A decorative glass tube heater for buyers who want the flame show first and heat second. Anyone after warmth per dollar should buy a mushroom heater.
Amazon $499.99
A tabletop flame heater for a small table or balcony where a tall heater would not fit. It is more about ambiance than heat.
- 9,500 BTU/hHeat output
- PropaneFuel
- TabletopStyle
- 1 yearWarranty
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- Small glass tube flame for a table or balcony
- CSA approved, with anti tilt shutoff and a flame out thermocouple
- Runs on a 1 lb cylinder, or a 20 lb tank with the optional hose
- A 1 lb cylinder lasts only 2 to 3 hours on high
- Low heat output warms only the people sitting close to it
- Costly per BTU compared with a full size heater
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its fuel. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | HLDS032-GTTSS |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Fuel | Propane |
| Gas input | 9,500 BTU/h |
| Propane tank | 1 lb |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Safety and build | |
| Style | Tabletop |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes |
| Safety listed | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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