However, even with its flames extinguished, a falling 30-something kilogram flame heater can certainly damage nearby items, or even people and pets. The Athena Plus is in a league of its own with an impressive 13kw heat output, not only is the visual effect of the real flame shooting upwards within a glass tube totally mesmerising but the Plus version has the highest heat output compared to all other versions of this amazing Patio Heater. It offers two heat settings – either 600W or 1200W in the larger model – thanks to its two independently controlled heating elements, and also comes equipped with oscillating modes that enable the heater to rotate through 360° or 120° to warm multiple users in turn. The icing on the cake is that it's also a very affordable purchase in relation to comparable products.

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These outdoor gas heaters not only create warmth but also a warm glow, helping you to create an enjoyable atmosphere that everyone will love. We also missed the peace of mind of an automatic tip-over safety switch, which most other patio heaters on our list have, and the Devola does not.

Thanks to its design, the device emits heat in a circular area and is perfect for both domestic and commercial use. We would have liked a couple of different heat settings to be able to tailor the amount of heat it emits, and due to its nature this patio heater won't suit all gardens, as it needs to be mounted on a suitable wall or ceiling within 1.

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If you’re looking for a way to heat your home or commercial workspace, whilst keeping your energy bills low, then have a look at our wide selection of portable indoor gas heaters.The smokeless designs work via a secondary burn, made possible thanks to the fire pits' double-skin steel construction with vent holes at the top and bottom. Even better, the Blumfeldt Heat Guru 360 Patio Heater comes ready assembled, so there's no DIY to do before you can use it, and it's very easy to operate.