Outdoor Propane Heaters

An outdoor propane heater will cover a generous 20-foot diameter with heat.  This will allow the family to relax comfortably without having to crowd around a heater with another type of fuel. They also make relaxing outside comfortable even in cold weather.  Since these heaters use a highly combustible fuel to generate heat, you need to remember to use them safely.  Make sure that you are storing your propane at least two feet away from the heater.  Also, make sure that you keep any type of combustible items away from the heater.

When you purchase a propane patio heater, check to make sure that the BTU's (British Thermal Units) are at least 46,000 to ensure that you are heating a large area.  If you purchase a portable propane heater, you can use a propane tank to fuel the heater.  If you want to fuel a larger heater, you will have to get a permanent and steady source of fuel to provide more heat.  A tabletop propane heater will only have 10,000 BTU's because it is smaller and sits on the table.  This type will just heat the area around the table.  One thing that you must take into consideration is whether the heater is CSA approved.

With the small, one pound propane tank you can expect at least three hours of warmth.  This is the type of tank you would find in the tabletop models.  The larger model with 46,000 BTU's takes a 20-pound propane tank.  You can expect to get approximately ten hours per tank.

Most of the bigger ones have tip over protection, automatic shut off, and a safety tilt valve.  When you purchase an outdoor propane heater, the fuel will be sold separately.  You can buy an outdoor propane heater at your local home improvement store in the patio section or the heater section.

Outdoor propane heaters are self-contained.  This means that they do not need to be hooked to electricity or external gas lines.  Each heater that you buy will have a cylindrical metal tank where you put the propane tank.  They can be filled at any service station that sells propane gas or tanks.

These types of propane heaters must always be used outside in a well-ventilated area because the propane emits a small amount of carbon monoxide.  Make sure that you place these heaters on a stable surface.  When you first use your outdoor heater, and whenever you change the tank, use soapy water to check for any leaks.

These outdoor propane heaters are a good investment if you want to heat a large area of your patio, deck, or yard.  Just make sure that it is well ventilated where you put it and keep any type of combustible items away from the heater.  Watch children to make sure that they do not touch the propane tank.  Make sure that where you place it, it is out of the wind so it is not blown over, or have the flame blown out.

Texsport Propane Double Heater

Mr. Heater MH12T Single Tank-Top Propane Heater