Tanks in shed with no heating!

[burtonman]

HI everyone,
Considering setting up tanks in an unheated outdoor shed, but wander if it would be too cold --especialy in a winter like this,
It seems that in the house is the norm on this forum, no doubt would have to increase heaters in the tanks, (and what about powercuts in a winter like this !---would walcome any advice, and especialy from anyone with simalar setup-----regards Robert.

 

[JazzyJeff]

I insulated my shed with 75mm Polystyrene sheets then put foil backed plasterboard over the top, it kept good heat with the tanks heated !!!!

 

[JamesM]

*Takes notes*

The wife wants three tanks gone, so the shed may be the perfect answer!

 

[Ajm200]

Had one in our unheated garage. Was ok until the really heavy prolonged snow in Dec/Jan when the tank sprang a major leak. Drained in mins

 

[andyh]

I have a 60l in my garage running with 150w heater, to help in the recent cold temps i have insulated 3 sides of the tank with polystyrene. Also made sure the lid fits well. No problems maintaining 24degrees C

 

[burtonman]

------------------THANKS EVERYONE------------------

 

[burtonman]

I insulated my shed with 75mm Polystyrene sheets then put foil backed plasterboard over the top, it kept good heat with the tanks heated !!!!

Hi, Do you have a wooden floor in your shed, if so did you consider the weight of the tanks or perhaps im worrying too much about this-----regards Robert.

 

[Mowze]

Should be ok but maybe you may need to use a more powerful than rated heater to maintain a constant temperature and avoid fluctuation. Good insulation and possibly space heating may be an idea if you were to consider turning the shed into a small fish house or something however electrical costs are going to be much higher than if this was to be done indoors.