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Quartz Patio Heaters
Anybody know anything about Quartz patio heaters ....... eg on the link
below http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name or something similar? Are they any good? Any problems etc? Spare "Tubes" available? TIA |
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Sorry, this may be a better link.......but the Argos site is down and I
can't check it. http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...o.x=16&go.y=12 |
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Jim Crow wrote: Anybody know anything about Quartz patio heaters ....... eg on the link below http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name or something similar? Are they any good? Any problems etc? Spare "Tubes" available? We use infra red heaters at work when it's impossible to heat the area by normal means. They work well enough provided you're 'on axis'. Seem to be reliable enough. -- *I took an IQ test and the results were negative. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Hi Jim
Anybody know anything about Quartz patio heaters ....... eg on the link below Only that they are maximum 2 kW and a gas one is about 11 kW. Would they provide any useable heat outdoors? A kW is a kW is a kW. Dave |
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David Lang wrote:
Only that they are maximum 2 kW and a gas one is about 11 kW. Would they provide any useable heat outdoors? A kW is a kW is a kW. But an electric one would be a much greater % of energy converted to IR whereas a gas one would (I presume)have a wast majority of energy converted to "ordinairy" ? heat. I am just guessing at a logical explanation. Hoever there is no reason it shouldn't work outdoors as IR won't get "blown away" by the wind etc. -- http://gymratz.co.uk - Best Gym Equipment & Bodybuilding Supplements UK. http://trade-price-supplements.co.uk - TRADE PRICED SUPPLEMENTS for ALL! http://fitness-equipment-uk.com - UK's No.1 Fitness Equipment Suppliers. http://gymratz.co.uk/hot-seat.htm - Live web-cam! (sometimes) |
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"Pet @ www.gymratz.co.uk" wrote in message . uk... David Lang wrote: Only that they are maximum 2 kW and a gas one is about 11 kW. Would they provide any useable heat outdoors? A kW is a kW is a kW. But an electric one would be a much greater % of energy converted to IR whereas a gas one would (I presume)have a wast majority of energy converted to "ordinairy" ? heat. I am just guessing at a logical explanation. Hoever there is no reason it shouldn't work outdoors as IR won't get "blown away" by the wind etc. I have seen a couple in garden centres (on). I wasn't really measuring but hey seemed to give an equivalent amount (or more) of heat as a gas one in one direction (more or less). A couple on a wall along a patio would probably make a significant difference without occupying any footprint. They might, of course, gently warm those the far side of a table and lobsterize those closer! -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) |
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"Bob Mannix" writes: I have seen a couple in garden centres (on). I wasn't really measuring but hey seemed to give an equivalent amount (or more) of heat as a gas one in one direction (more or less). A couple on a wall along a patio would probably make a significant difference without occupying any footprint. They might, of course, gently warm those the far side of a table and lobsterize those closer! The way global warming works is that on average they will heat the whole world, but there are some parts which could get colder, such as the UK if the Gulf Stream changed direction. -- Andrew Gabriel |
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Jim Crow wrote:
Anybody know anything about Quartz patio heaters ....... eg on the link below http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...y?storeId=3D1= 0001&langId=3D-1&catalogId=3D3151&productId=3D118582&clickfrom=3D name or something similar? Are they any good? Any problems etc? Spare "Tubes" available? TIA fring exensive for a halogen lamp. But these products always are, as theyre basically wally purchases. Irresponsible I'd say. One could easily make the same for about =A320. NT |
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In message ,
"Jim Crow" wrote: Anybody know anything about Quartz patio heaters ....... eg on the link below http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name or something similar? Are they any good? Any problems etc? Spare "Tubes" available? I've never used this kind of thing outdoors, but experience of them indoors (church halls) would lead me to avoid them at all costs. The idea of radiant heat is that it warms you, not the surroundings. Problem is that when you move around you move through un-warmed air and thus feel cold. On-axis they can roast, off-axis they might as well not be on. If you have one, stand underneath a 500W halogen floodlight to feel the effect. Mind you, I've not found gas patio heaters much better in this respect. I once heard an equally daft proposition. This was totally serious, by the way, and not by way of a joke: have a microwave waveguide into each room. People, being mainly water and fat would warm quite easily while no heat would be wasted warming the walls and the furniture. In order to avoid the problem of sitting on a cold sofa it was suggested that such items could have thin bags of water incorporated. Blowed if I can remember where I heard the idea, it was *years* ago. Probably on Radio 4, "Science Now" or something. Hwyl! M. -- Martin Angove: http://www.tridwr.demon.co.uk/ Two free issues: http://www.livtech.co.uk/ Living With Technology .... Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a tagline writer. |
