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Operating cost comparison
In many instances, patio heaters powered by gas bottles are used as an outdoor heating source. The below
table shows the operational cost comparison between HEATSTRIP
®
and mushroom—style bottled gas outdoor
heater. Not only are the hourly running costs considerably less with HEATSTRIP
®
, but you never have to worry
about running out of gas, no refilling, no unattractive gas bottle to waste space; and HEATSTRIP
®
actually im-
proves the value of your property.
Notes:
1.
Calculations of hourly running cost for outdoor gas heater is based on $25.00 average to fill a 9kg gas bottle and
average running time of 9 hours. $25.00 / 9 hours = $2.78 per hour
2.
Electricity rate of 25 cents/kWh
3.
All calculations are excluding GST.
2.4kW x 0.20 cents = $0.60 cents per hour
3.2kW x 0.20 cents = $0.80 cents per hour
Calculations of yearly running cost are based on 180 hours usage
180 hours x $2.78 = $500.40 yearly running cost for outdoor gas heater
180 hours x $0.60 = $108 yearly running cost for 2400W HEATSTRIP
®
180 hours x $0.80 cents = $144 yearly running cost for 3200W HEATSTRIP
®
RUNNING
COST
OUTDOOR GAS
HEATER
HEATSTRIP
®
CLASSIC ELECTRIC
RADIANT HEATER
THH2400AR
THH3200AR
PER HOUR
$2.78/hr
$0.60/hr
$0.80/hr
PER YEAR
$500.40
$108.00
$144.00
