| If you own a business, such as a restaurant or | | | | cap style heaters that are basically self contained |
| cafe, and are thinking of purchasing patio heaters | | | | units that are fueled by propane gas tanks. These |
| for your outdoor area the following article will | | | | heaters provide heat by burning propane gas and |
| provide you with some valuable information. | | | | radiating heat off of burner grids located at the |
| Commercial patio heaters are truly an asset to | | | | top of the heater. These heaters can radiate heat |
| business owners because they allow you to utilize | | | | out to a diameter up to around 20 feet depending |
| your outdoor space during cooler months, which | | | | on the specific BTU output of the heater. The |
| can add to increased revenue. Many people | | | | higher the BTU's the more powerful the heater. |
| remember restaurants by whether they have an | | | | These heaters are nice for restaurant owners |
| outdoor patio, but they will also remember if they | | | | because they do not require any installation and |
| have heaters to warm that area. So here are | | | | they can be moved around as needed. Many |
| some tips that should help you decide on the right | | | | models come equipped with built-in wheels which |
| heaters for your outdoor space. | | | | makes moving them easy. Ceiling clearances for |
| Electric Radiant Heaters | | | | propane heaters are typically around 18 inches |
| Electric radiant heaters can be mounted to walls | | | | which is important to keep in mind when you are |
| or ceilings and use infrared heat, like the sun, to | | | | selecting your heaters. |
| heat objects and people efficiently. There are also | | | | Natural Gas Patio Heaters |
| smaller portable heaters that can be placed | | | | Another type of commercial heater is the natural |
| anywhere you need warmth. The strip style | | | | gas heaters. The main advantage of these |
| heaters, that are mounted out of reach, come in | | | | heaters, over propane heaters, is that they are |
| a range of lengths which allow you to customize | | | | directly connected to gas lines, so there is no |
| your heaters for your specific space. These types | | | | need to be constantly checking and refilling |
| of heaters range in wattage from approximately | | | | propane tanks. They are permanently mounted, |
| 1500 watts to 4000 watts, the higher the | | | | so they cannot be moved around, so make sure |
| wattage the more powerful the heater. Electric | | | | that you are purchasing enough heaters to |
| heaters require less space for ceiling and wall | | | | effectively cover your outdoor space. These |
| clearances which makes them a good choice for | | | | heaters, like some electric heaters, do require |
| smaller spaces. It is suggested to have a | | | | professional installation, but once they are installed |
| professional install these heaters to make sure | | | | they are relatively worry free. You should |
| that they comply with local codes. | | | | definitely look for models that are made of |
| Propane Patio Heaters | | | | corrosion resistant materials and have features |
| Propane patio heaters are usually the post and | | | | like safety shut-offs, and stainless steel fasteners. |