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In message , Andrew Gabriel
writes In article , "Bob Mannix" writes: I have seen a couple in garden centres (on). I wasn't really measuring but hey seemed to give an equivalent amount (or more) of heat as a gas one in one direction (more or less). A couple on a wall along a patio would probably make a significant difference without occupying any footprint. They might, of course, gently warm those the far side of a table and lobsterize those closer! The way global warming works is that on average they will heat the whole world, but there are some parts which could get colder, such as the UK if the Gulf Stream changed direction. I don't think it will change direction, it will just shut down -- geoff |
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wrote in message oups.com... Jim Crow wrote: Anybody know anything about Quartz patio heaters ....... eg on the link below http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name or something similar? Are they any good? Any problems etc? Spare "Tubes" available? TIA fring exensive for a halogen lamp. But these products always are, as theyre basically wally purchases. Irresponsible I'd say. One could easily make the same for about £20. NT Hows about instructions and details where to buy the parts then........... I can turn my hand to most things and would love to give it a try. jim |
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Martin Angove wrote: I've never used this kind of thing outdoors, but experience of them indoors (church halls) would lead me to avoid them at all costs. The idea of radiant heat is that it warms you, not the surroundings. Problem is that when you move around you move through un-warmed air and thus feel cold. On-axis they can roast, off-axis they might as well not be on. Well, yes. But you can't heat outdoors, so you have to be in their beam. -- *The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Wed, 11 May 2005 11:56:16 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , Jim Crow wrote: Anybody know anything about Quartz patio heaters ....... eg on the link below http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name or something similar? Are they any good? Any problems etc? Spare "Tubes" available? We use infra red heaters at work when it's impossible to heat the area by normal means. They work well enough provided you're 'on axis'. Seem to be reliable enough. Well, it was very pleasant this evening sitting slightly "off-axis" of the four quartz patio heaters under a canopy outside the pub this evening, down by the riverside, quaffing a few real ales, and the dog (Gromit) threatening to jump into the river... No smokers around either. Cheers! -- Frank Erskine Sunderland |
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Martin Angove wrote:
In message , "Jim Crow" wrote: Anybody know anything about Quartz patio heaters ....... eg on the link below I've never used this kind of thing outdoors, but experience of them indoors (church halls) would lead me to avoid them at all costs. The idea of radiant heat is that it warms you, not the surroundings. Problem is that when you move around you move through un-warmed air and thus feel cold. On-axis they can roast, off-axis they might as well not be on. If you have one, stand underneath a 500W halogen floodlight to feel the effect. yup: theyre better than nothing, but thats about all. Decent heating theyre not, in any way. Mind you, I've not found gas patio heaters much better in this respect. I once heard an equally daft proposition. This was totally serious, by the way, and not by way of a joke: have a microwave waveguide into each room. People, being mainly water and fat would warm quite easily while no heat would be wasted warming the walls and the furniture. In order to avoid the problem of sitting on a cold sofa it was suggested that such items could have thin bags of water incorporated. Blowed if I can remember where I heard the idea, it was *years* ago. Probably on Radio 4, "Science Now" or something. I take it youve not tried it then. Microwave heating works very well. You do still have to heat the air in the room, but it can be to a much lower temp, and still feel nice. Even 10C is ok, 14C nice and warm. I've tried it, and its impressive. It also feels fresher because of the cooler air, which is nice. The only problem with microwave is safety concerns: we really dont know what the effects are, hence whether there might be problems. It doesnt look likely there are any, but obviously more certainty is needed than that. If people get past the usual knee jerk reaction long enough to study the topic, it might well become part of most future central heating systems. NT |
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On Wed, 11 May 2005 09:47:33 GMT, "Jim Crow"
wrote: Anybody know anything about Quartz patio heaters ....... eg on the link below http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name or something similar? Are they any good? Any problems etc? Spare "Tubes" available? TIA Hi, I find a thin fleece easier to install and has lower running costs. cheers, Pete. |
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Jim - if you want to get the a simialr/same thing a LOT cheaper - they
have them at Makro - I think =A340 - there may be a reduction for buying 2 |
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I suppose using patio heaters might (just) be less destructive of the
planet's ecosystem than flying to somewhere warmer. Knit yourself a jumper instead. |
