The best gas heater for a summer residence with a cylinder: varieties, reviews

The main types of gas cylinder gas heaters

A gas heater from a cylinder can differ in its design and the principle of heat transfer, as well as technical characteristics, type of use and cost.

The industry produces several fundamentally different designs of such devices: a heat gun, gas converter, ceramic and infrared heater.

Heat gun for giving

A heat gun is a heat ventilator that uses the combustion gas as a heat source. Structurally, heaters of this type are a streamlined metal case with openings for hot air outlet. The housing contains: a fan, a gas burner, a heat exchanger, devices providing ignition and combustion control, as well as monitoring the safety of the unit.

By design features, heat guns are classified into devices with direct and indirect heating.

Direct air heating models have an efficiency of 100%, but their disadvantage is the combustion of oxygen in a heated room.

In models of indirect heating, fuel is initially burned, and then the products formed during its combustion, which is carried out using a ring-type heat exchanger. Indirect heating models are environmentally friendly devices, however, their significant drawback is the limited mobility caused by the presence of a chimney that serves to remove waste gases.

The heat gun works as follows:

• when the gas supply valve installed on the gas cylinder is opened, the gas flows to the gas burner;
• the ignition device ignites the gas;
• when gas is burned, the air in the heat exchanger heats up;
• a working fan sucks in cold air from the room and directs it to the heat exchanger, and the heated air, in turn, enters the heated room;
• to protect against overheating and damage, the units are equipped with thermostats.

IMPORTANT!

When using a heat gun, it must be remembered that for its operation it is necessary to have an electrical network, from which the fan of the device operates, and also gas is ignited.

As a rule, models intended for domestic use are equipped with a handle for carrying them and wheels for moving on the floor surface. These are mobile devices powered by separately located gas cylinders.

Stationary models have an already installed gas cylinder in their design, they are more powerful and have larger overall dimensions and weight.

Gas cannons used in the country are of two types according to the type of fuel used: they work on liquefied gas (butane / propane) and universal ones, capable of working on liquefied and natural gas.

IMPORTANT!

To connect the gas cannon to the natural gas mains, the model must be equipped a pressure stabilizer that ensures the normal operation of the unit from a similar source of combustion fuel.

The criteria for choosing a heat gun are:

• unit power;
• area (volume) maximum allowable for heating;
• the type of heat exchanger that determines the heating method (direct / indirect);
• overall dimensions, weight and shape of the case;
• the manufacturer's brand that ensures the quality of the product;
• price.

A heat gun for a summer residence is a simple and economical source of thermal energy in operation, which is a good alternative to stationary heat sources.

Gas convector for summer cottages

Any convector, regardless of the type of primary energy converted into heat, involves the circulation of air flows due to the temperature difference in the lower and upper layers of the air.

Warm air rises up, and when it cools down, it goes down, which causes its circulation. This principle is incorporated in the design of the gas converter, in which the air is heated by burning gas.

Structurally, the gas converter consists of the following components:

• body - can be made in various types of execution (mounted, mobile, stationary);
• heat exchanger;
• heating element;
• automation, control and protection devices.

The gas converter operates as follows: when fuel is burned, the air in the heat exchanger heats up and rises up through the holes in the housing. At the same time, cold air enters from below, which is due to its circulation in an enclosed space.

Units of this type can operate on liquefied and natural gas. In the variant of summer cottage use, as a rule, it is liquefied (propane / butane) gas. The design of the gas convector can be of an open type or exhaust system.

Some models of such devices are equipped with a fan, which increases their performance and extends the service life.

Catalytic type gas heater

A catalytic heater (including a gas-fired one) is a unit used to heat ambient air, carried out by oxidizing the catalyst plate, which is the main element of such devices. The catalyst plate, as a rule, is made of fiberglass with the addition of platinum powder, upon contact with fuel and heat energy is released.

On the surface of the plate, there are a large number of small holes through which flows and gas is burned, an oxidation reaction occurs on this surface, and as a result, a thermal energy. This combustion mode is called flameless, although there is little flame on the surface of the plate.

