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ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
Item# 177217
With this ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater, your refuge will be a comfortable one. An incredible 99.9% efficiency reduces fuel usage and saves money. Product Style: Wall heater, Heating Capability (sq. ft.): 1,100, BTU Output: 30,000, Color: Black, Oxygen Depletion Sensor: Yes, Thermostat Included: Yes, Blower Included: No, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 8 x 26 5/8 x 23 1/2 Patented technology burns either natural gas or propane fuel Works with the ProCom Manual/Automatic Thermostat Blower, Item# 173957 (sold separately) Oxygen depletion sensor for safety Not for sale in California or Canada. Check your local regulations on installation restrictions and requirements Propane use requires 100-lb. tank or larger with two-stage adjustable regulator available from gas supply company.
Questions & Answers for ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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How close can I park beside unit?
Narrow garage area and was wondering: if you install at the 18 inches off the floor on the side of the garage - any concerns about how close the mirrors or doors of a car would be to the unit? Should I worry about how much heat is coming off the front of the unit causing paint to bubble?
asked 4 months, 3 weeks ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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3 feet would be enough. Majority of the heat rises up from the unit. Don't put anything above the heater.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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cssfixit
- Eastern PA
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answer 2
If you can FULLY open your car doors inside the garage, you are plenty far from the heat source to avoid damage to the vehicle. Remember, this is an open flame source, no fuel vapors. Gas cans should not be stored in the same area as this heater is used.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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betrloading
- North Idaho
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answer 3
The heat tends to rise from the unit. Its not a Radiant heater. so objects can be placed quite close.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Mechan
- MA
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answer 4
A lot of heat comes off the top of this unit so I would make sure to have at least two feet between the heater and a parked car. I mounted mine higher (about three feet high).
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Wysiwyg
- Portland
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answer 5
I have a covered car parked within 12 inches of the heater and, since the heat rises, the cover barely gets warm.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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welditrob
- Forest Lakes, AZ
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answer 6
You need to be sure that you have the heater mounted to the proper height off the floor of 3 feet. Then if you are operating the heater your vehicle should be a minimum of 2 feet away from the heater.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Can this unit sit on carpeting or does it need to rest on some sort of solid surface that's heat resistant
asked 1 year, 2 months ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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For safety, this unit needs to be mounted on the wall.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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answer 2
No, it needs minimum 18 inches from flammable products and carpeting I would not recommed.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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rbh68
- cutchogue ny
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answer 3
Considering that the hookups for LP or Natural are on the bottom of the unit, that would eliminate any ground mounting. The directions call for I believe 18 inches off the floor wall mounted.
answered 11 months ago
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Alan94
- Millville, NJ
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answer 4
Top 25 Contributor
I had some tile left over from a bathroom remodel and used that to place the heater onto. I used 4 12x12 tiles to make a nice little are for it.
The instructions suggest keeping it off the carpet because of the heat created.
The instructions suggest keeping it off the carpet because of the heat created.
answered 7 months ago
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hart3856
- Breckenridge, CO
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answer 5
On page 9 of the manual, it states that 2 inches of clearance is needed above carpet or other comustible material. The unit will not stand by itself. The gas connections are on the bottom.
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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ATLASmaker
- Three Forks, MT
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dose the thermostat work with out power and blower
asked 8 months ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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The thermostat will work without power as the thermostat does not require electricity. The blower will not operate without electricity but the heater will still operate without the blower.
answered 8 months ago
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answer 2
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Yes these units are electricity free, unless you add a blower. Set the desired temp you want and forget about it. I do not add a blower to my units since we live someplace that the power frequently goes out. These are the best way to keep your house warm other than a wood stove, but that is so much extra work.
Been using this model for almost 10 years and love it!
Been using this model for almost 10 years and love it!
answered 7 months ago
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hart3856
- Breckenridge, CO
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answer 3
Yes the heater's thermostat functions without the optional fan. The heater does not require any electrical connections if used without the fan.
answered 6 months ago
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WarmInColorado
- Denver, CO
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answer 4
The only electrical power item on the heater is the blower.
answered 5 months, 3 weeks ago
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ATLASmaker
- Three Forks, MT
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answer 5
Yes, no power is needed unless you have ordered the additional blower.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
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BGHNMESA
- Payson, AZ
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does this unit make noise while working?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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Edmo
- Northern Arizona
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answer 1
Yes there is going to be some noise when the pilot kicks on. The optional blower would have a slight hum to it.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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answer 2
no, very quiet, if using optional blower, you can barely hear the fan running
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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wrnchmstr
- new iberia,la
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answer 3
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Quiet as a church mouse. You do not know it is even running.
answered 7 months ago
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hart3856
- Breckenridge, CO
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answer 4
Its silent, and thats what I love about this thing. I can watch TV in the garage while working on my projects.