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wrote in message oups.com... I suppose using patio heaters might (just) be less destructive of the planet's ecosystem than flying to somewhere warmer. Knit yourself a jumper instead. Really Helpful answer. Hope you walk everywhere. |
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Martin Angove wrote: 2: Inverse square law. Surely 2W in near contact with the skull is going to transfer more energy into the brain than a few more Watts four hundred yards away? I had an actor query the safety of the radio mic I was fitting to her with an ERP of all of 20 mW. Had to ask her to remove her phone completely from the other pocket. ;-) -- *Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery? * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Many thanks for all useful replies, still hoping for some "how to make my
own" instructions from NT )........... |
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Martin Angove wrote: In message .com, wrote: The only problem with microwave is safety concerns: we really dont know what the effects are, hence whether there might be problems. It doesnt look likely there are any, but obviously more certainty is needed than that. If people get past the usual knee jerk reaction long enough to study the topic, it might well become part of most future central heating systems. People pump microwaves into their brains all the time. Mobile handsets churn out up to 2W IIRC right behind your ear. The sorts of people who are worried about phone masts at a couple of tens of Watts are going to go apoplectic about an open microwave waveguide in the room spewing out a couple of hundred Watts! I've never quite understood how the same people who complain about masts don't complain (much) about the phones themselves. Two things: Perhaps because they know jack s**t about the subject? MBQ |
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Jim Crow wrote: wrote in message oups.com... I suppose using patio heaters might (just) be less destructive of the planet's ecosystem than flying to somewhere warmer. Knit yourself a jumper instead. Really Helpful answer. Hope you walk everywhere. We will, when people like you have squandered all the energy. MBQ |
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We have a chimera, metal one not ceramic. Mainly got it because I felled a
large silver birch and burning the timber is easyier than carting it to the tip. It really only keeps your legs warm and then only when you sit near it, but it's really nice to watch the flames & smell the smoke - that make you feel warmer! Dave |
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wrote: We will, when people like you have squandered all the energy. Energy can be neither created or destroyed. ;-) -- *When blondes have more fun, do they know it? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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Jim Crow wrote:
wrote in message fring exensive for a halogen lamp. But these products always are, as theyre basically wally purchases. Irresponsible I'd say. One could easily make the same for about =A320. Hows about instructions and details where to buy the parts then........... I can turn my hand to most things and would love to give it a try. jim I'd tell you, its easy enough, but your proposed purchase is irresponsible and harebrained. Let you be taxed. NT |
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Martin Angove wrote:
People pump microwaves into their brains all the time. Mobile handsets churn out up to 2W IIRC right behind your ear. Yes, but at a different frequency, one not absorbed by brains to the extent 2.4GHz is. The thermal effects are basically a non-starter, a seat in the sun will have way more thermal effect than any microwave heater. But microwave rf does affect chemical reactions, and is to some extent an ionising radiation. The sorts of people who are worried about phone masts at a couple of tens of Watts are going to go apoplectic about an open microwave waveguide in the room spewing out a couple of hundred Watts! It certainly doesnt take 200w, youd be cooking at that sort of output. I vaguely remember 5w on the one I tried. I've never quite understood how the same people who complain about masts don't complain (much) about the phones themselves. Two things: lack of thinking probably NT |
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Jim Crow wrote:
wrote in message oups.com... I suppose using patio heaters might (just) be less destructive of the planet's ecosystem than flying to somewhere warmer. Knit yourself a jumper instead. Really Helpful answer. Hope you walk everywhere. cars are a huge benefit to our society, outdoor heaters are quite the opposite. NT |
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In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
writes In article . com, wrote: We will, when people like you have squandered all the energy. Energy can be neither created or destroyed. ;-) Dunno, most of my energy's destroyed at the end of a hard day -- geoff |
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Energy can be neither created or destroyed. ;-) What about an atomic bomb? -- http://gymratz.co.uk - Best Gym Equipment & Bodybuilding Supplements UK. http://trade-price-supplements.co.uk - TRADE PRICED SUPPLEMENTS for ALL! http://fitness-equipment-uk.com - UK's No.1 Fitness Equipment Suppliers. http://gymratz.co.uk/hot-seat.htm - Live web-cam! (sometimes) |
