For many businesses, central heating is not an option, especially when you have outdoor work like building or laying concrete. This is why self contained heaters can make the difference between working and not working in winter. Here are some of the benefits of these units and the many options you have today.
What Are Self Contained Heating Units?
Self contained refers to a complete heating system which is portable. All you need to do is bring it in and start it up. There is no need to look for an external electrical power source. Most of these heaters are mounted on a frame with axles and wheels and are easy to hook up just like a trailer.
Why Choose Portable Heat Systems?
When you have a portable heating unit (capable of running on its own), you are not limited to where you can bring your heat. You can hook these heating units up to a truck and pull them to your intended destination. This is an important feature because many construction projects do not have a working source of electricity.
You can choose an excellent and very efficient skid mounted system. However, if your area has no power, you may need to bring in a generator. This not only increases your heating costs, but can take up a great deal more space. This is not a concern with portable self contained heaters. These units come with their own built in generators, so power is readily available.
Heating Options
Portable heating units are not just for small jobs, even though you can purchase a unit with 325,000 BTU per hour capacity. For larger projects you can buy a heater with a tandem axle and over one million BTU per hour capabilities.
Duct Heating
Some of the better portable units have the capacity for duct heating. In fact, the blowers are powerful enough to allow for 300 feet of duct heat. In an emergency situation during extremely cold temperatures, this can be the answer to many problems associated with freezing.
Backward Inclined Blowers
The best self contained heaters come with powerful centrifugal type blowers. These are circular “wheel type” fans like the ones you see in central heating and cooling systems. These blowers are extremely efficient and very durable. They are easy to care for and require very little maintenance. When you choose your heaters from a trusted source, you can depend on high quality and great customer support and service.
