Martello Infrared Patio Heater by Hornfel, Oscillating, 1200W, IPX4 with Storage Cover (Black)
Martello Portable Patio Heaters by Hornfel
We’re all about extending the hours you spend outdoors. Whether it’s for time with family and friends, a creative corner, or a quite moment to take in the garden. Our heaters help you make the most of your outdoor space, wherever that may be. Here you can find the best in portable heaters. Whether that’s on a table, under a table or a free standing floor heater. Our range of infrared heaters can cover every situation or outdoor space. The warmth can be all yours or the oscillating feature of our Martello range will allow you to share that heat with the whole table.
Free Standing Patio Heater
Portable Patio Heater
Our Martello Range:
- Infrared carbon technology for gentle warmth
- Low Energy consumption
- Oxford fabric storage bag for when not in use, prolongs the life of your purchase
Portable Infrared Heaters for More Time Outdoors
Martello HF-55
Our Martello electric heaters can be placed relatively close to the user to provide warmth and a cosy fireside feel to your outdoor area. They can keep the party outside when the sun goes down, or simply add some warmth to your day. You can choose an all black exterior to blend in, or perhaps the more Scandinavian look of our white heaters will suit your space. Simply locate the heater to suit your needs; the heater’s design will provide a stable base for your heating.
- FREE STANDING: Our Martello HF-55 heater is both light weight and stable, with a built in carry handle for portability
- DESIGNED FOR SAFETY: Cool Touch flock for the grill, auto-off switch if knocked over, and IPX4 water proof rating
- OSCILLATING FUNCTION: The direction of heat can be fixed, or oscillate to spread focused warmth
- TWO HEAT SETTINGS: LOW uses one heat lamp and 600W, HIGH uses both heat lamps and 1200W.
HF-55 Infrared Heater in Black or White
Our mid-size infrared heater can be used almost anywhere. Not too big for the table top and still packs a punch for your legs when used as an under-table heater. An outdoor morning coffee and soothing warmth can be the start to your day.
Infrared heaters have a low energy consumption due to the efficient nature of radiant heat; our patio heater will heat you, rather than the air around you. Model HF-55 uses carbon heating lamps and on maximum power will use less than 17 pence per hour on an average UK tariff (correct for 2021).
Our outdoor heaters use a reflector to focus the heat and efficiently direct it to where it’s needed. The reflector can oscillate 360 degrees for all round warmth, 120 degrees for one side of the table or fixed for individual use.
The heater can be placed wherever you have a power point. The product’s cord, however, is limited to a maximum of 1.8m due to legislation.
Box Contents
1 x Infrared heater with UK plug
1 x Instruction manual
1 x Storage bag
 |  |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watts | max 700 | max 700 | max 1200 | max 1200 | max 1200 |
| Amps | 3.1 | 3.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Power Supply | 220-240v | 220-240v | 220-240v | 220-240v | 220-240v |
| Tip Over Safety | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Carry Handle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | White | Black |
| Height | 41cm | 41cm | 56cm | 56cm | 77cm |
| Use | Table Top or Floor | Table Top or Floor | Table Top or Floor | Table Top or Floor | Floor |
Controls
Two heat settings (HIGH for two elements and LOW for a single element). Move the control to the left for heat only and to the right for heat with oscillation (please see below for oscillation control).
The oscillation control selects either 120 or 360 degree oscillation. This control becomes inactive when the temperature control is moved to the left (please see above).
Choose Hornfel for your garden heater and ready your gazebo or pergola for more action! An electric patio heater from our Martello range is an excellent choice for those more conscious of their energy use, and who don’t want to limit their time outdoors!
| Weight: | 3.2 kg |
| Dimensions: | 56 x 23 x 23 cm; 3.2 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Hornfel |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
That’s when I started to look into carbon tubes , they last a very long time and don’t blind you with white light .
That’s because carbon elements are far more efficient and robust , giving a lovely warm red glow that resembles a real coal fire without the mess.
I’ve used carbon elements for a few years now and still have my original heater I purchased about 3 yrs ago.
This model is what I wanted as it can sit on a table top and project heat right where I want it ( at me , he,he ).
I use it indoors as it is more or less the same construction as my floor heater ( stands about 3 feet high ) and has 500 watts /1kw settings .
This model is 350 watt / 700watt and is perfect for my use , let’s face it , the bills are going sky high at the moment and this will help me keep my electric bills low as possible .
In all I would truly recommend these carbon element type heaters for their efficiency and low running costs . Personally I love them . You can take the heat with you from room to room and save putting the central heating on . It’s a win , win situation.
