Curious to hear experiences with gas or electric heaters. Something for by the pool, outdoor patio, and to supplement at the fire pit during the winter. Trying to do some safe/small outdoor hangouts but being in Syracuse, NY, that's pretty tough.
Do the electric ones take forever to heat up? How long does a tank of propane last on these things?
Thanks Bill, saw that one and like the tilting feature. Do you think or know if it heats well in 30 degree weather or is that pushing it? Would be dressed for the weather of course but even with the fire pit, I think we'd need some heat from behind.
Why is that? Do you recommend electric instead?
I wanted electric heaters for the the under deck area and went with Infratech dual element heaters for that area they work well but if we are entertaining outside and without the area being enclosed you feel every breeze.
I decided to get two Big buddy portable heaters to supplement it. They have been great IMO. They are very easy to use, can run 4000, 9000, 18000 BTU's on 1lb or 20lb tanks, easy to store when not in use and has a AC or DC blower fan for larger areas.
I use them not only for the patio but they are great for camping and tailgating.
Hope this helps.
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Nice unit not as powerful as some but the tilting reflector makes up for a lot of that. Hunter makes similar type units as well. Thought it was well really make for the price. They can cost a lot more. Haven’t used it enough to go through the tank yet.
Thanks Bill, saw that one and like the tilting feature. Do you think or know if it heats well in 30 degree weather or is that pushing it? Would be dressed for the weather of course but even with the fire pit, I think we'd need some heat from behind.
We haven’t used in weather that cold. But it seems pretty powerful. I hadn’t even turned it up to full power using it in the mid 40s. With another heat source it should be pretty close but I can’t vouch for that. Don’t know why the other poster didn’t like propane. It what all the outdoor dining places I’ve been to use.