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batzman

Electric Patio/Outdoor Heaters

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Looking at getting an outdoor heater for our patio (Will be mounting on roof above table/seats).

Lots of mixed reviews out there on various models. Anyone here installed/have one? Recommendations?

Posted May 21, 2023, 1:17 AM UTC

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raytaylor•

Basically comes down to wattage.
The warehouse had a cheap $80 one a few years ago which came on a pole/base which we can move about. Its a 2000 watt unit and range is about 3 metres.
When you go above 2200 watts your into the size where you need an electrician to hard wire it via a high-amperage outlet.
Always get them to install an outlet - makes replacing it much easier.

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