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Mechan
- MA
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Can this be used inside a house?
asked 1 year, 7 months ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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Jackensfish
- AZ
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answer 1
Yes in living area if the correct outside air is followed
This is showed in manual
But not near or in bedrooms (baths)
This is showed in manual
But not near or in bedrooms (baths)
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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jss42
- mi
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answer 2
This unit has an ODS (oxygen depletion sensor) and a thermostat so it is safe for indoor use. However, the blower is optional. See the attached item.
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answered 1 year ago
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answer 3
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Totally I got two in my house running right now and have been for years :)
answered 7 months ago
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hart3856
- Breckenridge, CO
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jgnition
In one of your Q&A's you state the unit makes some noise "when the pilot 'kicks in'.Doe the mean the unit has electronic ignition?
Thanks, Don
Thanks, Don
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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The Vent Free Garage Heater has an electric piezo ignition, the same as a gas grill.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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answer 2
The only noise I hear is the flame coming on. No more that what a cook stove makes. When you light the pilot, which is electronic, you hear a clicking. But that is all.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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DUCKBOB
- Farmer City IL.
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answer 3
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Nope it is clicking noise not electric.
answered 7 months ago
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hart3856
- Breckenridge, CO
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How warm is this unit when heating? I have young kids and I see you do not recommend the radiant-heat version of this heater around children.
asked 1 year, 2 months ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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answer 1
This unit is not a "cool touch" heater. One that is a radiant unit is listed below. It is not a 30,000 but a 25,000 btu.
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ProCom Radiant Vent-Free Liquid Propane Heater - 25,000 BTU, Model# ML250TPA
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answer 2
The heater top portion gets very hot, I wouldn't recommend this unit around small children.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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karotop
- Wichita, Ks
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answer 3
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My kids are small 8,6,4 and they do not got near them. The heat put off by these is hot enough they do not like getting close. I had these heaters before they were born and even when they were younger they stayed away, plus I installed the units about 4 ft off the ground, so wee ones would have trouble getting to them.
answered 7 months ago
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hart3856
- Breckenridge, CO
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What is the wire on the back of the heater for?
On the back of the heater there is a wire that is attached to the main body and the access door to the propane and natual gas selector. What is it for?
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asked 6 months ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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It is there simply to ensure the access door doesn't get lost when removed to switch between LP and NG.
answered 6 months ago
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WarmInColorado
- Denver, CO
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answer 2
That wire is to make sure that access door stays attached to heater and doesn't get discarded. The access door contains safety-critical information.
answered 6 months ago
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ntcust101
- Richmond, VA
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answer 3
The wire is just holding your warranty information on the unit and should be left there.
answered 6 months ago
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approximately what is the gas usage/hr.?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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giggy
- Athol , MA
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answer 1
This heater will consume approximately 1.38 lbs per hour of propane or 29.12 cubic feet per hour of natural gas.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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answer 2
THE REAL ANSWER FOR NAT GAS IS IN 'THERMS' USED FOR YOU ARE BILLED BY THE UTILITY IN THERMS. LOOK AT YOUR BILL-EACH MONTH YOUR TERM USAGE WILL BE SHOWN. GOT OUT OT YOUR GAS METER AND IN THE BOX WILL SHOW THE PRESENT THERM READING. COME BACK 24 HRS LATER AND SEE THE CHANGE. I USE 2-3 THERMS PER DAY AT SETTING ON 2. THATS ALL! THE UTILTY CO I EXPECT WILL SOON HAVE THESE BANNED. YOUR GAS FURANCE IS USING ANYWHERE FROM 60,000 TO 120,000 BTUS. HERE YOU ARE USING ANYWHERE 10,000-30,000. IF YOU PUT TWO IN YOUR TWO LEVEL HOUSE YOU CAN HETA YOUR ENTIRE HOUSE. I USE ONE BUT I MOVE IT INTO THE OPEN STAIRCASE AT NIGHT.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
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JOEesq
- EAST HAMPTON NY
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can this heater be used with an external thermostat to control heater operation?
asked 1 year, 8 months ago on ProCom Dual Fuel Vent-Free Blue Flame Garage Heater - 30,000 BTU, Model# MD300TGA
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papaflan
- Mass
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This heater does not come set up to be used with an external thermostat.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
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answer 2
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Nope the thermostat is mounted directly on the machine.
answered 7 months ago
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hart3856
- Breckenridge, CO
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