Choosing the Perfect Heater and Mounting Option for Any Outdoor Space
7 minute read | Heaters
There’s a heater for every need and every setting! While different heaters offer unique benefits, the best choice for you depends on your specific situation, location, and requirements. With a wide range of sizes and designs available, you might even find yourself needing more than one type of outdoor heater. Here are some key differences to consider when choosing the right option for your space.
Heater Mounting Options
Outdoor heaters come in various mounting styles—portable, fixed, or mounted. Some are designed to be slim and unobtrusive. Once installed on a wall or ceiling, mounted heaters are typically not portable. Wall-mounted models are great for small spaces, such as an enclosed outdoor dining area. Floor-mounted heaters are commonly used near pools, while pole-mounted heaters are ideal for walkways. With so many choices, it's easy to find the perfect heater for your needs today.
MOUNTED OUTDOOR HEATERS
Mounted heaters usually run on natural gas or electricity and are perfect for areas with limited floor space. Some can be safely used in covered or enclosed spaces, and others can be installed flush with walls or ceilings for a seamless look. When you need consistent heating in an outdoor area, mounted heaters are a smart choice—especially if you have a nearby wall or ceiling to use.
PORTABLE OUTDOOR HEATERS
Most portable heaters use propane and come in a variety of sizes. Propane patio heaters can warm up an outdoor area quickly and should never be used indoors. Portable propane heaters are great for places where installing a permanent system isn’t practical but you still want access to heat. They don’t require professional installation and their mobility is a big plus compared to other types.
Patio Heater Fuel Source
Most outdoor heaters are powered by propane, natural gas, or electricity. Your choice will depend on what kind of heater suits your needs best. All three fuel types are affordable, eco-friendly, and use infrared technology to keep people warm safely.
The Zone - Effective Heating Radius
Think about how you plan to use your heater when deciding on the size and shape you need. If your space is small and enclosed, this will eliminate several options. Likewise, if you're trying to heat a large open area, that also limits your choices. Each heater has an effective heating radius, often referred to as "the zone." Use this to determine the number, type, and placement of heaters needed to effectively warm your outdoor area.
Efficient & Durable Patio Heaters
Infratech Outdoor Heaters
Infratech electric infrared heaters are an eco-friendly choice and come in slim, single, and double-element models, each with different output levels. You can choose from low-profile options that match your existing decor. These heaters operate quietly and are highly energy efficient.
Sunglo Exterior Heaters
Sunglo portable propane heaters are perfect for areas where flexibility is important. As a leader in the radiant heating industry, Sunglo heaters are made in the USA and are widely used by hotels, resorts, restaurants, and homeowners around the world to provide comfort and warmth.
Sunpak Patio Heaters
Sunpak overhead patio heaters are known for their quality and durability in outdoor heating. They offer both commercial and residential models, all of which can run on either natural gas or propane. Their 25,000 BTU model heats up to 10 x 10 feet, while the 34,000 BTU version covers up to 12 x 12 feet.
Choose the Finish That Fits Your Style
You don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics when choosing an outdoor heater. Available finishes include stainless steel, bronze, and flush-mounted options. Many floor-standing models add a stylish touch to any outdoor area. For example, the Sunglo A242 Natural Gas Model comes in black or stainless steel, offering the convenience of natural gas with the flexibility of a portable unit.
No matter the size or layout of your residential or commercial patio, there’s a heater that will meet and exceed your needs. From overhead patio heaters to other types of outdoor heating solutions, you can find the perfect fit for your space. Features like heater stack switches make using your new heaters simple and convenient.
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PPSU - Polyphenylsulfone Ensinger TECASON P plastic
The PPSU semi-finished products produced by Ensinger usually use Radel® PPSU as the raw material, which can provide two forms of sheet and rod, which can be used for machining.
PPSU plastic is an amorphous material with a high glass transition temperature and low moisture absorption. In addition, PPSU material has better impact strength and chemical resistance than other polysulfone materials such as PSU and PES. In addition to these properties, PPSU materials are more resistant to hot steam sterilization than other polysulfone materials, and are resistant to detergents and disinfectants.
