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wrobo:
I am currently contemplating the purchase of stainless steal propane heater (looks like a big light), to put in close proximity to the hot tub for use in the winter.  It is not so much needed for myself, however, I would like my wife to use the spa more in the winter (and she just does not much get into 10 degree tubbing).  I also won't lie, I think it would make getting in and out a bit easier (especially in keeping the towels and robes warm).

Does anyone have any experience with these heaters that they might not mind sharing?  I think that Costco offes them for ~$250.

Thank you,
Jeff

johnvb:
Is it an infra red heater like this?

http://www.mrheater.com/seriesdetail.asp?id=146

I have had one similar to this for years, use it in my garage. Works great in throwing heat across the room. Matter of fact, we have gone on camping trips where there has been a fire restriction on the site, and we used it as a "campfire" to get warm.

spahappy:
I have a stainless steel patio heater made by Coleman. I love my heater which also has a light on it. It will heat an area of about 10 ft all the way around in -10 temps. Wind does affect the heat and you won't notice as much heat on a windy evening.

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5040-761&categoryid=3000

nicker:
I too was thinking of one of these for general use.  My worry would be the cost to run the unit.   I have been around one and they do pump out the heat but seems to me they would use a great deal of propane.

leesweet:
I was thinking of this also, but wondered if the heat would be too much for composite (plastic) cabinets... plastic doesn't feel wind like people do, it still feels the IR!  :)  (Heck, guess I could say the same about wood cabinets if you were really close...)

How far away are we talking for a minimum distance is the point, I guess the bottom line is....

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