goodluck finishing your house, looks like you may have a little while to finish it with this nice spring weather were haveing.

mike,

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i have a 20k btu but my perm house is very well insulated.i use 100lb tank last about 10 to 12 days.heater is always on low like i said its very well insulated.ppl from lotw said i should have atleast a 30 btu up in the cold tundra but my 20 btu works well but then again my house is very well insulated lol

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