The work of a catalytic gas heater is as follows:

• when the heater is turned on, the surface of the catalyst plate heats up;
• in a separate chamber of the device, an air-fuel mixture is prepared and heated;
• vapors of the combustible mixture are supplied to the heated plate, which, when burned, release heat, which is transferred, in turn, to the surrounding air.

Some manufacturers add electric heating elements to the design of individual models, which serve for heating the catalyst plate, as well as fans that improve air circulation in the heated the room.

The selection criteria for catalytic heaters are the following:

• heated area;
• electric power;
• gas consumption at various operating modes;
• availability of automation and control systems;
• overall dimensions and weight;
• device reliability (manufacturer's brand);
• price.

Gas catalytic heater is a progressive type of heating units, confidently conquering its place in the market of devices used for heating buildings and structures of various destination.

Infrared gas cylinder-operated heater

The principle of operation of a gas infrared heater is based on the fact that infrared rays heat objects in the room, and the building structures of this room (walls, ceiling, etc.), and they, in turn, give off their heat to the surrounding air.

IMPORTANT!

When using gas infrared heaters to increase the heated area, they should be positioned as high as possible above the floor surface. A heater of this type consists of the following elements: a body made, as a rule, of metal, a heat exchanger, a splitter and a reducer, as well as a control and protection unit.

The operation of a gas infrared heater is as follows:

• gas from a separately installed cylinder enters the reducer, where its pressure decreases, then the gas enters the heater nozzle;
• in the splitter, the gas is mixed with air, after which it enters the ceramic panel, where it is burned (gas-air mixture);
• when heated, a ceramic panel emits infrared rays, which are distributed in the heated room.

IMPORTANT!

A distinctive feature of an infrared heater is its ability to start heating the heated room immediately after it is switched on, which significantly saves fuel used.

The selection criteria for heaters of this type are: power, moisture resistance, type of exhaust gas discharge, as well as the presence of automation and protection systems.

Stoves with a small gas cylinder

A small oven paired with a small gas cylinder is a portable and compact heater, used for heating small rooms (up to 10 m2) in buildings and structures of various destination.

In addition, heaters of this type are used to heat temporary structures (tent, hut, etc.), used by people leading an active lifestyle, as well as hunters and fishermen (winter huts, fisherman's and hunter's houses etc.).

The combustion principle of this type of heater is a closed type stove. The furnace body, as a rule, is made in the form of a rectangle, on the reverse side of which there is a fitting for connecting a gas hose. A hose connects the oven to a gas cylinder through a reducer installed on the latter.

Outdoor gas heater

An outdoor gas heater is intended for outdoor use. These can be gazebos and terraces, verandas, etc. Externally, heaters of this type resemble street lamps or illuminating columns. Gas cylinders in outdoor heaters are mounted in their legs, the method of heat transfer is infrared radiation.

Scope of gas cylinder gas heaters

Due to their advantages and availability, gas heaters are widely used for heating various objects for administrative, industrial and residential purposes, as well as when performing certain types construction and installation works (installation of stretch ceilings, drying of building structures and their finishing elements etc.).

The use of bottled gas expands the capabilities of gas heaters, increases their mobility and functionality.

Advantages and disadvantages of gas cylinder heaters

Each technical device has certain advantages and disadvantages, which determine the possibility of their use for certain purposes, as well as under certain operating conditions.

Gas cylinder heaters are no exception to this rule, they also have certain pros and cons, as well as recommended conditions of use.

The advantages of this type of heater are:

1. Gas is an affordable fuel with a relatively low cost.
2. The simplicity of the design, due to the absence of complex elements, ensuring the reliability of this type of heater.
3. High efficiency leads to economy and efficiency of use.
4. Mobility.
5. Environmental Safety.
6. Long service life.

The disadvantages of gas heaters can be considered:

1. Fire hazard.
2. The toxicity of the fuel (gas) used requires care during operation.
3. With direct combustion of gas, oxygen in the air burns out, which leads to a deterioration of the microclimate in the heated room. To eliminate this drawback, the installation of supply and exhaust ventilation is required, which leads to an increase in the cost of construction and installation work.

