Infrared patio heater
Discussion
We have one similar to this https://www.primrose.co.uk/-p-110601.html?adtype=p...
It's mounted under a wooden gazebo roof so that helps retain a lot of the heat it kicks out, warm enough to sit out in all weathers.
Ours came with a remote control which is really useful.
It's mounted under a wooden gazebo roof so that helps retain a lot of the heat it kicks out, warm enough to sit out in all weathers.
Ours came with a remote control which is really useful.
I have had one for a few years. I don't use it that much to be honest, but is very handy when we have people over and want to get out into the garden.
This is mine:
https://www.heat-outdoors.co.uk/all-weather-outdoo...
In terms of waterproofing, look for the 'IP' rating, which will tell you how much water ingress/resistance it has.
My one is IP24 I think, and has been screwed to my wall for a few years, covered in snow, hit by rainstorms and still works fine. As long as the last digit is 4 or higher, you should be fine.
The only thing that is a bit annoying is the huge amount of bright orange/red light it produces. There is now an option to buy models that don't emit any light at all, only heat, and that is what I'd go for if buying now.
This is mine:
https://www.heat-outdoors.co.uk/all-weather-outdoo...
In terms of waterproofing, look for the 'IP' rating, which will tell you how much water ingress/resistance it has.
My one is IP24 I think, and has been screwed to my wall for a few years, covered in snow, hit by rainstorms and still works fine. As long as the last digit is 4 or higher, you should be fine.
The only thing that is a bit annoying is the huge amount of bright orange/red light it produces. There is now an option to buy models that don't emit any light at all, only heat, and that is what I'd go for if buying now.
Not as powerfull as as gas, you need to be quite close in cold weather many find - one elderly client of mine found his high levels not good enough, we solved it by installing extra sockets and giving him a couple of freestanders so he could basically snuggle right under them.
The MiL especially appreciated the one I stuck on the wall for her smoko breaks when over from oz on a recent christmas.
The MiL especially appreciated the one I stuck on the wall for her smoko breaks when over from oz on a recent christmas.
hairyben said:
Not as powerfull as as gas, you need to be quite close in cold weather many find - one elderly client of mine found his high levels not good enough, we solved it by installing extra sockets and giving him a couple of freestanders so he could basically snuggle right under them.
That is a good point. I have got mine installed much lower and closer to the patio area than the minimum recommended in the manual.It works great like that, but perhaps not from a safety aspect if you have kids...
Dog Star said:
I've got one and it's all but useless but I think I have it way too high - about eight and a half feet.
Yes, you won't get much heat from that height even though that is around the minimum recommended.I have have got mine slightly below head height, angled towards a table a few feet away. It works well, although if the table is full the people sitting nearer to it will be a bit too hot and the ones on the other side a bit too cold! It is better for standing around for a few minutes for a cigarette or drink.
Putting two or more up in good positions or having them under parasols like pubs do would probably improve the effectiveness, but that is a lot more money.
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