Patio Heater which type?

[rsbhj]

Hey

I am looking to get some heat for the patio when sitting out in the evening. I was looking at fire pit or chiminea however the smell and prob complaints are putting me off, plus a fair bit involved to get them going. More looking for something quick that can be put on last min and might only be for a little time.

Gas patio heater or electric infra red heater? I have seen the gas ones and they are good but costly I beleive.

I've never had any experience with the electric infra red ones can anyone comment on these? Couple below I have seen the below as couple options

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/605...ViK3tCh3R4ArfEAQYCCABEgIV5vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.blumfeldt.co.uk/Patio-H...MI7oXH99KA6QIVk4jVCh1U1gkEEAQYAiABEgJwn_D_BwE

Thanks

 

[nickjb]

These are very good: https://www.google.com/search?q=coa...IHdaaB4UQ_AUoAXoECA4QAQ&biw=600&bih=960&dpr=2

 

[ktuludays]

These are very good: https://www.google.com/search?q=coa...IHdaaB4UQ_AUoAXoECA4QAQ&biw=600&bih=960&dpr=2

How long do they take to get going?

 

[rsbhj]

Can anyone else provide some useful comments on this subject?

 

[Halitosis]

Chimineas are extremely easy to get started with the modern firelighters available. Personally I'd steer clear of an open fire pit as the smoke billows all over you - at least a chimenea directs it upwards! That said, you could buy more expensive (and less smokey) fuel for either. Gas patio heaters are an environmental abomination (though I know fires aren't exactly good either)

 

[rsbhj]

yeah I have ruled out Chimineas and fire pit as will just be hassle with neighbours.

I have used a gas one years ago at a friends house and seen these at outdoor beer gardens, they do a good job, but I am more wondering if anyone has feedback on electric ones or any recommendations?

This is the one I have been looking at https://www.blumfeldt.co.uk/Patio-H...MI7oXH99KA6QIVk4jVCh1U1gkEEAQYAiABEgJwn_D_BwE

 

[leegsi]

Electric ones are very power hungry.

I would stick to a gas one if you want convenience.

 

[rsbhj]

I had thought that about electric heaters but upon reading a few articles and reviews they are cheaper than gas ones to run. Not sure how true the claims are.