What is a glass tube patio heater? If you are not sure, the best way to describe this accessory is to imagine that you are viewing a glass tube inside of which a liquid is flowing. A metal and plastic tube is placed in front of the glass tube and heat is transferred from the liquid to the metal and plastic. The heat will then flow through the metal and plastic into the glass tube.
A glass tube outdoor heater works very much like a space heater, but instead of being heated from the outside air, it is warmed by the inside of the tube. This means that you will be able to use your heater indoors as well as out. You may want to place your heater on a table inside or outside, depending on where you will be using it.
You can situate your heater on a flat surface, a chair, a table, a counter, a bench, etc. depending on where you will place it. You can even hang it on a pole in a tree or on the deck if you have a proper stand. As long as the tube is open, the warmth can still be transferred.
The tubing heater comes with a heat pipe, heat resistors, metal cap, and a single wire. Depending on the size of the heater, you may need one or more of these items. If you are not sure what they are, they are the pipes in between the heater and the glass tube.
The wire that is wrapped around the heat pipe has a device attached to it. When you put the wire in front of the heater, it heats up the wire from the inside, not the outside. If you turn on the heater, the heating from the metal wire works the heater from the inside, instead of the outside.
This keeps the heated part of the glass tube water-tight and gives you a hot water heater. Since the heater is sealed, it is safe for you to use inside the house. However, if you will use the heater outside, you will need to buy a gasket and a sealant to be able to make the heater watertight.
You will also need to have the right size for the outdoor heater. Most people use a heater that is around 4 inches thick. Remember that the heater is kept inside the glass tube. The inside of the tube will not expand or contract because it is plastic and it will keep the heater stable when it is inserted into the tube.
If you have purchased the pyramid heater and you want to move it outside, you may need to take off the wire to get the heat tube out. However, the tubing heater can be used all year round. If you want to use it indoors, you may just need to attach it to a place that will allow it to run freely. It is also a good idea to place your heater in a slightly higher location than your normal heat source so that you do not have to worry about your heater warping or molding.