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The prospect of heating a garden might seem fruitless but patio heating is far more effective than you may realise. The reason outdoor heaters work so well is because they use a more direct form of heating – there’s no reliance on convection to deliver warmth, these products project heat straight to where it’s needed. The reason they’re able to keep you toasty despite the occasional gust of wind is all because of infrared, so if you’re still not convinced, read on to find out why these heaters are so effective outside…

You can’t halt the march of progress and in just a few years we’ve seen the landscape of electric outdoor heaters change dramatically. Gone are the days of patio heaters with identical bulbs and only marginally different boxy housings – 2018 is experiencing something of a renaissance when it comes to outdoor space heating and the products on offer are as diverse as they’ve ever been. We’ve now got stylish no glare heaters and appliances with innovative carbon elements, but while traditional halogen heaters can be installed just about anywhere, these newer models are designed for more specific applications. If you’ve been reading up on outdoor heaters and have seen phrases like ‘this product is best for sheltered outdoor spaces or lofty interiors’ you might not necessarily know what that means. Where do you draw the line with a sheltered space? What do you class as a lofty interior? This guide is designed to act as a primer to bring you up to speed on where to use some of our newer products.

Nothing beats sitting outside in the sun and winding down after a hard day’s work. Now summer is well and truly on its way, it’s time to recline on the patio with a drink in hand. When the sun dips behind the clouds, you don’t want to be caught out in the early-evening chills and forced to retreat inside. Our range of electric patio heaters allow you to stay outside late into the evening, and with 20% off our stunning range of Ecostrad patio heaters, there’s never been a better time to invest in outdoor heating.

Electric outdoor heaters tend to favour functionality over aesthetics, following a long line of somewhat generic-looking heating appliances. Very few patio heaters win awards for style and even fewer attract the attention of design specialists. However, in the last few weeks, one of the most elegant and efficient outdoor heaters in our range has been awarded the coveted Red Dot Award: a symbol of excellence for outstanding product design. If you’re looking for a high performance infrared heater with award-winning aesthetics to match, look no further than the Caloray Infrared Heating Disc…

As we already mentioned in our blog from last March, infrared is one of the oldest forms of heating known to man – it’s just the technology that’s changed over the years. While we might be familiar with the wood-burning stoves and bar fires that use infrared to heat spaces, people are less au fait with the more contemporary infrared products on the market. Unfortunately, this lack of knowledge can sometimes be exploited by businesses for their own gain. Less reputable companies might make outlandish and unsubstantiated claims about their products’ running costs, whereas others who have jumped on the infrared bandwagon may lack the necessary experience to accurately specify requirements for property interiors. If you’re thinking of installing an infrared system in your home or business, here’s why it pays to stick with the big-name brands on the market…

In the last couple of days, we’ve seen a stark contrast in weather here in Knaresborough. On Wednesday we were gingerly creeping our cars across fords of water caused by torrential rain, then on Thursday we were treated to glorious sunshine, temperatures in the double figures and a broad expanse of unblemished blue sky. British springtime is unpredictable but at least this sudden upturn in the weather brings with it some hope – barbeque season is tantalisingly close and soon it’ll be time to get out in the garden and enjoy the fresh air. To get your outdoor space ready for entertaining, we’ve put together a list of some of our best electric patio heaters for this summer so you can maximise your time outside in total comfort.

Infrared heaters are relative newcomers to the heating industry, an industry dominated by firmly established heating methods. For some time now, the UK has been preoccupied with traditional plumbed heating systems. Since the 19^th century, cast iron central heating radiators, and their subsequent derivatives, have ruled over our households. Because of this, infrared heating, and electric heating in general, has become synonymous with the modern world. But infrared isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, it’s been with us for far longer than you might think…

Keeping warm outdoors can be a real struggle in the cooler months. Whether you enjoy a drink in the garden or dinner under the stars, thanks to the wonderfully changeable British weather, chances are you’re going to need something to shut out the cold. From roaring gas burners to discreet electric heaters, there’s an overwhelming amount of choice for outdoor heating. To help you find the right solution for your space, we’ve compiled a simple guide to point you in the right direction…

A light in the darkness – it’s imagery that speaks to our most primitive instincts as well as our more complex emotions. It’s a symbol of hope, a beacon, the hearth fires blazing. It’s the expectation of coming in from the cold or the promise of a good time had with friends. Nobody understands this psychology better than our restaurateurs and pub owners who for years have been enticing us in from the street with their moodlily-lit beer gardens and glowing heaters. They let us forget about our cold northerly climate for an evening and enjoy a little taste of continental living. Light heaters instantly make a space more inviting and can make even the average domestic patio feel as luxuriant and exotic as the terrace of a hacienda. If you’re tired of looking out at your cold and underused patio, it’s worth taking a look at the different kinds of light heaters available to help you strike the right atmosphere.

There’s no denying that infrared panel heaters are the new kids on the block in the electric heating world. Efficient, stylish, and supposedly superior to other electric heating systems, infrared is heralded as the future of modern heating – a departure from the conventional systems used around the world today. But are infrared panel heaters really as good as they say? In a regular working week, do they provide the super-efficient, super-effective heating they promise? To find out, we decided to explore some real-life examples of infrared panel heaters in action…