I have a covered 15'x20' patio, with no walls. Will it work in that environment? SoCal nights only get chilly, but we need something.
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I am not sure about no walls. It moves a lot of air, but it circulates in the garage, warming up the space. Without walls, I would be afraid it would just blow the warm air out into the yard. I know a friend of mine has a propane patio heater. It gives a more localized heat, since it doesn't have a fan, and works great on their patio. Just a suggestion.
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I would look for an infrared "radiant" heat source. If propane works then the previous responder is right. If you need electric then you will want a radiant heat source. The "ProFusion Heat Ceiling-Mounted Workshop Heater with Halogen Light - 5200 BTU, 1500 Watt" is the style I would recommend. Anything with a fan isn't going to be much use unless you can have pointed directly at you, but then you might actually get hot. This 5600W Portable Industrial Heater is a 240volt unit so a place to plug it in can be an issue. The item I mentioned earlier is 110/120 standard wall outlet plug in. If you mounted a couple of those on the ceiling at the end furthest from the house directed toward the house I think you might get what you're after.
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that's close to the size of my outside garage and yes it will...very good heater..
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All room walls and the 'front door' have cover flaps that zip closed from the inside for full privacy. We haven't been in extreme weather but it's a really great tent for the price, should do well in reasonable rain/wind. I always make it a practice to take along a couple tarps (one under the tent) duct tape and extra tent pegs. Btw I Recommend investing in 10 or more strong (metal) tent pegs and a hammer or hatchet. The ones that come with the tent are cheap, break easy. The 'patio' is great, we had a small fold up table & 3 coolers in there with room to spare.
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I use it under a covered patio with about 6-8 inches of clearance and have had no issues. The heat seems to be very effectively distributed to the sides.
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I love it in my sons bedroom ! I don't see why you couldn't use it in a covered patio, I think it would show the dust because of the color but that's about it...
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I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your... » Read More I do not leave it up in winter or in severe storms, mostly because I do not want to damage it. With the sun at a different angle in winter I do not need it since my patio is partially covered. I installed it with hooks so it is very easy to take down and put back up so if you do it that way, you can leave it up as long as you like and you can decide. It helps with temp in summer, but here it will not matter in winter, since it does not get that cold. Yes, it does block wind, but I think it will last longer if you keep it out only in warm temps. Hope this help. You won't regret your purchase, it is a wonderful product. « Show Less
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I would say yes, however, I would not recommend it being placed out in the weather, where it could be damaged by rain or snow. Great unit! In a thirty foot space wall to wall I used two to cover complete are. I was not certain of coverage distance for just one.
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The wall behind ours (sheet rock) doesn't feel warm to the touch, so heat probably wouldn't be a problem.
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Hi, Well I put mine under a patio with only one side open.. Its a beautiful cage.. so I really dont know how it would hold up if it is out in the open.. maybe if it is under a patio it will be ok.. but I live in Cal. and the weather is alot different here then in NJ.. So I dont think I am much help..
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Mine is mounted about 15' high on the side of my house, centered along a 26' wall. I have a 26'x36' patio there - this light covers the entire area plus some perimeter. Remember, light, like all energy, decreases with the square of the distance; that is, move 2x out, it is 4x less. Out 3x, it is 9x less, and so on. I am able to read a paper anywhere on my patio. All this for pennies per hour!
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Yes, actually think a patio area is ideal. I use it indoors and often have to fold it up when not in use. The mat is pretty hardy so should last.
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it will work as long as you have a place to put it in the sun while it's warming. i use mine in the winter when it was about 20 degrees. i put it in a protected sun room that is enclosed in acrylic panels, out of the weather.
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I have mine under my covered patio with a height of 12 feet.It works fine.Assure yourself that the patio is open to fresh air... (my walls are only six feet tall).
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I briefly left one of our units outside on a covered porch. It did OK. I wound up bringing into a garage. It would probably be OK outside, but I felt better to have ours out of the elements and out of view from neighbors, etc (glowing red light on the porch)>
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I gives a little heat, but I only use it outside on my deck. Don't expect it to keep you warm on a chilly evening outside... it's more for a light glow and ambience. Perhaps in an enclosed area it would warm the space.
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If it is under some kind of weather safe overhang, it seems to work fine. It is in no way weather proofed, so if it would get exposed to elements, then no. I have one installed in the corner of a covered Lania, but it is really more like a room with one side open.
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I have mine outside but I live in a dry high desert setting and anything I have goes inside for the winter. It does rain but not often and that would be the worst weather I would leave it subject too. The rain has not hurt it working. I do have it hanging under the eve of my patio.
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Probably not that well: we are using ours in a room that is approx. 15 feet by 20 feet with 15 foot ceilings--2 walls are glass (no insulation). Unless you are on top of the heater, not feeling much warmth.