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    Quote Originally Posted by Busyman™ View Post
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    In the light of the threats of global warning should patio heaters be banned? A few public houses that I know have outside 'smoking area' where people are sitting under large canopies or umbrellas. They are surrounded by patio heaters to keep them comfortable. How much energy is this wasting?

    In my area and I am sure a few others they have become the latest status symbol. Come to think of it, having glass in your windows in my area is a status symbol.
    Are you joking?

    The heat from patio heaters has nothing to do with global warming.

    Maybe you should talk about banning fire pits since that's much more applicable.

    You have got to be joking unless you are talking about what's used to fuel patio heaters....like propane and gas.

    The ones I've seen personally, use electricity.
    I was referring to the unnecessary use of power. Whether it be electricity, gas etc.
    I honestly don't know what fire pits are. I would be guessing if I said those deep pits where they roast full carcasses. I most areas in the UK you are not even allowed to burn garden rubbish.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigboab View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Busyman™ View Post

    Are you joking?

    The heat from patio heaters has nothing to do with global warming.

    Maybe you should talk about banning fire pits since that's much more applicable.

    You have got to be joking unless you are talking about what's used to fuel patio heaters....like propane and gas.

    The ones I've seen personally, use electricity.
    I was referring to the unnecessary use of power. Whether it be electricity, gas etc.
    I honestly don't know what fire pits are. I would be guessing if I said those deep pits where they roast full carcasses. I most areas in the UK you are not even allowed to burn garden rubbish.
    Unnecessary? It's an outside heater.

    This is a fire pit, btw.



    At my last cookout it was a wee bit chilly and many of us sat around one.

    I thought about a patio heater but realized it was a very low priority.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Busyman™ View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by bigboab View Post

    I was referring to the unnecessary use of power. Whether it be electricity, gas etc.
    I honestly don't know what fire pits are. I would be guessing if I said those deep pits where they roast full carcasses. I most areas in the UK you are not even allowed to burn garden rubbish.
    Unnecessary? It's an outside heater.

    This is a fire pit, btw.



    At my last cookout it was a wee bit chilly and many of us sat around one.

    I thought about a patio heater but realized it was a very low priority.
    That is the first time I have ever seen one of them. Thanks.
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    Why pick on patio heaters?

    If you're going to ban patio heaters then conversely you should ban air-conditioning, which I would reckon is a much greater contributor to global warming. (if it has any contribution at all)

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