Gas heater for summer cottages with a cylinder, main manufacturers

Currently, gas cylinder heaters are manufactured by many manufacturers in technically advanced countries. The most famous are: Bartolini (Italy), Ballu (Russia), Timberk (Sweden), Alpine Air (Turkey), as well as Kovea (South Korea) and Result Group (Russia).

• Gas heaters Bartolini lead the popularity rating among heating units working with a cylinder. The model that ensured the primacy of the Italian brand is the Bartolini Рullover K heater, which is used to heat various buildings and structures. Main technical characteristics:

1. Type - catalytic.
2. Fuel - propane / butane.
3. The capacity of the gas cylinder is 24.5 / 27 liters.
4. The place of installation of the cylinder is inside the body under the protective casing.
5. Automation devices - sensors (flame control, air condition), rollover protection.
6. Piezo ignition.
7. Power regulation.

• Production of the company Timberk (Sweden). Among the company's models, the most popular among users is the Timberk TGN 4200 SM1 - a mobile heater operating on an infrared heat transfer method. A 12 liter bottle is located inside the heater body. The model is equipped with control of gas supply and combustion, as well as the removal of waste products. The heater has a rollover protection function, as well as piezo ignition, power adjustment is possible.
• Devices from the company Alpine air (Turkey). In the company's product line, in the segment of gas heaters, the Alpine Air NGS-20F model is popular. This is a wall mounted gas converter. The model is equipped with a cast-iron heat exchanger, which ensures long-term operation of the device (up to 50 years). The heater can operate on various types of gas (natural / liquefied), some modifications are equipped with a fan.
• Gas heater Ballu. The Ballu BOGH-14E model is an infrared outdoor heater that is deservedly popular among owners of suburban real estate. The body is made of stainless steel and equipped with casters, which makes the heater more mobile. The set with the device comes with a remote control that allows you to remotely adjust the operating modes of the device.
• Heaters from the company Kovea. The South Korean company produces a large number of different models of heaters and other climatic equipment. Among the heating units, which are especially in demand among hunters and fishermen, the main place is occupied by the portable model Kovea Fire Ball, which works on infrared radiation. The reflector of the device has two positions in space - horizontal and inclined. The model is equipped with a piezo ignition and a preheating system for the gas used.

Prices for a gas heater for a summer residence with a cylinder

The price of heaters depends on the technical characteristics of a particular model, its device design and type, as well as the manufacturer's brand and place of purchase.

The cost of the models discussed above, when purchasing them in specialized organizations and on Internet sites, is as follows:

Model	Heater type	Rating according to the editorial board Tehno.guru	Cost, thousand rubles
	Mobile / catalytic	10/10	9,5 – 15
	Mobile / ceramic	9,7/10	4,5 – 6
	Wall / convector	9,8/10	15 – 21
	Outdoor / infrared	9,8/10	30 – 40
	Portable / infrared	9,7/10	6 – 7

Gas heater: user reviews

When choosing a specific model of a heater, it is of no small importance to study feedback from users who are already using this equipment on their farm.

Here are some reviews of the highly rated models discussed above:

A. Timberk TGN 4200 SM1 model: tuulos, g. Taganrog:“A good alternative to a fireplace. Advantages: instantly warms up, low gas consumption. Disadvantages: rather dangerous. "
Read more on otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_2534049.html.

B. Alpine Air NGS-20F model: Legenda333, St. St. Petersburg:“The Alpine Air gas convector is a great alternative. Advantages: it copes with its task perfectly. Disadvantages: no. "
Read more on otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_1392008.html.

C. Model "Вartolini Рullover K": modestmon, g. Moscow:“Heats the room quickly from scratch. Advantages: fast heating. Disadvantages: burns oxygen. "
Read more on otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_5689156.html.

D. Model "Kovea Fire Ball": Vladislav:“The burner is simply top class, the operating experience is already 3 years, there are no big complaints”.
A more detailed operation report can be viewed at the link: http://hunter22.ru/posts/6-gazovyi-obogrevatel-kovea-fire-ball-kh-0710.html.

E. Ballu BOGH-14E model: Valery767 Ufa:“Very good for outdoor gatherings.
Advantages: Comfort and coziness within a radius of up to 2.5-3 meters. There is a remote control. Disadvantages: high cost. "
Read more on otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_5779423.html.