LPG Patio Heater Hire: Why We Redesigned Our Range

Expo Hire has learned a great deal about patio heater hire. The event market features many different heating options. We understood that providing the correct equipment keeps your guests warm and your operations running on schedule. Our industry knowledge led us to design our own specifications, making lpg outdoor patio heater hire easier for professional organisers. Here are the lessons we learned.

Making LPG outdoor patio heater hire easier

Most outdoor heaters share similar designs. Event hire companies typically stock mushroom and pyramid styles, much like our previous inventory. We did not invent a new format, but we identified specific problems with existing products that needed fixing. Developing our EventPro® own-brand range allowed us to dictate the exact specifications for the hire trade, rather than relying on retail-grade units.

Easier Ignition

A significant issue we encountered early on involved ignition systems. Safety with gas equipment remains paramount, but the hardware must remain accessible to all users. We sourced new units with a more dependable starting mechanism.

Our new patio heaters all include piezoelectric ignition. This system uses a button that activates a spring-loaded hammer. Pressing the button makes the hammer strike a PZT crystal, generating a high-voltage spark that ignites the gas. You do not need matches or naked flames. This upgrade makes the heater safer and much simpler for staff less familiar with this type of equipment.

Improved Transportability

Another considerable problem involved transport. Patio heaters stand tall. Many older models featured large aluminium heads that required dismantling before loading, adding time to every delivery and collection. We also found that the glass tubes in pyramid patio heaters were fragile during transit, necessitating disassembly before movement.

Specifying our new range meant addressing both these issues. Our patio heaters stand slightly shorter than previous models, allowing them to fit into our vans fully assembled. We also specified stronger glass for pyramid heater tubes, so they travel without risk of breakage.

Safety and Compatibility

All our patio heaters undergo regular checks and hold certification from a Gas Safe engineer. You can request these certificates once our team allocates equipment to your order. Our warehouse staff also check all LPG equipment before it leaves the Birmingham depot.

We supply all LPG patio heaters with a 1.2-metre hose, a regulator, and a standard bayonet connector. We can also provide LPG bottles and spanners, giving you everything needed to get started. Customers planning to use their own gas bottles must confirm they hold the correct size, type, and connector. We have delivered patio heaters to customers who discovered their gas bottle was incompatible.

Our drivers cannot connect LPG equipment. We have worked hard on making lpg outdoor patio heater hire easier, but some responsibility rests with you, the hirer, to operate the equipment. Event organisers who feel uncomfortable connecting the gas bottle must ask for assistance from a qualified individual before use.

Practical Advice for Hiring

Hiring a patio heater from Expo Hire gives you a complete package. Each heater comes with:

• One 1.2-metre LPG hose.
• One regulator.
• One standard bayonet connector.

We recommend hiring a 13kg LPG bottle for most outdoor event hire requirements. A 13kg bottle typically provides around 10-12 hours of continuous heat on a medium setting, depending on ambient temperature and wind conditions. This volume usually covers a full evening's event. Adding gazebo hire to your order can also help trap heat and protect your guests from the wind.

You will also need a spanner to tighten the connection between the regulator and the gas bottle. We can supply this with your order. Operators must maintain adequate ventilation when running the heater. Do not place the unit too close to flammable materials. Keep a minimum clearance of 1 metre from the heater's top and sides to any overhead or surrounding objects.

Larger events or extended hire periods often require multiple heaters. Grouping units provides consistent warmth across your entire outdoor space. Our team can advise on the optimal number of heaters based on the size of your venue and the expected number of guests.

Understanding these practical considerations helps keep your outdoor event comfortable for everyone, regardless of the weather. We require no security deposit on your order, and our free minor damage waiver covers accidental scratches during your event. Our system calculates delivery from £40 ex-VAT based on road distance from your nearest depot. On the day of your event, you receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA so you know exactly when your equipment will arrive. Stock levels update in real time. Select your hire dates to check availability and confirm your order online.