Marquee Heaters

SAFE & EFFECTIVE TEMPORARY HEATING FOR VENUES & OUTDOOR EVENTS 

Temporary heating is essential during parties and events in marquees, gazebos, tents, halls and venues. Even during the summer, temperatures can drop to uncomfortable levels during the evening. The climate can quickly become unbearable for guests if there is no adequate heating.

Our range of marquee heaters offers safe, reliable and effective portable space heaters, to provide clean and dry warm air into event spaces, keeping guests warm and comfortable long into the night.

HOW TO HEAT A MARQUEE 

Electric fan heaters can be placed inside a marquee, as they produce clean and safe warm air. However, while 230v models do not offer the power required to heat the whole marquee, most locations do not have the 400v power supply required to power large industrial electric heaters.

So, we think the best way to heat a temporary tent or marquee is by using an indirect fired space heater. Due to their ease of use, durability and safety, these portable heaters have become the industry standard in the marquee heating and events industries. They are ideal heaters for outdoor weddings and similar events with many guests needing to be kept comfortable and warm.

Indirect marquee heaters typically run on diesel, kerosene or paraffin. They feature an internal fan which draws air into the unit and over a heat exchanger, where it is heated without coming into contact with the flame and then blown out of the front of the machine. So, the clean warm air can be used to heat enclosed indoor spaces such as marquees, events tents and halls safely.

Indirect heaters are designed to be wheeled into position outside the marquee and flexible ducting is used to vent the safe, clean and dry heat into the space. A thermostat is used to control the temperature within the marquee, so the heater will switch on and off as required to keep the marquee warm. These units are very robust and can be left to run outside even in rain and snow conditions.

HOW NOT TO HEAT A MARQUEE

You must never use an LPG space heater, gas patio heater or direct oil-fired heater to heat a marquee. These heaters do not produce clean warm air, so they are not safe to use in an enclosed space. They must only be used outdoors or in spaces with adequate ventilation, such as near a large open doorway. 

WHAT SIZE MARQUEE HEATER DO I NEED?

The size of indirect heater you need depends on the dimensions of your marquee.

We offer expert advice and we can recommend which heater is best for you - simply contact us via phone or online live chat. You can also use our online heating calculator to work out how many kW you need to heat your space. Then you can choose a suitable heater from our range.

Popular models include the Acrotherm EC32, which offers a heat output of 29kW. This is suitable for marquees up to around 6m x 12m x 3m in size. The Master BV 290 offers 81kW heat output and is suitable for marquees up to around 9m x 21m x 3m in size.

MARQUEE HEATING PACKAGES 

We have a wide range of indirect heaters available for marquee heating, from top brands including Arcotherm, Master, Thermobile and more. We have these units available in a wide range of sizes, to suit marquees, gazebos, events tents, halls and venues of all sizes.

We also offer a range of marquee heating packages, which give you an indirect heater along with all the accessories you need – including ducting, thermostat and flue – at a great price and with FREE delivery.

For more information and expert advice, contact our sales team via telephone or online Live Chat.