Pocster Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I know it’s not exactly the weather to think of this but am planning ahead ! Want to be as energy efficient as possible so no patio gas bollocks . Anyone experienced the infra red heaters ? ; heat the organic mass not the air …???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Infra red heaters. Isn't that the same principal used by gas patio heater. And you said it. If your chucking a few kWh at a heater in the open, no what sort it is, you will get no rewards, just a big bill. Heated jacket? Heat you, not the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Whatever you come up with, point it towards me please. I'm struggling to figure out how to heat my indoors this winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, JohnMo said: Infra red heaters. Isn't that the same principal used by gas patio heater. I’m not sure . That’s why I’m asking . Though I did mean infra red electric powered not gas . I thought the principle was exactly that “ heat you not the world “ and you said it . Edited August 8, 2022 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 For example https://www.suryaheating.co.uk/1800w-helios-infrared-bar-heater-available-in-black-or-white.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Not just the cold that is the problem. Rain can ruin an evening under the stars. So you need a roof. And no one likes a chilly wind, so walls (and ventilation if the wind is con carne). So going to be similar to a house. All it really needs is some sturdy glazing in the roof to look though. If only there was some walk on glazing available. Or just get a NASA feed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobLe Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 How about heated chair covers? 100W at 12V into a strap on seat cover, intended as a retrofit for a car, makes a huge difference. Uses a lot less power than a radiant thing heating the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 23 minutes ago, RobLe said: How about heated chair covers? Call it the Westinghouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 17 hours ago, pocster said: I know it’s not exactly the weather to think of this but am planning ahead ! Want to be as energy efficient as possible so no patio gas bollocks . Anyone experienced the infra red heaters ? ; heat the organic mass not the air …???? Go American and develop some rolls of fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReedRichards Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 08/08/2022 at 17:17, pocster said: Anyone experienced the infra red heaters ? ; heat the organic mass not the air …???? There is an inverse square law that applies to infra-red heaters and other forms of radiant heating. If they give you X amount of heat when you stand 1 m away than you get X/4 heat at 2 m and X/9 at 3m etc. The radiation that misses you heats the patio flooring and that, in turn, heats the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 10 minutes ago, ReedRichards said: There is an inverse square law that applies to infra-red heaters and other forms of radiant heating. If they give you X amount of heat when you stand 1 m away than you get X/4 heat at 2 m and X/9 at 3m etc. The radiation that misses you heats the patio flooring and that, in turn, heats the air. So basically SWMBO stands 1cm in front of heater . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Battery powered heated jacket and a fire pit for the ambience. I’m going to build something like as a wind break at the bottom of our plot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I built a conservatory, looks like it’s outside but (with windows and doors shut) much warmer 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Kelvin said: Battery powered heated jacket and a fire pit for the ambience. I’m going to build something like as a wind break at the bottom of our plot Don’t have that space - but it’s a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Blow up sumo suit. Then the air trapped in the suit would keep you insulated from the cold air outside the suit. You would look like a right cock but......just saying 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 hours ago, joe90 said: I built a conservatory, looks like it’s outside but (with windows and doors shut) much warmer 😎 Same here. Has been just the ticket in the current heatwave (we didn't get the 40oC one at the end of July but it's been 30oC for close to three days in a row here). The Sun is blocked by the house at the hottest time of day (back of house faces NE). Makes the room a proper refuge. With sliding doors open on three sides a decent through draft is almost guaranteed. Can also drift in and out freely so virtually outdoors with a warm roof. Excuse SWMBO, she was a bit pixelated by the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Radian. Nice looking place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Cheers @Big Jimbo built it a long while ago but recently given it a big makeover. Always had a plan to add a garden room on the back (original planning objections meant no window on our garden facing elevation 🙄) and a room-in-roof on the garage for my toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 (edited) Sit outside and enjoy the Perseid meteor shower, maximum tonight. https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/perseid-meteor-shower-guide-uk-when-where-to-see (starting to cloud over down here, so everything East is in for thunderstorms, probably) Edited August 13, 2022 by SteamyTea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Still clear over here but signs of cloud further East. Not seen any yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 East wind at the moment. Haar rolling in off the North Sea overnight but it usually burns off in the day to give clear skies before rolling in again in the evening. No star (or meteor) gazing tonight. Thunder storms predicted here tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 10:51 got fed up not seeing anything so started to look at the moon. Very nice sight in itself but then Bam! a very bright fireball pretty much straight past the moon heading SE. Not a pissy white streak but orange/red thing with long tail, like a firework. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now