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Calor Gas Reviews

Calor Gas Heater reviews are for  portable LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) heaters only. not combination heaters that use mains electricity (with the exception of our recommended home workshop heater).

If you've never used Calor Gas before please visit our Calor gas guide

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To use a Calor Gas or other LPG heater you need a heater cabinet and a gas bottle.

Calor Gas heater cabinets range in price from around £60+ for a basic 4Kw model up to £350+ for a nicely designed stove type with burning coal effects.

Gas bottles are not bought outright and unless you already have a bottle to exchange you will have to pay a £39.99* deposit (Cylinder refill agreement) to hire a bottle and then pay for them to be refilled.

Eg:- For Butane (blue) bottles

A new full 7 Kg bottle including bottle deposit will cost you £65.94* and then £25.95* every time you refill it.

A new full 15 Kg bottle including bottle deposit will cost you £ 81.74* and £41.75* every time you refill it.

Our Reviews include our best budget buy and also what we consider to be the 'Best Calor Gas heater on the market'.

* Prices Oct' 2020, these may vary in your location

To order bottles go to our Calor gas bottles  page

For a full guide to choosing and using  Calor Gas heaters see our 'Guide to Calor Gas Heaters' page.

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Important: Because Calor Gas heaters use oxygen and produce carbon monoxide they must only be used in rooms with adequate ventilation.

To ensure your safety always use a carbon monoxide detector in rooms where you use  Calor gas heaters.

Best Budget Buy

The Home Heating Shop calor Gas Heater Reviews a basic 4.2Kw heater cabinet

Budget 4.2Kw Calor gas cabinet with hose & regulator

  • Full sized cabinet.
  • Hose & regulator included.
  • Takes 15kg Cylinder (not included).
  • Free Delivery.
  • Anti tilt  safety feature
  • Recommended for back up heating

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Today's mass-produced  Calor Gas heater cabinets are not as sturdy as the old types, the steel is thinner and instead of a rear door concealing the gas bottle, there is a metal strap holding it in place.

This is true of most models, of all these similar units we tested we found this model to be the best value for money.

It has the same features as the rest, the same build quality but is cheaper without being built so cheaply that it falls apart, we've found the model we tested performed well and have had good feedback from users.

We wouldn't recommend this as robust enough to use as your everyday main heater, but for a back up it is more than satisfactory.

The heater has 3 Heat settings (1.5, 2.8 & 4.2 kW), piezo ignition, oxygen depletion and anti-tilt safety systems.

The controls work well, it is set on casters for easy movement, the gas on-off switch at the rear can be a bit fiddly, but since the change over from the old tap valve system to a lever on-off switch this is true of most budget Calor Gas heaters now.

If you already have a gas bottle and want a basic full-sized portable Calor Gas heater as a back up then it's worth getting one of these.

Nb:- These are imported  generic heaters and may be sold by other suppliers under different brand names

Dimensions (approx) : 74.5.cm high, 42. cm wide and 37 cm deep. Weight (without bottle) 9kg. Uses a 15 Kg bottle (not included), hose & regulator included. Suitable for rooms up to 60 Cubic meters.

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Our Recommended Calor Gas Heaters

Clarke MGH1 from Machine Mart.

  • Robust construction
  • 4.2kW max heat output
  • AAA battery ignition
  • Oxygen depletion system
  • Integrated castors for mobility
  • 3 heat settings
  • Hose and regulator included.
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The Clarke MGH1 is what you would expect from Machine Mart. Aimed at the home workshop/ garage market it is made from thick coated steel and is sturdy and well finished. The cabinet feels very solid,  is mounted on good quality castors and is easy to wheel around, even with a full gas bottle inside.

The controls are top mounted and easy to use, for those who don't like using piezo ignition the battery ignition is softer, giving a  fat healthy spark.

The flame control is simple, press down when lighting that's heat setting 1 and just turn the dial for settings 2 and 3. It comes with a flame failure device and oxygen depletion detection as standard.

The only faults we can find is it takes around five presses of the igniter to light the pilot, but that's true for most of the portable Calor Gas heaters we've tested. We would prefer a couple of locking casters on it too, apart from those minor issues this is a splendid heater, ideal for use as the main heater and not just as a backup.

