jimgiblett
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| posted on 14/5/12 at 07:25 PM |
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Gas vs Infra red Patio heaters
Sorry not car related.....
Has anyone had both and got opinions of which type of patio heater is best.
So far I have
Infrared
+ more economical to run
+ Can be put under the patio brolly
+ not effected by wind
+ Less emissions
- need a power supply and cable
- not as waterproof (can you leave them outside in the rain - unplugged obviously)
Thoughts/advice much appreciated
Jim
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JoelP
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| posted on 14/5/12 at 07:45 PM |
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At a customers house last week, they had IR ones perminantly mounted on the wall. They were great when i flicked them on, hoping the switch was for
the awning!
Beware! Bourettes is binfectious.
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 14/5/12 at 07:48 PM |
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I would definately choose leccy over gas. After all, it is no fun sitting out in the cold and rain, about the only advantage of the gas ones from what
I can see.
I am still unsure why the leccy ones are as expensive as they are too. Maybe they are extra safe and so on. But I think the elemnets are also
expensive should they get damaged?
Gas is a PITA as it will always run out just when you need it, and everywhere will be shut for a refill.
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balidey
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| posted on 14/5/12 at 08:10 PM |
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Wear a jumper?
Sorry I don't really like the idea of either. I know I may sound like a green eco warrior, but do we really need to waste fuel (and your money)
trying to heat the outdoors at night?
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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T66
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| posted on 14/5/12 at 08:15 PM |
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Prefer my rusty gas bottle
 
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jossey
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| posted on 14/5/12 at 09:24 PM |
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I have the 2000w electric ones which are great and only £25 on eBay
:-)
I have a 9m x 5m garage and two warm it up and have all winter to a nice temperature to work in garage even when it was -5 outside.
Cost about 50p an hour for the pair though
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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dhutch
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| posted on 15/5/12 at 08:02 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by balidey
Wear a jumper?
Im the same, I see the point as a cost effective way to heat a garage for a short period to take the chill of yourself and the tools when wearing a
coat gets in the way, but otherwise, for outside, more clothes!!
Daniel
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 15/5/12 at 08:50 AM |
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I kinda agree with the sentiment of an extra jumper but missus is more swayed towards jumper and heater.
- Jim
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