Fostoria FES10241CA 10KW Portable Electric Salamander Heater - Single Phase 42 Amp Commercial Grade Space Heater for Warehouses, Garages & Outdoor Worksites

I have to say I was a bit concerned about the price but after doing research on the Dr Heater product and then adding the cost of the power cord, etc. there wasn't the gap I initially thought. Also, the unit draws 41 amps and that's it. I just had a shop built on the property with a high bay door for an RV that we may or may not get. I put a full 50 amp RV panel in the rear. No issues whatsoever. I do have a 36 foot RV extension cord on order so I can put the unit anywhere in the shop including by the partially open roll up door for evening cigars and cognac in the winter. Just be reasonable with it, keep it out of the weather, and it should last a long time. I do recommend two people muscling it around for assembly. Once assembled, it rolls around easily. Also for this particular high current plug, play it safe and turn the breaker off when inserting or removing. As one reviewer pointed out, it doesn't blast heat like a propane tube heater, but going with the long game without fumes in the shop will work out fine. Save the propane unit for power outages with a small generator.This does not produce heat like a kerosene or propane heater. I purchased this heater mainly because I had to wear ear plugs when using my large kerosene heater in the barn; I could only work out there for so long due to the noise - not very relaxing.This unit gradually heats the area and the thermostat does not raise the intensity of the heat; this concerned me initially until I looked at the manual once again. That being said, the unit is very quiet, east to move around and can be placed close to where you are working. I was expecting something a little more powerful for the price but now after using the heater a few times am quite pleased with it; especially the lack of noise.As a contractor these are the only heaters I use any more. this is my third one. Works great!Does not come with a power cable. When you can the manufacturer they want an extra $350 for a cable. Also requires a 75 or 100 amp dedicated circuit. So connecting it is a hassle and expensive if you need to get an electrician. It looks solidly built but never took it out of the box. All of these disappointing details are buried in product page and need to be highlighted better by the sellers. I would not recommend for home shop use given the electrical requirements.On a job site, this is a great heater. We are often in a position of heat in new build not on and need heat to finish. Recently working on a 3 story 4,000 sq ft home. Put this in the stair well and the whole house is warm enough to work. Would recommendThe heater are OK. They really don't put much heat our for what you have to go through to hook them up. They are 63 AMPs so you can' t just use a normal 50 AMP 220 plug and receptacle. You have to hard wire them into a 100AMP breaker box with a 80 AMP breaker. I bought two for my warehouse and really doesn't work that well. If you stand in front of them you can feel some heat but that 's about it. For the price they are and the pain of hooking them up don't waste your time or money.Purchased this to replace a kerosene heater. I have only used it approx. 32 hours but it puts out a tremendous amount of clean, dry warm heat. We are using it in the final phase of new construction. The "no fumes" makes this a must.Great heater - safe - will not burn down the house durring construction. They move a lot of air which is great during drywall to help get the moisture out. Quality product.