Dimensions: 73 cm high, 42 cm wide, 35cm deep.

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£95.98 + Delivery

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Campingaz CR 5000 Catalytic Gas Heater

  • Clean burn flame-less technology.
  • No Carbon Monoxide or Nitrogen Oxide emissions
  • 100% efficient, turns all gas to heat
  • 3Kw heat output, 3 heat settings
  • Piezo ignition
  • Flame failure device
  • Oxygen depletion system
  • Supplied with a hose and regulator.
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A catalytic gas heater uses flame-less modern technology to burn gas making it super efficient by turning almost 100% of the gas energy into heat. It is also safer as no live flame is involved.

The most efficient traditional Calor Gas heaters will convert a maximum of 80% of the gas it burns into heat (the rest is lost as waste gases) meaning that 20p of every £1 you spend on gas is wasted.

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100% efficient, converts all of the gas to heat with no CO emissions

The added benefit is because of the way catalytic heaters burn gas no poisonous Carbon Monoxide or Nitrogen Oxides are produced, the only products are heat,  water and carbon dioxide.

Some traditional Calor gas heaters are only 50% to 60% efficient so buying a catalytic heater makes good economic sense.

This Campingaz model delivers 3KW it has 3 heat settings, piezo ignition, flame failure device and an oxygen depletion system. It is robustly built, finished in coated steel & mounted on castors for easy manoeuvrability.

Note: Occasionally when first using a catalytic gas heater you may notice a smell, this is due to manufacturing oil residue left on the catalytic element being burned off, this will disappear in a short while.

When not using the heater always cover it, this stops dust settling on the catalytic element and preserves the life of the heater

Dimensions: 78 cm high, 45 cm wide, 35cm deep. Suitable for rooms up to 60 Cubic meters.

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Campingaz CR5000 Thermo Thermostatic Gas Stove, 45 x 35 x 78 cm, Anthracite

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Campingaz CR5000 Thermo Bordeaux Thermostatic Gas Stove, 45 x 35 x 78 cm, Bordeaux

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Lifestyle Mini Heatforce

  • Compact, uses a 7kg gas bottle
  • Ideal for smaller spaces, mobile homes & caravans.
  • 4.2  kW heat output with variable settings.
  • Piezo ignition
  • Oxygen depletion system & anti-tilt switch off
  • 4  castors
  • Hose and regulator included.
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The Calor Gas Super Mini Heat is the UK's best selling compact heater, but it only has a maximum 2kW output. We prefer the Lifestyle compact heater. it is slightly wider, slightly shorter, about £20 cheaper and delivers a whopping 4.2kW max, as much as a full sized heater cabinet.

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The Mini Heatforce in black

Designed for the smaller space it is sturdy and reliable with a well-finished cabinet, this is a durable long-lasting product and we have had reports of satisfactory use after 5 years or more.

This light and compact popular heater is ideal for the smaller room or wherever you need to warm up a cold spot.

It uses a 7Kg Gas cylinder and has an approximate burn time of 23 hours if used on the max (4.2kW) setting

Because of the Lifestyles size, it is very popular for use in caravans and mobile homes (as long as they are adequately ventilated), the 4  casters make it easy to move.

Available in red or black.

Dimensions: 58.42 cm high, 41.9 cm wide and 26.67 cm deep (43cm with back bottle support fitted). The Calor gas Super mini measures 58.9 cm high, 33 cm wide and 34 cm deep.

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Lifestyle Mini Red Calor Gas Heater

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Lifestyle Mini Black Calor Gas Heater

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Clarke Little Devil 2

  • Fan assisted workshop heater
  • 10Kw heat output
  • For spaces up to 100m3
  • Light weight.
  • Peizo Ignition
  • Thermal overload sensor.
  • Flame failure device
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A standard Calor gas cabinet is suitable for living spaces and office/shop environments, the workshop or garage needs something a little more robust, as many workshops are poorly insulated buildings the average 4.2Kw heat output of a standard full-sized cabinet might not be enough.

Machine Mart supply high quality, competitively priced commercial grade heating appliances suitable for both the home and commercial workshop.

The Clarke Little Devil 2 is a compact propane-fired space heater, ideal for small workshops, sheds, garages and other working areas.