The quality is very good and it works just fine for me .
Well made, safe, effective product. I only ever need use one bar to heat my small office (I work at home) rather than keep the central heating on. Oh and the dogs love it! It also gives a warm, orange fire-like glow lovely for an evening.
Well made, safe, effective product. I only ever need use one bar to heat my small office (I work at home) rather than keep the central heating on. Oh and the dogs love it! It also gives a warm, orange fire-like glow lovely for an evening.
Since I purchased this heater I’ve only used it a few times, but I have been very happy with the heat it gives out.
Since I purchased this heater I’ve only used it a few times, but I have been very happy with the heat it gives out.
I don’t like the plastic casing. Otherwise sturdy metal grill, allowing all round heat when oscillating.
I don’t like the plastic casing. Otherwise sturdy metal grill, allowing all round heat when oscillating.
A powerful heater that makes a difference as soon as you turn it on. The oscillation feature is invaluable for that extra bit of coverage — and there are two oscillation options, 120 and 360. Easily the best heater that I have ever bought.
And so good that I now have a second one 🙂
Bought for indoor use while heating out of order – Brilliant oscilating heat Cheap to run Can’t wait to use on patio – Recommended
The second heater I ordered was defective but the maker and Amazon sorted it out very quickly and I now have a good one. Great heater.
Really liking my new heater. Works well both in my greenhouse and outside when I’m tending my bonsai. Nice and light to move around whenever needed. Brilliant!
Really liking my new heater. Works well both in my greenhouse and outside when I’m tending my bonsai. Nice and light to move around whenever needed. Brilliant!
Love the fact it is light enough but sturdy an stable. Heat is great. Sat out till gone midnight with just the heater on no change of clothes or blankets required. Has its own little bag to keep it in. VERY HAPPY
Doesn’t cost a fortune to run , instant heat , only need one bar once the chill has gone I use it in the conservatory chilly mornings
Doesn’t cost a fortune to run , instant heat , only need one bar once the chill has gone I use it in the conservatory chilly mornings
A bit expensive, but great product for keeping warm whilst sitting around the table outside.
A bit expensive, but great product for keeping warm whilst sitting around the table outside.
As we all know British summer especially this year was none existent, so we popped our gazebo on the decking and just needed a little bit of heat to make us feel like we actually do have a nice weather.
This 1200W oscillating patio heater is definitely the missing piece we needed. I love the fact that it moves around and spreads the heat equally around the area where we sit and doesn’t just do it in one direction.
We wen’t for the larger one and for a space of 3×2.5 metres this is plenty. It makes you feel nice and toasty even during slightly colder nights – around 10 degrees outside the other day.
The price is really worth paying and as this isn’t a huge device it is easy to store away once you’re done with it and even if you leave it out, the design is pleasant and looks good in the corner whilst not in use.
So far having used it most evenings we’ve had zero issues with it and already our neighbours purchased one for their garden! Highly recommended.
Not needed to use it for the purpose of heating as it still summer and we have had great weather. However, I did use it for a short time and the lighting looks great at night so will be great during the night at winter when most people use heater especially in the U.K The heater heats you directly instead of blowing air around you, this is the way infared heaters usually works and this is fine with me.
This is really good. Tested in the house. Unfortunately didn’t come with any screws to attach the main structure to the base. Need to contact the supplier! AAAGH
I have been getting a bit of use from this now the nights have been cooler. It is a compact unit – about 56cm high and 23cm wide. It is light enough to carry around and it works well sat on the table or on the floor. The safety features are good – and it is cool to the touch, so it is safe enough to have around children. The running costs are not extortionate – but obviously you have to connect it to the mains.
Overall: a easy solution to patio heating – easy to set up and use.
Handy heater, heats up quick, has 2 heat settings and 3 oscillating settings.
Safe to use on tables and decking as well as patios.
The power lead is fairly long but you will probably also need an extension cord.
Very please with my heater. Looks good and very light. I use it to keep my hands warm when I work at my table outside ,and it does the job!
Very please with my heater. Looks good and very light. I use it to keep my hands warm when I work at my table outside ,and it does the job!
This works great placed on my garden dining table. It gives out enough heat for 4 people sitting around it, although didn’t feel the heat was so good when placed on the floor. Quick and easy to get going with two handy settings. We did find it became too hot after a while so dropped to the lower setting. Nit too bulky or obtrusive, much nicer for a smaller patio than the large post ones. Does the job at a great price. Cones with a cover too , another nice little touch
Standing roughly knee high, it’s made of fairly solid plastic, and is lightweight. The parabolic mirrors behind each of the two heating elements do a good job of focussing the heat in the direction it’s facing.
