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Choosing The Right Patio Heater
Read our helpful guide on choosing the right patio heater for your garden or outside space.
Gas Fire Pits Visited & Reviewed
Loved by many, the modern gas fire pit is aesthetically pleasing and acts as a focal point for any outdoor gathering. They also create an ultra-cosy atmosphere, keeping you and your guests warm when the sun goes down.
Five of the best Infrared Heaters for your patio or garden
We’ve put together five of the most popular infrared units which are available now. They range from smaller, portable patio heaters to larger, more commercially effective outdoor heaters.
The Most Effective Outdoor Heating Options
Whether you are using outdoor heaters for your business or at home, they can be at times an expensive option to keep someone warm outside. So how effective are patio heaters?
How To Change A Lamp
The Shadow Patio Heaters feature by far the easiest lamps to change thanks to their patented EasyFit™ lamp technology. This unique and exclusive technology means most lamps can be changed in under 5 minutes.
Umbra Fire Pit Range
The Umbra range of gas fire pits is brand new to Heat Outdoors. Continuing to offer the UK’s highest standards in outdoor patio heaters, the Umbra range brings a sleek and highly functional way of keeping your patio, restaurant or bar customers warm in style.
Patio Heater Present Ideas
Patio Heaters can make a perfect present idea and we have reviewed a few of our products in a video. We think they will make a great birthday or Christmas present.
Easy Fit Lamps
Shadow Heaters full range of electric patio heaters are now exclusively fitted with the worlds most advanced lamp connection system; EasyFit™. This new connection is completely waterproof/weatherproof (IP65) meaning that the safety and durability of the unit has not been compromised by this new connection.
Health Benefits Of Infrared
Both near and far infrared provide heat which in itself has many health benefits. This article will explore the two types of heat source and compare the different range of benefits.
Why Eating Outdoors is Best
Eating outdoors brings with it a range of fantastic benefits that are a sure-fire way to improve your quality of life. Whether you are partaking in a warm summer BBQ with friends and family, or enjoying a picnic in the park, eating outside is the perfect way to get out of the house and immerse yourself amongst nature.
Heater Types Explained
The Shadow Heater was the 1st Low Glare heater in the world and now the brand new Ultra Low Glare Plus is leading the way once again and exclusive to Heat Outdoors.
Peter Charles, Case Study
2012 Olympic Gold Medal winner Peter Charles had a problem. His award winning horses were so scared of walking under the oppressive looking infrared heating gantry. It was at this point just after winning his Olympic Gold that he contacted Heat Outdoors and installed their market leading Ultra Low Glare Equestrian Solution.
Alternatives to wood burning fire pits
In this article we look at the environmental impact of wood burning fire pits and what alternatives are available.
Fire has been a source of fascination to humans ever since they discovered how to use it. There is a certain joy to be gained by sitting round a warn open fire in the garden that we all enjoy. Recently wood burning fire pits (and wood burning stoves used indoors) have been marketed as an environmentally sound source of heat. This is because they burn wood which is considered to be a renewable source of fuel.
Bluetooth from Heat Outdoors
Shadow XT Bluetooth Patio Heaters form the centre of a perfect patio heater set up. Heat Outdoors were proud to introduce the Shadow XT Bluetooth Patio Heater range as the worlds first and only fully BLUETOOTH controlled outdoors heater.
Heat Outdoors Indoors
Heat Outdoors has been a specialist in the heating market for many years providing winter solutions to buildings especially where conventional heating solutions are unsuitable and costly both environmentally and financially.
Heater and Lamp Maintenance
All the electric infrared heaters we supply are designed to be resilient to most outdoor conditions. However, any foreign object ie. dirt or dust which can collect on the surface of the lamp or heater is highly likely to cause damage over time if it is not sufficiently cleaned.
How Homeowners Can Transform Their Outdoor Areas
Outdoor areas are a place to relax, work and entertain. They can become an extension of your home and a valuable hobby if you give them the attention they need.
How much does infrared heating cost to run?
Our electric infrared heaters use the latest ECO technology and do not cost the earth to use. They heat outdoor areas far more effectively than gas and emit no carbon into the atmosphere.
Retail Customer Reviews
Some of our customer's reviews and comments on our heaters.
The Blind Beggar Testimonial
Just wanted to say thank you so much for the heating system you supplied to us. It has worked faultlessly for the last six months and has made a tremendous difference to our trade.
Gordon's Wine Bar
We wanted to provide warmth for the winter months as many of our customers like to sit outside more than they do inside (smokers and non smokers alike!). Having looked at the market we chose Heat Outdoors and have put two heaters on each awning discretely hidden and producing low light because we wanted to retain the candle lit atmosphere.
Terminology Explained
What is an IP rating and can you explain what are the different types of infrared lamps and which one should I choose.
FAQs
View the answers to our Frequently Asked Questions.
Weatherproof or Waterproof?
There is much discussion over which heaters are waterproof and/or weatherproof and if you read the Heat Outdoors description of the 'IP' ratings you will see that there are specific values given to each product for the level of water and solid particles that can get in.
Electric Heater Controllers and Switches
A time delay switch for your patio heater is a great way to save both energy and money. There are a range of time delay switches designed exclusively to operate your outdoor electric patio heaters.
The Most Efficient Electric Heaters
For outdoor heating short wave infrared radiant heat is usually the most efficent heating solution. This is because short wave infrared heat works like the sun and heats objects and not the air. In outdoor settings heating the air is often inefficent as any wind will blow away the warm air.
Electrical Outdoor Heating Overview
Outdoor heating systems have been becoming more and more popular in commercial settings over recent years, and are in increasing demand.
Pubs and Clubs and Outdoor Heat
Outdoor eating 'alfresco' is also becoming much more popular than ever before. Most customers will choose to eat and drink outside if possible. Heat and shelter are the two main essentials needed to provide this comfort level.
Outdoor Electric Heaters
Outdoor Electric Heaters are fast becoming the standard products used both in the home, garden and commercial environments such as pubs, clubs, bars, cafes and restaurants. Benefit from instant infrared heat as and when it is needed.
EU to ban the patio heaters that ate the planet. Not.
The Commission's action plan focuses on specific categories of device and appliance with a view to setting minimum performance standards for them in terms of energy efficiency.
Electric Patio Heating - The Greener Alternative
Heat Outdoors is dedicated to selling only the most environmentally friendly outdoor heating products that provide efficient, controllable and cost effective outdoor heating solutions.
Ideal Home Show
Heat-Outdoors exhibited at the 2011 Ideal Home Show!
