In this post we are going to review our electric construction heater so if you are looking for a quick and effective way of heating your construction site? Whether you have to start-up a piece of equipment after it has been sitting in the brutal cold for days or maybe you have to heat-up a particular space like a tent or building, these construction heaters featured in this post can get you up and go quickly during the colder months of the year.
Best Overall Construction Heater
Introducing the HPL 600D7 heater for construction site
Speaking from the point-of-view of “how much stuff” I can get for the money spent, we recommend the HPL 600D7 portable construction heater. This unit comes pre-built with an electric construction heater that is fully capable of producing recirculating heat, which benefits your pocket when it comes to fuel savings. This outdoor construction heater can produce 588,000 BTUs with a Temperature range of 150 °F – 250 °F. The maximum air Delivery Rate is 5,500 CFM with an option to increase the rate to 6,500 CFM.
Additionally, placed within the system is an MQ Power 7000 generator that delivers reliable power in a compact sound attenuated package. Its size makes it ideal for construction, standby or industrial applications.
Lastly, this heater for the construction site contains bright high mast floodlights attached to a light tower that extends up to 23ft into the air. The light produced can be focused and repositioned to suit your lighting needs. The best part of this outdoor construction heater is that it is entirely self-reliant. You can drag this unit to the middle of nowhere and still have access to heat, power and lighting up to 24hrs on full load. To learn more about the HPL and book a demo, please contact us today, and we will be happy to assist you.
Check out this short video about the HPL 600-D7 stand-alone electric heater
Best Budget Construction Heater
Introducing the BT Blaze 200 DG Turbo space heater
The BT BLAZE 200 DG TURBO is the most efficient and high-performance heater in its class. 86% Efficient with Recirculating Capabilities to minimize your fuel costs! The Blaze 200 D/G Turbo can deliver clean hot air through 150ft of ducting with no thermal cycling! First-ever in its class!
This heater features include 175,000 BTU/h, 3,250 CFM, which by the way, is the highest in its class, and this electric construction heater has a Ductability of 150 ft., with a Max of 50ft on Return. The Overall Dimensions for this construction site heater are 48.5″ X 30.6″ X 65″.
Check out a short video about this BT BLAZE 200 DG Turbo construction space heater
Best Runner Up for Electric Construction Heater
Introducing the BT Blaze 600D Turbo electric heater
The BT Blaze 600D Turbo is a great runner up for electric construction heaters that have recirculating capabilities. With features like 6,500 CFM, and running duct lines to 150 feet with a full load power consumption of a mere 11.5 amps, it’s not surprising why the Blaze 600D Turbo boasts the highest performance level in its class. Capable of 3″ of static pressure comes with Whisper-Quiet Operation, 240° F Heat Rise and Air Recirculating Capabilities. The low amp draw (11.5 A) and high static capabilities make the Turbo adaptable to unpredictable environments. The sleek and compact design (76.7″ x 31″ x 57.6″) combines efficiency with high performance making the 600 Turbos flexible to various heating and drying applications.
Check out a short video about the BT BLAZE 600 D Turbo Portable construction heater
Best Portable Construction Heater under $10K
Introducing the The Frost Fighter IDF500 Portable construction heater
The Frost Fighter IDF500 is the perfect solution where clean, dry heat is required to complete a project on time and within budget. Ductable up to 50ft, our IDF lineup comes standard with many features designed for safety, performance, and efficiency not found on competitive systems: Fully Insulated Jacket, Industrial Grade Beckett Burner (Oil/Diesel), Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger, Satin Coated Steel, Powder Coated Paint, Environmental Spill-Containment Tank (Oil/Diesel), LED Polarity Lighting, High Limit Safety Switch, 6-Ply Pneumatic wheels, Adaptable Duct Connection, 3-Trials for Ignition (LP/NG) and Ball Valve Switchover from propane to Natural Gas (LP/NG).
How about an alternative to an electric construction heater?
The BT400NEX-SERIES of stand-alone may be right up your alley.
The BT400NEX Series of construction heaters comes in two flavours, diesel (BT-400NEX-D) or gas (BT-400NEX-G). This series of units breaks the cold barrier and keeps your cold-weather jobs going. These heaters can operate continuously in temperatures down to -54°C (-65°F) and produces 400,000 BTU/h.
The BT 400NEX Series of heaters offers a high-efficiency stainless steel heat exchanger that exhausts all combustion gases up the exhaust stack. This exhaust stack allows the heater to provide 100% breathable air, which can be blown into an aircraft cabin, aircraft engine, a worksite, tent or building. These heaters are certified for indoor use, which means they can operate free-standing inside a building provided that the exhaust fumes are plumbed up a stack to the outside of the building.