In a similar manner to a cooling fan, the heater can be set to rotate, either 120′, or 360′ all the way around. The controls are slightly unintuitive. The power (600W or 1200W) is set by a rotary selector ‘low’ or ‘high’; the same selector is used to select the power required but this time with rotation. The other rotary selector simply controls whether the oscillation is 120′ or 360′. It works, but seems an odd way to do it.
The overall build and finish is pretty good. The IPX4 rating is a nice to have, though I can’t say I’ve wanted to test it(!). IPX4 means protection from splashing water from any direction.
The grille over the heating elements is covered in what the description describes as ‘floss’. Perhaps that was a typo; it’s a flock like coating, and it does indeed prevent the grille from becoming super hot, though they do get uncomfortably hot – you (probably) wouldn’t burn yourself, but you wouldn’t leave your hand there either.
The tip protection switch works, and one of the things I notice with this is that it cools down remarkably quickly after it turns off.
Included is a oxford fabric cover. Presumably the intent is therefore that one could leave it outside – perhaps in a less exposed area, though it’s so light and easy to set up that I’m keeping mine away from the elements indoors.
Standing roughly knee high, it’s made of fairly solid plastic, and is lightweight. The parabolic mirrors behind each of the two heating elements do a good job of focussing the heat in the direction it’s facing.
In a similar manner to a cooling fan, the heater can be set to rotate, either 120′, or 360′ all the way around. The controls are slightly unintuitive. The power (600W or 1200W) is set by a rotary selector ‘low’ or ‘high’; the same selector is used to select the power required but this time with rotation. The other rotary selector simply controls whether the oscillation is 120′ or 360′. It works, but seems an odd way to do it.
The overall build and finish is pretty good. The IPX4 rating is a nice to have, though I can’t say I’ve wanted to test it(!). IPX4 means protection from splashing water from any direction.
The grille over the heating elements is covered in what the description describes as ‘floss’. Perhaps that was a typo; it’s a flock like coating, and it does indeed prevent the grille from becoming super hot, though they do get uncomfortably hot – you (probably) wouldn’t burn yourself, but you wouldn’t leave your hand there either.
The tip protection switch works, and one of the things I notice with this is that it cools down remarkably quickly after it turns off.
Included is a oxford fabric cover. Presumably the intent is therefore that one could leave it outside – perhaps in a less exposed area, though it’s so light and easy to set up that I’m keeping mine away from the elements indoors.
Standing roughly knee high, it’s made of fairly solid plastic, and is lightweight. The parabolic mirrors behind each of the two heating elements do a good job of focussing the heat in the direction it’s facing.
In a similar manner to a cooling fan, the heater can be set to rotate, either 120′, or 360′ all the way around. The controls are slightly unintuitive. The power (600W or 1200W) is set by a rotary selector ‘low’ or ‘high’; the same selector is used to select the power required but this time with rotation. The other rotary selector simply controls whether the oscillation is 120′ or 360′. It works, but seems an odd way to do it.
The overall build and finish is pretty good. The IPX4 rating is a nice to have, though I can’t say I’ve wanted to test it(!). IPX4 means protection from splashing water from any direction.
The grille over the heating elements is covered in what the description describes as ‘floss’. Perhaps that was a typo; it’s a flock like coating, and it does indeed prevent the grille from becoming super hot, though they do get uncomfortably hot – you (probably) wouldn’t burn yourself, but you wouldn’t leave your hand there either.
The tip protection switch works, and one of the things I notice with this is that it cools down remarkably quickly after it turns off.
Included is a oxford fabric cover. Presumably the intent is therefore that one could leave it outside – perhaps in a less exposed area, though it’s so light and easy to set up that I’m keeping mine away from the elements indoors.
Standing roughly knee high, it’s made of fairly solid plastic, and is lightweight. The parabolic mirrors behind each of the two heating elements do a good job of focussing the heat in the direction it’s facing.
In a similar manner to a cooling fan, the heater can be set to rotate, either 120′, or 360′ all the way around. The controls are slightly unintuitive. The power (600W or 1200W) is set by a rotary selector ‘low’ or ‘high’; the same selector is used to select the power required but this time with rotation. The other rotary selector simply controls whether the oscillation is 120′ or 360′. It works, but seems an odd way to do it.
The overall build and finish is pretty good. The IPX4 rating is a nice to have, though I can’t say I’ve wanted to test it(!). IPX4 means protection from splashing water from any direction.
