The Advantages of Using a Portable 3kw Patio Heater

In the warmer months it is almost certain that you will need to use a 3kw patio heater in your garden, although you may choose to add an underfloor heating unit which can save you cash. In this article we’ll look at the benefits of using a portable heater and the main types available to choose from.

If you are unsure about whether to use a portable heater or a traditional indoor one then let’s start with the latter. Depending on the amount of time that you spend outdoors on a winter’s day it could be cheaper to buy a heater from the hardware store than to have to install one yourself. However if you decide to have a professional do the installation, and of course, it would be a lot easier to remove the old unit and put in a new one if it is leaking then you could probably just buy a new one.

When it comes to installing a portable outdoor patio heater the first thing you will want to consider is the size of the area where you will be putting it. If you are planning to put it in the garden, then you will probably find that you only need a medium sized unit as they come in a number of different sizes so you will only need to install one more than one smaller one.

If you plan to use the outdoor patio heater in the garden then you will need to ensure that it is compatible with the grounds around the outside of your house. You will also need to ensure that you have checked this before you leave for the weekend and do not leave it unsecured so that you can move it if it starts to leak.

The next consideration when choosing a portable patio heater is the size of the fuel tank. Most can be fitted with a single big sized gas cylinder, which makes it a lot easier to run and carry around. However, some can also be fitted with a larger propane cylinder, which means that you will need to take care that you don’t run out of gas if you areout in the rain, in addition to ensuring that the temperature of the gas is maintained correctly.

This leads us onto the type of heater you will be able to buy. There are plenty of different ones on the market, including infrared models, gas-fired models, steam models and electric models. However, the most popular portable models are those that are gas-fired and come with an inline tank which means that you won’t need to change the fuel as often and can use them longer.

It is worth noting that these heaters have been very well built and you should be able to get years of service out of them. They are also fairly inexpensive, so they are well worth considering for a patio heater.