10 tips for choosing a street heater for cottages

What is the advantage of electric heaters?

main competitor electric outdoor heaters are gas models.Yes, the devices running on gas, has its advantages: they are mobile (can be taken even on nature), sometimes used as an additional lighting at the same time, some variants have an unbeatable design.However, outdoor heaters have the advantage, which is not highly enough gas models, namely:

• Infrared heaters can operate at a minimum temperature of 5 degrees, while competitors only +10.
• Heat radiated electrical appliances softer and tangible, as evidenced by a lot of reviews on the Internet.
• Electric heaters are more economical.
• models running on the network can be used even in the semi-closed spaces (for example, in the gazebo or on the terrace).

In general, both the street version of the heat will be quite comfortable and popular, but we want to pay more attention to precisely heaters for the street, working on the network.

Subtleties choice

So now we will talk about how to choose an electric heater for outdoor garden.Typically, such a device is installed in the patio area, on the summer terrace, or even in the gazebo.If the power to choose the right technology, it is possible to raise the temperature in a recreation area by as much as 20-25 degrees, and if more and to find a model of the original design, then your summer terrace transform into a cozy place to meet with friends and drinking tea.

example heating summer verandah in cafe

Given these facts, pay attention to the following points when choosing a street heater:

1. power.Manufacturers typically indicate equipment on their calculated how many square meters.Before buying an electric heater for the outdoor area Calculate your porch or patio and, based on this data, select the appropriate option.For a small recreation area in the country is recommended to select a street electric heater 2 kW.
2. Availability automation.The new models present a motion sensor.Very convenient and efficient - you get out from the veranda, heating switched off, came back - including reverse.
3. presence of the power regulator.Another addition, which will not only set up a comfortable temperature, but also save energy.
4. manufacturing material.It is desirable that the housing was made of stainless steel and plastic.These materials do not corrode, which increase the life of the product.
5. design.One of the most important criteria for the selection of street electric heater - its method of installation.There are floor models, the suspension and most original - built-in table (see photo below clearly visible that idea).Which type to choose to give, decide for yourself.Each method has its advantages.For example, a wall unit does not occupy much space, as in the case with a table.But at the same time, the outdoor street more mobile electric heater.
   
   
6. cord length.Before you buy a particular model, see how long cord for connection to the network.Of course, most often to connect the electric heater on the street further extension cord is used, but if you have a socket in the gazebo, it would be good to the cord before it reached.
7. Availability rollers.Weight unit type pillar quite significant.If you decide to choose a floor heater for outdoor summer terrace, make sure it's on wheels, which significantly facilitate the movement of the object.
8. Stall protection.Another useful feature, in which there is a complete power outage, if the electric heater will fall or deviate by more than 15 degrees.
9. Management console.Manufacturers are constantly compete to see who will make the model more comfortable to use.So some firms technique works by remote control.Do you want to choose a convenient electric infrared heater to the streets?Then helpful to know about such a function.
10. manufacturer.And the last tip - a serious approach to the selection of the firm of your street electric heater.To date, the best, according to customer reviews, the company is Enders.

also recommend videos, which clearly shows the installation of underfloor electric heater process on the street:

Models Rating

Well, the last thing I would like to tell - what models outdoor electric heaters are the most popular in 2016.For you we have prepared the rating models, the best price and quality:

1. ChillChaser NEPTUN.Enough interesting model that can be used not only for heating the summer terrace, but also as a local fixture.The main advantage of ChillChaser NEPTUN - efficiency and extremely low noise operation.Among the additional features can be distinguished presence of the motion sensor (only activated when a person is detected in the line of sight), and the presence of rollers for easy movement.
2. Kvimol KM05.Wall embodiment saves space in a recreation area.Kvimol KM05 feature is that the degree of protection of the heater is IP 65, whereby the body is not afraid of rain.The cost of electric heater for wall street is quite low, and useful heating area is 10 square meters, which is enough for the gazebo or porch.
3. Alexander Rose Appollo.Another outdoor outdoor heater, which is popular and has a lot of positive feedback.With its relatively low price (35,000 rubles for 2016), Alexander Rose Appollo has many useful features.The most important are considered to disable rollover presence of motion sensor, control panel, as well as built-in energy-saving lamp for lighting recreation area.

That's all that I wanted to tell you about electric outdoor heaters.Now you know what they are better as compared to the gas devices, and how to choose a suitable electric heater to give!

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