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wrote in message oups.com... Jim Crow wrote: wrote in message fring exensive for a halogen lamp. But these products always are, as theyre basically wally purchases. Irresponsible I'd say. One could easily make the same for about £20. Hows about instructions and details where to buy the parts then........... I can turn my hand to most things and would love to give it a try. jim I'd tell you, its easy enough, but your proposed purchase is irresponsible and harebrained. Let you be taxed. NT It wasn't a proposed purchase, I asked the group if anyone knew anything about them. I got a few useful answers and a few pathetic ones. If you really don't know how to make one for £20, just say so. As the saying goes "Put up or Shut up". jim |
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"Pet @ www.gymratz.co.uk" wrote in message
. uk... Dave Plowman (News) wrote: Energy can be neither created or destroyed. ;-) What about an atomic bomb? What about it? Basic laws of physics aren't swept away because something's "big"! a |
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"al" wrote in message k... "Pet @ www.gymratz.co.uk" wrote in message . uk... Dave Plowman (News) wrote: Energy can be neither created or destroyed. ;-) What about an atomic bomb? What about it? Basic laws of physics aren't swept away because something's "big"! Assuming by basic you mean Newtonian then actually yes. Virtually all of our 'on Earth' laws of physics are swept away near to or inside a black hole. |
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In message ,
"Pet @ www.gymratz.co.uk" wrote: Dave Plowman (News) wrote: Energy can be neither created or destroyed. ;-) What about an atomic bomb? An atomic bomb (of any type) is simply the most efficient way we yet know to convert matter into energy. E=mc2 and all that. No energy is created or destroyed in the process. Hwyl! M. -- Martin Angove: http://www.tridwr.demon.co.uk/ Two free issues: http://www.livtech.co.uk/ Living With Technology .... ASCII stupid question... get a stupid ANSI! |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
In article . com, wrote: We will, when people like you have squandered all the energy. Energy can be neither created or destroyed. ;-) .... but, more relevantly, entropy always increases. -- Chris Green |
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Jim Crow wrote:
wrote in message oups.com... Jim Crow wrote: wrote in message fring exensive for a halogen lamp. But these products always are, as theyre basically wally purchases. Irresponsible I'd say. One could easily make the same for about =A320. Hows about instructions and details where to buy the parts then........... I can turn my hand to most things and would love to give it a try. jim I'd tell you, its easy enough, but your proposed purchase is irresponsible and harebrained. Let you be taxed. NT It wasn't a proposed purchase, I asked the group if anyone knew anything about them. I got a few useful answers and a few pathetic ones. If you really don't know how to make one for =A320, just say so. As the saying goes "Put up or Shut up". jim already said no |
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Mike wrote:
"al" wrote in message k... "Pet @ www.gymratz.co.uk" wrote in message What about an atomic bomb? What about it? Basic laws of physics aren't swept away because something's "big"! Assuming by basic you mean Newtonian then actually yes. Virtually all of our 'on Earth' laws of physics are swept away near to or inside a black hole. Sometimes we have threads like that. NT |
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wrote in message oups.com... Jim Crow wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Jim Crow wrote: wrote in message fring exensive for a halogen lamp. But these products always are, as theyre basically wally purchases. Irresponsible I'd say. One could easily make the same for about £20. Hows about instructions and details where to buy the parts then........... I can turn my hand to most things and would love to give it a try. jim I'd tell you, its easy enough, but your proposed purchase is irresponsible and harebrained. Let you be taxed. NT It wasn't a proposed purchase, I asked the group if anyone knew anything about them. I got a few useful answers and a few pathetic ones. If you really don't know how to make one for £20, just say so. As the saying goes "Put up or Shut up". jim already said no just as I thought then - all talk PLONK!! |
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raden wrote:
In message , Andrew Gabriel writes In article , "Bob Mannix" writes: I have seen a couple in garden centres (on). I wasn't really measuring but hey seemed to give an equivalent amount (or more) of heat as a gas one in one direction (more or less). A couple on a wall along a patio would probably make a significant difference without occupying any footprint. They might, of course, gently warm those the far side of a table and lobsterize those closer! The way global warming works is that on average they will heat the whole world, but there are some parts which could get colder, such as the UK if the Gulf Stream changed direction. I don't think it will change direction, it will just shut down That is the real danger. The scandinaviations I know are really worried about this. Their countries ( and the UK) could quickly become un-inhabitable if global warming continues. |
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David Lang wrote:
We have a chimera, metal one not ceramic. Mainly got it because I felled a large silver birch and burning the timber is easyier than carting it to the tip. It really only keeps your legs warm and then only when you sit near it, but it's really nice to watch the flames & smell the smoke - that make you feel warmer! Dave Why do peeps want to sit outside freezing in spring and autumn when they can sit in their nicely centrally heated lounge and look at the garden? Are they secretly pikeys at heart? |
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