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Patio Heaters Q&As

By: Ben | Filed Under Patio Heater | Patio Heater Q&As

It is absolutely essential that before buying a patio heater that you fully understand the requirements to keep one. Therefore I have compiled a list of common patio heater Q&As:

Q. Are all patio heaters the same?
A. NO. There are several types of patio heaters that come in a range of styles and shapes. The main differences are the energy source whether i.e. gas or electric and the purpose whether it is for a wall, a table or just simply free standing. With a variety of products to choose from there is obviously a varying cost level depending on the style you require and the heat output generated.

Q. How much heat do patio heaters produce?
A. The latest patio heaters produce around 40,000 BTU/h of power which is enough to heat a small house. Don’t think more is better, larger heat capacities requires a wider reflector to reflect it downwards or the heat is lost in the air.

Q. How much gas do patio heaters use?
A. Most of the modern patio heaters today have high energy burners with pilot control which lets you decide the temperature of the heat. Normally at full power modern patio heaters will use just under 1kg of LPG per hour. Older models burn a great deal more. The best way to use patio heaters is to warm up the surroundings and then reduce the heat control to the level which is most comfortable. Under average use a gas LPG cylinder will normally last between 3-5 weeks depending on the weather.

Q. Are electric patio heaters cheaper to run?
A. A standard 2KW electric patio heater will run at about 10p per KW per hour. Gas (LPG) patio heaters running at a maximum heat of 13KW cost around 8p per KW. This cost is obviously reduced when the heater is turned down a notch.

Q. Are the patio heaters I see in bars the same as my own?
A. NO. The patio heaters that you see in bars with nice landscape lighting are generally more robust and are with higher grade components and are manufactured and engineered for heavy usage. These types of patio heaters are generally more expensive and do not come in a range of styles like the home use patio heaters.

Q. Can patio heaters be left outside all the time?
A. During the spring and summer months, patio heaters can be left outside all the time but during the winter months it would be best practice to purchase some patio covers for use  to prevent weathering. Most patio heaters are pretty durable depending on what it is made from as stainless steel patio heaters are generally more durable than powder coated patio heaters.

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