Mr. Heater MH25NG 25,000-BTU Natural-Gas Radiant Heater
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My unit is installed on a large covered patio outside approximately 8' above a sitting area. Sitting below the heater in a 8' diameter circle is nice and toasty, even with a slight breeze. Sitting across the table at 12' you can feel a slight warming effect with no breeze. More than 12' away....no impact. This is not a highly effective heater if used in an open space. As advertised....this is a garage heater. To get the heat I need I am adding a second heater across the patio from the first.
Clearances around the unit are important. I have 2' clear above my unit, and the lumber above the unit gets warmer than I would like. After 2 hours of use I can touch the wood with my bare hand without having to remove it, but it is quite warm. I'm thinking about 120 to 130F. I have some harditrim up there too and it is even warmer. Not too sure how long the paint will last.
Installation is a breeze. Includes a video if you need it, but there is essentially nothing to it.
Good buy....if it's what you need. If you are thinking of installing it outside......you may want to consider getting more BTU's.
What's in the Box
Heater, bracket, lag bolts
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