shed in winter

[mr plasma]

whats the best and cheapest way to light and heat a shed in winter considering electricity isnt an option

[mr plasma]

[euronerd]

I have a gas cylinder in mine. It wasn't intended for light and heat in the shed, but tea. It does do a good job of warming my hands in winter though. For light I have been seriously thinking about looking for a gas fitting from a caravan or boat. They seem to be available although I couldn't find a specific item in my brief search. If you are wanting more serious heating or overnight heat, what about a greenhouse heater? Another alternative is an oil fired heater from a boat or commercial vehicle (type eberspacher into a search engine). Depends how much spare cash you have, but those oil heaters have been around for as long as I can  remember so something would turn up if you are the type to tour the scrapyards. I also tried a disposable barbecue at one point. Not a howling success, and not very instant either.

Geoff.

[Robert_Brenchley]

I have a Primus and an old Tilley lamp. I used to have an ancient solid fuel stove until it got to the stage where flames were coming out of the sides and it had to be retired.

[supersprout]

my shed (when it's built, sore point >:() will have one of them solar lights ;D
http://www.maplin.co.uk/free_uk_delivery/Solar_Shed_Light_46668/Solar_Shed_Light_46668.htm
haven't got as far as thinking about heating!

[mc55]

hmm, I've seen an article somewhere about a candle  being lit inside two small terracotta pots - not sure it'll be enough to warm you through, but its supposed to be an effective way of helping plants / seeds through the spring

[mr plasma]

dont waste your money sprout i bought one.can never tell if its on or off..............i kid not!

[grawrc]

Mr P if Sprouty's got it it'll work!! Wouldn't dare do otherwise ;D ;D

[mr plasma]

get more light from a toch h lamp!
anyone know what im on about

[Sprout]

No  ???

[supersprout]

Mr P if Sprouty's got it it'll work!! Wouldn't dare do otherwise ;D ;D

No I ain't got it yet anne, I ain't got my shed built yet! (SORE POINT) Watching this thread closely ::)

[Digger_07]

Whatever you get don't forget to allow some ventilation or the fumes will get you.
:-[

[kitty]

me!me!me!
i'm ancient enuff to know a toc h lamp when i see one! ;D
mr plasma-we must be the same vintage!


sprouty-if you get anymore

SORE POINT

probs you will need some lotion to rub on em all!

or get a bloke in to BUILD YOUR SHED!!!!!

i know your problem-'things'take an eternity in this house....so i set too and start 'em meself and lo!ahem....'certain people' start to give a hand lest i blow the whole place up.
which is whats likely to happen.
cos i is a gurl............
::)

[weedbusta]

i use a paraffin greenhouse heater in the greenhouse  ::) ,and tend to spend cold winter days in there, and have a calor gas fire and camping stove in the shed. lighting's a couple of candles and a torch from the £ shop.

another plotholder has made a wood burning stove from an old calor gas bottle, great smell all around when theres any pine being used.

[supersprout]

Oh! I just remembered I have a Coleman (uleaded) petrol lamp in the cellar - light and heat!  ;D ;D ;D
LOL kitty - you should have seen me putting up shelves in No.1 son's bedroom last week - by way of a HINT. I have the bloke, and the shed (in bits) and promises ... but no shed as such :-X

[gsewell]

from a newbie and someone who has not got an allotment yet,,, what are associations views on using generators? I mean for noise etc?

Gav

[Robert_Brenchley]

They're used on my site. It's not the Associations that normally count here, but the rules imposed from on high by the landlord. I've never heard of a ban on generators, though some of the bans I have heard of are so crazy that it's not impossible.

[MrsKP]

get more light from a toch h lamp!
anyone know what im on about

ME!  i was all excited when i first got one and tbh you'd get more light off a candle flame.

i think i'd need another 4 or 5 to provide any useful light which is kinda daft.

8)