jrsdws Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 The kids lost their practice place for tonight....only option is the unheated garage. It's about 32 here now. Is it safe for the amplifiers and such if I get a little space heater going in there for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 The equipment should be ok but have you tried moving your fingers when it is real cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I'd try to heat the garage up before you move equipment. You don't want a drastic change in temperature for the guitars. Might damage the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsdws Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 LOL..that was the other concern....making them all bring space heaters....if they want to try it fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsdws Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Ahh...never considered the finish on the guitars....we're looking to see if there is any propane in our tanks....big salamander heater will warm it up quick....space heaters should keep it decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 The general rule of thumb is that if you're comfortable so are your guitars (assuming it doesn't take arctic gear to make you comfortable). If they're tube amps make sure they come to room temp before you fire them up, solid state should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Ahh...never considered the finish on the guitars....we're looking to see if there is any propane in our tanks....big salamander heater will warm it up quick....space heaters should keep it decent. Something to watch for with propane; for each gallon burned in a salamander-type heater it puts about a quart of water into the environment. Once you've reached your comfort zone and switch to the slower burning (or electric) space heaters it shouldn't be a concern, but you might wanna watch for sweating on cold surfaces and generally high humidity in the room when it first starts warming up. Wouldn't be good on some things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsdws Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 All warmed up and salamander is off....keeping comfy with a turkey frier burner and an electric space heater. The boys our out jamming. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 All warmed up and salamander is off....keeping comfy with a turkey frier burner and an electric space heater. The boys our out jamming. Thanks guys. Killer! And they can cook some hot dogs for a snack over the propane ring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Hmmmmm.... Yeah, the guitars are gonna take a beating with such temperature swings - even cheap ones. I wouldn't worry about the amps, they should be fine. Do mind the condensation on metal surfaces though, especially near the floor where they will not really see the heat that rises to the ceiling. Condensation is indeed a concern with propane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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