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Gas heaters are a powerful and safe form of outdoor warmth. They do not require electricity so they can be used just about anywhere consumer gas is available. There are two main types of fuels used in gas heaters which determine their portability and placement options. These two fuels are propane and natural gas.
Propane gas heaters are more versatile than natural gas heaters. Since propane is available to the consumer in gas bottles, many propane heaters are small enough to be moved to wherever they are needed. However, this convenience comes at the higher price of propane compared to natural gas.
Small propane heaters are the perfect portable gas heater. They have no cords and often mount directly to a propane tank, eliminating the need for any hoses. They are easily controlled by the gas regulators which are fairly standard. Unlike electric heaters, a propane heater typically requires outdoor use to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide. However, unlike their electrical counterparts, the consumer can easily acquire very powerful propane heaters without the need for a special circuit installed in a home.
The small propane heater is perfect for heating an outdoor workspace such as a garage or barn to allow work to be done in colder temperatures. Small propane heaters also find use as camping heaters and are perfect for heating your tent or RV. Due to the extreme portability and the self-contained nature of propane heaters, they fit easily into luggage and can be carried to wherever they are needed.
Natural gas heaters are suitable wherever a gas heater can be a permanent structure. Most homes have a natural gas connection for running appliances such as a furnace, water heater, and stove. Natural gas lines can easily be run through a backyard to supply heaters with gas. The need for these pipes means that almost all natural gas powered heaters are permanent structures. These structures are typically installed as pole-mounted structures which provide heat for a large area. Permanent units fall perfectly into place at the edges of patios and grilling areas where frequent cool-weather activity takes place.
Natural gas heat is generally less expensive than propane, although the cost of installing a permanent structure may offset this. However, with natural gas heaters, the work involved with changing and refilling tanks is eliminated – a bonus for anyone who may be unable to do so. Natural gas heaters also come in many shapes and styles which can accent any patio decor.
In summary, an outdoor gas heater is an economical way to heat any outdoor space. They can provide a great amount of heat for their size and cost, and provide both the extreme portability needed for camping and the solid, brute power to keep an entire patio party nice and toasty.
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You are camping. On a crisp, cool night, what do you do? You can’t use your camping lantern to keep you warm! The growing camping trend is to snuggle up next to a gas heater to keep warm! These camping heaters can be purchased for under $100 and go up in price depending on features, heating range, and the type of heater.
A gas heater is a great addition to your camping gear for various reasons. Not only do gas heaters keep you warm, but these heaters provide clean-burning heat. All avid campers should consider investing in a gas heater for their next camping trip.
Various types of gas heaters exist on the marketplace. However, the most common type is a propane gas heater which, of course, runs on propane gas which you can be found at your local gas station. Some propane heaters come in a compact, floor heater model. Other gas heaters are free standing and more appropriate for a deck or wide area that requires heat. An additional version of gas heater is compact and is best used for one person.
Because outdoor gas heaters do not require any electrical power, the heaters superior to their portable electric heater cousins and are great for camping or other outdoor experiences. You don’t want to pack up all those cords for your electric heaters then find out there is no power at your site, do you? Some gas heaters use a battery powered ignition starter and are easier to use than the other kind of gas heaters (that require the user to light them). Most gas heaters will run between 10 and 20 hours on a typical twenty-pound propane tank. When going camping, think about how many hours you will be in the cold to ensure you have enough propane for the trip.
Some gas heaters are equipped with wheels to allow for easy traveling. A portable gas heater can also come with one or more collapsible parts, to allow for a smaller footprint when packing gear. These two features are very important to look for, because the amount of gear you want to carry is undoubtedly very important when packing camping gear.
Consumer gas heaters have a range between a short few hundred feet (this range is common in the compact heaters) to thousands of feet (the free standing heaters typically reach this range). Heat is measured in British thermal energy (or BTU). Most gas heaters give off between 10,000 BTU to 50,000 BTU. BTU does not translate into Fahrenheit or Celsius, but instead measures the amount of energy required to heat one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. 20,000 BTU will heat approximately 600 square feet, while 30,000 BTU will heat approximately 1,200 square feet.
Gas heaters use a regulator hose to connect to the propane tank. Some gas heaters are packaged with a regulator hose, but others are not. When purchasing a gas space heater, be sure to check the packaging for inclusion or exclusion of a regulator hose. Some campers may want to purchase an extended regulatory hose if the range of the included hose is too small.
Gas heaters are typically not recommended for use above 4,500 feet. High altitude gas heaters are available for an additional cost if the heater will be used in high altitude situations. If you are thinking about buying a gas or kerosene heater, I would strongly recommend picking up a gas lantern as well. I never go on a camping trip without my trusty lantern.
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