This heater is lightweight and features a handy top mounted handle so it can be carried around easily. Despite its small size and weight, the Little Devil 2  produces  10kW heat output, easily enough to get workshops of up to 100m3  to a comfortable temperature quickly and efficiently.

My garden workshop is approx 30' long x 15' wide x 8' high and my little devil 2 keeps it nice and warm. It comes complete with a regulator and a heavy duty gas hose.

Note: You must have a safety zone clear of any combustible substances at least 1.83m (6ft) in front to the sides and above this heater and a gap of at least 0.61m (2ft ) at the rear.

Not advised for use in dusty workshops, dust (any dust)  is inflammable and we recommend using panel heaters in these environments.

Dimensions: Length 46.5cm, Height  32.5cm, Width 21cm wide x 37 cm deep Weight 5.4Kg. Recommended bottle size 19Kg or 47Kg for extended use.

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Calor Provence 3kW Stove Type Heater

  • Coal effect fire bed
  • 3kW heat output with 2 heat settings
  • Electronic ignition
  • Flame failure device
  • Oxygen depletion system.
  • Hose & regulator included.
Home Heating Shop Calor Gas  Heater Reviews Calor Provence stove type heater

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The Provence traditionally styled portable gas heater comes in a range of colours: Matt black cast iron effect; gloss black; dark blue and cream.

Home Heating Shop Calor Gas Reviews The Provence in black
The Provence in Black

The Provence is designed to look like a coal-burning stove, it burns with a real flame and has 2 heat settings, electronic ignition (battery-powered), a flame failure device and an oxygen depletion system. The castors are cleverly concealed behind the feet making it easy to move around.

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The 15Kg bottle loaded into the heater

Because of its design, you can have a portable living fire without the need for a flue.

Out of 28 verified users, 100% rated the Provence between 3 & 5 stars with 82% giving it the full 5 stars.

It takes a 15Kg gas bottle which will give an approximate burn time of 106 hours.

Dimensions: 80 cm high, 46 cm wide and 56 cm deep.

When in stock this heater may be cheaper from The Calor Gas Shop.

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universal innovations Provence 3kw Portable Flueless Gas Stove Heater (Red)

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Thurcroft Portable Gas Heater

We Believe this is the best Calor Gas Heater on the market
  • Top quality manufacture
  • Long lasting, 10+ years is not unusual.
  • Real flame bed.
  • 2.4kW heat output with 2 heat settings.
  • Piezo ignition.
  • Includes hose and regulator.
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The Flavel company was established as an iron foundry in 1777 and have been making cooking and heating appliances for 300 years. Today Flavel gas fires are manufactured by BFM Europe in England in a purpose-built manufacturing plant using the latest technology.

Home Heating Shop Calor Gas Reviews Thurcroft stove type heater in actionThis heater might not have the 4+ kW heating output of the more common cabinet heaters, or the larger cylinder capacity (15Kg), but what it does have is charisma in bucket loads.

With the look and feel of a traditional stove heater, no bulky cylinder sticking out (the cylinder is concealed behind the rear door), and genuine flames dancing about over a realistic bed of 'coals' behind the front glass window.

There are others with the same styling, but what sets the Thurcroft above the others and makes it by far the most popular of its type is the superb build quality.

As expected from a firm with the history and solid reputation of Flavel we have some customers still singing its praises after 10 years of use. It has proven to be one of the most durable portable gas heaters ever made.

The Thurcroft real flame portable gas heater has a traditional "retro-style" stove design.Home Heating Shop Calor Gas Reviews Thrcroft Stove type heater from top
Available in matt black, it has a 2.6 kW rating and 2 heat settings, piezoelectric ignition, there are both flame failure monitoring and oxygen depletion safety features. The Thurcroft will operate for up to 51 hours on a 7kg gas bottle.

Please note: To preserve the longevity of this heater Flavel advise that should be serviced at least once a year by a registered engineer. Failure to do so will invalidate any guarantee.

This is always a large demand for this heater and stocks go quickly, so if you are thinking about it get one while you can.

Dimensions: Top Dia' 375mm Base Dia' 430mm Overall Height 700mm.

When is stock this heater may be cheaper from The Calor Gas Shop

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Need a cheap heater for that cold spot?  Visit our Budget Heater Page.

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