Tagged with 'PatioHeaters'

October is finally here and, for many of us, that means quite a change of lifestyle. As the evenings grow shorter, temperatures fall and blustery winds disturb mountains of yellowing leaves, we come in from the garden, pack away our summer sports gear and reacquaint ourselves with the pastimes of the colder months. For DIY enthusiasts autumn can be the perfect time to catch up on those essential home improvements. Taking on a DIY heating upgrade is an ideal task for autumn, keeping you busy in October whilst protecting your comfort and safe-guarding your heating bills in December. Take a look at our four favourite DIY heating projects for autumn...

When you’re choosing an infrared patio heater for your home or business, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the range of choices on offer at Electric Radiators Direct. We pride ourselves on providing a range of products with something to suit every outdoor heating location – but we know that some of the technical specs which set our heaters apart may be a little confusing to customers who are new to the outdoor heating marketplace. Amongst the important factors to consider when choosing an outdoor patio heater is the ingress protection rating of your heater. Every outdoor heating product on our website is marked with an IP code such as IP24, IPX2 or IP67. But what do these codes mean? And how to know what IP rating you need for your heating location? We’re here to help you out with a quick guide to ingress protection ratings and the heaters on our site.