Gas Patio Heaters are a great addition to any garden space or outdoor area and at this time of year really earn their money helping to extend the summer season and keep the fun of being outdoors ongoing. Heating your patio or outside area has never been more simple and by utilising patio heaters you can keep the chill off you well after the sun has set.
Modern gas patio heaters offer a sleek design together with up to date safety features such as a thermal fuse and most, if not quite all nowadays have a flame failure device, which will cut the gas if no flame is present. Allied to this is a tilt safety device which means the supply of gas will be cut off should the heater lean or tip over. Not all patio heaters offer these safety features so it’s worth shopping around for those models that do.
Power output for gas patio heaters is measured in Kw or BTU’s (British Thermal Unit). A good standing model will have a rating anywhere up to 45,000 BTU. It maybe worth noting that any higher than 45,000BTU’s and your heater will be costly to run yet the volume of warmth will not increase greatly. Table models as you would expect run on much lower power than their standing counterparts.
The positioning of an outdoor patio heater is important to get the most from it. Key factors to consider are they are for outdoor use. Therefore, if you are looking to use in a marquee plenty of ventilation and a minimum of 90cm clearance around the heater is required for safe use. Patio Heaters should only be used on level surfaces, and the safe time to move them is when they are switched off completely and preferably cold.
When shopping for your garden heater take a look at the design. Modern gas patio heaters offer a sleek shape with hidden access for the gas reflectors, which are often multi piece enabling them to be repaired or changed should they become damaged. 80cm is a good size of canopy for heat deflection.
Commercial patio heaters offer a wide heat circle and are very stable in construction and design, as you would imagine. A Commercial patio heater could be your option if you have a large area to heat.
It is worth considering the type of gas fuel your chosen patio heater will run on. Some will run on both propane and butane, however not all are designed to run on dual fuel.
The most consistent all year round fuel appears to be propane. Generically labelled as “patio gas” this is supplied in a green cylinder and designed for a clip-on LPG propane regulator whilst a secondary type of propane can be found in an orange cylinder and works just as well.
Patio heaters are a great investment and will certainly help you to spend more time out in the garden thanks to the heat they produce. What better way to spend an evening than with friends under the stars with a gas patio heater to keep the evening chill away.
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