Properties and Specifications of PPSU Material
PPSU plastic has the following characteristics:
High service temperature (180°C)
good chemical compatibility
Excellent resistance to hydrolysis (suitable for repeated steam sterilization)
High stiffness at various temperatures
very high impact strength
high dimensional stability
Excellent resistance to high-energy radiation (gamma rays and X-rays)
good electrical insulation
Excellent dielectric properties
PPSU material series
The corresponding product grade of PPSU Radel® material produced by Ensinger is TECASON P, including the following materials:
TECASON P - Industrial Grade
TECASON P MT - medical grade, biocompatible material, available in various colors
TECASON P MT XRO - medical grade, x-ray visible, biocompatible
The PPSU material forms that Ensinger can provide include:
PPSU bar
PPSU sheet
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Medical industry: test heads/adjusters for hip, knee and shoulder joints and handles for medical devices
TECASON P MT orange material is suitable for medical industry applications. In many medical applications, designers usually want to have a variety of colors to choose from to increase design flexibility
TECASON P MT black is a polyphenylsulfone material primarily intended for applications in the medical industry. Medical grade PPSU material has improved performance in terms of temperature, impact strength and chemical resistance, and has excellent resistance to repeated steam autoclaving - without any change in the material's dimensional stability or physical properties. Medical grade PPSU material is available in a variety of colors, and PPSU XRO material with X-ray visible XRO additives can be added to achieve clear part visibility on fluorescent inspection and X-ray. Materials produced by both product lines are tested according to ISO 10993. Information about USP Class VI of raw materials can also be provided
TECASON P MT blue material is suitable for medical applications. In many medical applications, designers often need to have many colors to choose from when making material selection decisions. The TECASON P MT blue material is just one of the many color options available in the range. For more details see TECASON P MT black material
TECASON P MT brown material is suitable for medical applications. In many medical applications, designers often need to have many colors to choose from when making material selection decisions. The TECASON P MT brown material is just one of the many color options available in the range. For more details see TECASON P MT black material
TECASON P MT green material is suitable for medical applications. In many medical applications, designers often need to have many colors to choose from when making material selection decisions. The TECASON P MT green material is just one of the many color options available in the range. See TECASON P MT black material for more details.
TECASON P MT gray material is suitable for medical applications. In many medical applications, designers often need to have many colors to choose from when making material selection decisions. The TECASON P MT gray material is just one of the many color options available in the range. For more details see TECASON P MT black material
TECASON P MT ivory materials are suitable for medical applications. In many medical applications, designers often need to have many colors to choose from when making material selection decisions. The TECASON P MT ivory material is just one of the many color options available in the range. See TECASON P MT black material for more details.
TECASON P MT red material is suitable for medical applications. In many medical applications, designers often need to have many colors to choose from when making material selection decisions. TECASON P MT red material is just one of many color options in the range
TECASON P MT yellow material is suitable for medical applications. In many medical applications, designers often need to have many colors to choose from when making material selection decisions. The TECASON P MT yellow material is just one of the many color options in the range. See TECASON P MT black material for details
TECASON P MT XRO black is a specially developed X-ray visible and biocompatible PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) material. This line of materials allows us to meet the challenging requirements of minimally invasive and image-controlled surgery. It is made radio-opaque by adding a contrast agent to standard medical grade PPSU material. Machined parts made using it are clearly visible under fluoroscopy and x-rays. By using the material, surgical instruments and orthopedic implant trial heads are clearly imaged during image-controlled surgery. Medical grade PPSU materials have greatly improved in terms of temperature resistance, impact strength, and chemical resistance, and are very resistant to repeated steam high temperature sterilization (maintaining good dimensional stability and physical properties). TECASON P MT XRO material has passed the ISO 10993 test. As a medical grade material, it can be in contact with human body fluids, bone substances and dentin for no more than 24 hours, and has a variety of colors and sizes to choose from. Information about USP Class VI of raw materials is also available
TECASON P MT XRO blue has the excellent properties of PPSU material and is visible to X-rays. Typical applications for conventional medical grade PPSU materials include orthopedic test probes and other medical devices. By adding a certain amount of opacifying agent, this material is different from conventional materials, and parts machined with it can be seen under X-ray. TECASON P MT XRO products have many colors and sizes, for more information, see TECASON P MT XRO black material
TECASON P MT XRO green has the excellent performance of PPSU material and is visible to X-rays. Typical applications for conventional medical grade PPSU materials include orthopedic test probes and other medical devices. By adding a certain amount of opacifying agent, this material is different from conventional materials, and parts machined with it can be seen under X-ray. TECASON P MT XRO products have many colors and sizes, for more information, see TECASON P MT XRO black material
TECASON P MT XRO gray has the excellent properties of PPSU material and is visible to X-rays. Typical applications for conventional medical grade PPSU materials include orthopedic test probes and other medical devices. By adding a certain amount of opacifying agent, this material is different from conventional materials, and parts machined with it can be seen under X-ray. TECASON P MT XRO products have many colors and sizes, for more information, see TECASON P MT XRO black material
TECASON P MT XRO red has the excellent properties of PPSU material and is visible to X-rays. Typical applications for conventional medical grade PPSU materials include orthopedic test probes and other medical devices. By adding a certain amount of opacifying agent, this material is different from conventional materials, and parts machined with it can be seen under X-ray. TECASON P MT XRO products have many colors and sizes, for more information, see TECASON P MT XRO black material
TECASON P MT XRO yellow has the excellent properties of PPSU material and is visible to X-rays. Typical applications for conventional medical grade PPSU materials include orthopedic test probes and other medical devices. By adding a certain amount of opacifying agent, this material is different from conventional materials, and parts machined with it can be seen under X-ray. TECASON P MT XRO products have many colors and sizes, for more information, see TECASON P MT XRO black material
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