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What is best wattage for patio heater?
If you’re trying to provide heat for a lot of people over a wide space, a higher wattage heater is likely to be needed. In a small space with lots of people, the energy output needs to be around 1500W.
How many KW patio heater do I need?
The average cost for an hour of full power is $0.49 per hour, which is 2000 watt or 2 kilowatts of power.
Does the top of a patio heater get hot?
The patio heater’s top will not get hot while it’s being used. The emitter and dome are made from a type of metal that retains heat. The area around the patio heater should be free of debris and leaves.
How strong is a 1500w heater?
A 1,500 watt heater is capable of heating 150 square feet. It’s the same as a 10-by-15 foot room with a standard 8-foot ceiling.
What is the difference between halogen and infrared heaters?
The majority of the energy that is emitted as heat is used to heat the objects and people, not the air, which is the main reason why Tansun is more energy efficient than most types of halogen heaters.
How much does it cost to run an outdoor heater?
60 cents per hour is the average cost for a 4,000 watt electric patio heating system. The cost to use a 40,000 BTU patio heater is about $1.70 an hour.
Is 2kW heater enough?
A 2 watt device is enough for most small and medium sized rooms. According to the Centre for sustainable Energy, a 2 kilowatt convector will cost 28 pence per hour to run; a 1.5 kilowatt oil filled radiator will cost 21 pence per hour; and a 1.2 kilowatt halogen heater will cost 17 pence per hour.