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Lpg Heating in the Seasonal Transition

The long autumn season brings with it the transition from outdoor to indoor living and the need for supplementary heating. Nikki McCluney says Calor Gas’ lp gas patio heaters now get maximum benefit from heat output and its portable lpg heaters have moved on from the ugly boxes of decades ago.

Changeable weather during the autumn months means that it is often too cold to make full use of outdoor patio areas or indoor living spaces without supplementary heating, but also not cold enough to start running central heating throughout a whole house or workspace. Appliances fuelled by butane cylinders can be used in any home as an efficient means of bridging the gap between summer and the heating season or as a top up for central heating during the winter months.

In the current economic climate, consumers are keen to avoid large fuel bills and delay using their central heating systems for as long as possible. Heating solutions fuelled by butane cylinders are ideal as they allow for a ‘pay as you go’ approach to heating. Lpg portable heaters can be used to spot heat rooms without the need to heat a whole house or building. Similarly, where rooms are very large and difficult to heat or in areas, such as extensions or conservatories, where central heating isn’t plumbed in, portable lpg gas heaters can be used as a supplement.

Workplaces and commercial spaces can also benefit from this form of heating. Warehouse spaces, training rooms or conference suites may be too cold to be heated at short notice using central heating systems or not have heating plumbed in at all.

Lp gas catalytic portable heaters can be moved into these areas temporarily during use, offering a quick and cost-effective way of heating the space only as it is needed. Similarly, lpg portable heaters are an ideal solution for indoor events, such as weddings, which need supplementary heating in function spaces for only a short amount of time.

Portable lpg gas heater designs have moved on from the ugly boxes of decades ago and are now available in a range of sizes, styles and price ranges to suit any taste and budget and complement any interior design. Traditional cast iron stove designs with realistic coal fire effects, such as Calor’s Provence heater, are perfect as the main focalpoint in a conservatory or a country living room instead of being hidden away. They can replicate the cosy feel of a real fire without the hassle and mess.

Lpg portable heaters are also very much an option for those living in modern homes. Ultra contemporary models, such as Calor’s new Manhattan heater, use urban influences to create a design that is far removed from the safe designs of old.

All models have a back compartment where the lpg cylinder is neatly stored out of sight, many feature castors for easy mobility around and between rooms and, unlike electric versions, there is no need to worry about trailing wires or finding plug sockets. The heaters can generate several kW of powerful heat emission, are simple to operate and have extensive safety features.

Meanwhile, outdoor areas can also be given a new lease of life with heating appliances; modern lpg gas patio heaters offer homeowners the chance to extend the life of their garden into the colder months. Despite a disappointing summer, alfresco dining remains a popular pursuit, particularly since ‘staycations’ have replaced foreign trips as the holiday of choice for Brits.

Outdoor heaters powered by propane cylinders provide a powerful heat output and can warm large areas, allowing people to spend chilly evenings in the garden instead of indoors. Modern versions, such as Calor’s Parabolic lp gas patio heater, boast improved design elements so that users get maximum benefits from the heat output. The Parabolic has a patented reflector that is adjustable to three different positions to direct heat exactly where it’s needed and an innovative double-wall structure around the burner to deflect flames downwards and spread heat over a larger area.

Lpg appliances offer benefits to both retailers and the end-user – whether businesses or consumers. For end-users, the option to ‘pay as you go’ with portable lp gas heaters is a big plus, coupled with instant, controllable heat and attractive designs, while lpg gas patio heaters turn outdoor areas into valuable extra living space well into the autumn. For retailers, the added benefit of selling lpg appliances is the additional revenue stream from repeat trade on lp gas cylinder refills – keeping footfall high year round.

Contact Calor Gas Ltd on 0800 626626 www.calor.co.uk