Gas patio heaters bring you the warmth of a campfire, but are often more convenient and definitely easier to use. Unlike campfires, gas patio heaters can be placed anywhere you are likely to spend time including your patio, deck or pool.
Instant Warmth
Using infra-red heat, gas patio heaters quickly warm the people and objects around them. On most gas patio heaters a simple push of the button will immediately start distributing the heat.
Propane Gas patio heaters keep the warmth in the desired area using a reflector. The reflector is located above the burners, which are generally located at the top of the unit. This mushroom-like piece is designed to direct the heat. To improve efficiency, some gas patio heaters feature multiple reflectors to better direct the heat.
What Features Should I Look For?
- Be sure to check out the safety features on the commerical gas patio heaters you are considering. You will definitely want one that has a safety tilt feature. This feature ensures your guests' safety by automatically shutting the unit off if it begins to fall over.
- A multispark ignitor is another good feature to look for when you make your selection. This ensures a quick ignition of your commercial gas patio heater.
- With any large purchase it is always wise to look into the warranty that comes with the commercial gas patio heater. Gas patio heaters can be expensive and it is good to know that your investment is protected.
Getting Started
There are a couple of options when it comes to hooking up gas patio heaters. You can most likely use the same gas line that you use for your gas grill and natural gas appliances for either option.
- Steel gas line: If you are planning on mounting your gas patio heater or don't anticipate moving it this is a good option.
- Flexible appliance hose: This is your best bet if you would like to keep your gas patio heater portable.
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