The grille over the heating elements is covered in what the description describes as ‘floss’. Perhaps that was a typo; it’s a flock like coating, and it does indeed prevent the grille from becoming super hot, though they do get uncomfortably hot – you (probably) wouldn’t burn yourself, but you wouldn’t leave your hand there either.
The tip protection switch works, and one of the things I notice with this is that it cools down remarkably quickly after it turns off.
Included is a oxford fabric cover. Presumably the intent is therefore that one could leave it outside – perhaps in a less exposed area, though it’s so light and easy to set up that I’m keeping mine away from the elements indoors.
This is what I liked:
Provides adequate warmth
IPX4 rating, no need to panic when it rains
Cool to the touch, great if you’ve kids around
2 heat settings
Adjustable oscillation
Safety cut off if tilted
Good build quality
Easy to use
Good value for money
Recommended – Worth Buying
I do have a patio heater but it’s a big thing which was given to me and it takes up too much space and lots of electric, 2kw I think it is so I tend not to have it on. This compact unit, measuring only 56cm high and 23cm across sits nicely on my table in the garden and allows me to spend longer outside in the evenings.
This patio heater comes supplied with a storage bad which I use to cover it up when not in use. The build quality is extremely good, nice finishing all over and has a bit of weight to it at around the 3kg mark, although this isn’t heavy when compared to my other patio heater, this is a lightweight in comparison. The mains power lead is nearly 2m long, 1.8 to be precise, this is long enough to attach to my external power point on the patio.
Using it is straight forward, I like that if it’s tilted or knocked over then the power to the heating element is terminated, as I have children and cats then this feature is the major selling point above all else. I can select low or high heat setting, at the moment I’m finding this is adequate set on low, it’s Summer after all! Having this on low uses only 600W of electric, that’s nearly a quarter of the power of having a kettle on! I can have it on full power but then it will double the power consumption, having said that, it’s far more energy efficient than my old patio heater and more effective at giving out warmth.
The two oscillation settings is useful if I have a few friends round in the evening, I can select it to 360 or 120 degree movement thus sharing out the heat, on my own I just have it fixed on me.
I forgot to mention earlier, the front grill is cool to the touch, amazing as that may seem but it’s true, that’s down to the heating element radiating the heat via infrared, it’s like a beam of sorts, the air around it isn’t heated up just whatever object the light is focused on, which is normally me chilled out in my chair!
Overall, this is a top quality patio heater which is most suitable for small areas, I’m very pleased with it and am more than happy to recommend it!
A 5 Star Product!
This is what I liked:
Provides adequate warmth
IPX4 rating, no need to panic when it rains
Cool to the touch, great if you’ve kids around
2 heat settings
Adjustable oscillation
Safety cut off if tilted
Good build quality
Easy to use
Good value for money
Recommended – Worth Buying
I do have a patio heater but it’s a big thing which was given to me and it takes up too much space and lots of electric, 2kw I think it is so I tend not to have it on. This compact unit, measuring only 56cm high and 23cm across sits nicely on my table in the garden and allows me to spend longer outside in the evenings.
This patio heater comes supplied with a storage bad which I use to cover it up when not in use. The build quality is extremely good, nice finishing all over and has a bit of weight to it at around the 3kg mark, although this isn’t heavy when compared to my other patio heater, this is a lightweight in comparison. The mains power lead is nearly 2m long, 1.8 to be precise, this is long enough to attach to my external power point on the patio.
Using it is straight forward, I like that if it’s tilted or knocked over then the power to the heating element is terminated, as I have children and cats then this feature is the major selling point above all else. I can select low or high heat setting, at the moment I’m finding this is adequate set on low, it’s Summer after all! Having this on low uses only 600W of electric, that’s nearly a quarter of the power of having a kettle on! I can have it on full power but then it will double the power consumption, having said that, it’s far more energy efficient than my old patio heater and more effective at giving out warmth.
The two oscillation settings is useful if I have a few friends round in the evening, I can select it to 360 or 120 degree movement thus sharing out the heat, on my own I just have it fixed on me.
I forgot to mention earlier, the front grill is cool to the touch, amazing as that may seem but it’s true, that’s down to the heating element radiating the heat via infrared, it’s like a beam of sorts, the air around it isn’t heated up just whatever object the light is focused on, which is normally me chilled out in my chair!
Overall, this is a top quality patio heater which is most suitable for small areas, I’m very pleased with it and am more than happy to recommend it!
A 5 Star Product!