The good weather never lasts as long as you'd like, so this is how you keep the alfresco open a few months longer. The medium 1800W Rinnai Outdoor Radiant Heater throws out a cosy blanket of radiant warmth over your entertaining spot, so the barbie, the beers and the good company can carry on well past the point everyone would normally head inside.

Radiant heat is the smart choice outdoors, because it warms people and surfaces directly rather than trying to heat the open air, which makes it a genuinely cost-effective way to take the edge off a cool evening. And because it's Rinnai, it's built for our conditions: an IP65 rating means it shrugs off dust and rain, and the corrosion-resistant materials are made to keep looking sharp after years out in the weather.

Where it earns its keep:

• Made for covered outdoor spaces like alfresco areas, balconies, courtyards and poolside, and just as handy in the shed or garage
• Mount it your way, on the ceiling or the wall, at a recommended height of 2100mm to 3000mm off the floor
• Run it from the couch or your phone. The easy remote handles the basics, while Wi-Fi control lets you operate it from any Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device
• No guessing if it's on, thanks to a simple light indicator showing on/off status

The specs, for the record: 1800W max rated power, 240V 50Hz, a 10-amp three-pin plug, and a 1000mm power lead. The heater body measures 1225mm long, 177mm wide and 60mm high, and weighs 6.1kg. Model ORH18WF, and backed by Rinnai's 3 year domestic warranty.

Get more nights out of your outdoor space this year. Available now at Mowerland Bathurst and Lucknow, and if you're not sure whether the medium's the right size for your setup, come in and we'll sort it with you.