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Uses Of A Portable Propane Heater

Posted in Heating and Air Conditioning on July 18th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

Portable propane heaters are a great way of providing heat on occasion. It won’t be used as your primary source of heat, but can be used to take the chill off of an under insulated room or used in an area where there is no heat at all.

You need to decide what type of fuel you want to use. Many people favor propane since it is cheaper to burn propane than it is to use electricity. Propane is also convenient because you can transport it anywhere and use it outdoors. An electric one leaves you tethered to a plug, if there is one nearby.

Propane heaters get their fuel from 1 pound up to 20 pound tanks. A one-pound propane cylinder can provide heat for up to 5 hours on some units when it is set on low.

Let’s take a look at the various ways you can use a portable heater.

They are great to take on camping and fishing trips. Their lightweight and portability make it easy for you to have heat while in the great outdoors.

You can also use them outdoors around your house. Fire one up on those cool nights when you and friends are relaxing outdoors. It will give you just enough heat to take that little chill off and allow you to be comfortable outside.

Need to warm a space in the garage or a room in the house. A small portable propane heater can solve that problem. But safety first! Check with the manufacture if it is safe to use inside. Does it have to be vented? Make sure it has an automatic tip switch in case it gets knocked over. This will prevent it from burning any more fuel.

Start shopping online now for a propane space heater before winter comes. This way you will be prepared for that first cold nigh, but you will still be nice and toasty.

Types of Portable Heater Aside From Portable Propane Heaters

Posted in Heating and Air Conditioning on April 30th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

There are many different types of heater available if you want to heat a small space. One of the most popular is portable propane heaters but these aren’t the only option – there are other fuels that can be used. This article will discuss a few of the different types of portable heater that are available at the moment as well as what to watch out for when buying one.

Propane heaters have the advantage of providing you with the choice between both small and large canisters. This will depend on how often you need to heat a room (or patio) as well as how long the heater needs to be on for. The size of the canister may also be decided by the area of space that’s available for the heater.

Diesel portable heaters are not commonly used in residential situations but are sometimes used in gardens. They’re also the heater of choice for boats. Whether a diesel heater is right for you depends on a number of different factors but they probably aren’t the best type available for the home.

Electric heaters are becoming more and more popular because they mean you don’t have to worry about using a large amount of gas which can be expensive. You should be aware, however, that electric heaters require a reasonably large amount of power to run and hence can increase electricity bills by a considerable amount if used on a regular basis.

Ultimately the different types of portable heaters come down to which type of fuel they use. Whether you need to buy a heater that uses propane, electricity of diesel depends on where the heater is going to be placed and how much heating power you require. For this reason you should always think carefully about the right heater for you before you buy.