Heating Hire Solutions from Get Set Hire

Posted on October 22, 2025
By Paul Miller

As we are heading into the cooler months, we have put together a definitive guide to hiring heating equipment for your shoot or event.

When it comes to keeping your studio, set, or outdoor space warm, choosing the right heating solution makes all the difference. At Get Set Hire, we provide a range of efficient and sustainable heating options to suit every environment. Whether you need instant warmth on location or steady heat for an enclosed area, our electric and gas-powered heaters are designed to meet your needs responsibly.

When hiring heating equipment, customers often ask two key questions:
 Which type of heater should I use? and How many will I need?

There are two main ways heaters work:

• Radiant (Infrared) Heat
   Infrared heaters provide instant warmth by radiating heat to objects and people directly in front of them. They do not heat the surrounding air or raise the overall room temperature. These are ideal outdoors or in very large studios where heating the air is impractical.
• Convection Heat
   Convection heaters warm the air itself. Fan heaters, oil-filled radiators, and ceramic heaters are common examples. Some also radiate heat from their hot surfaces, giving a mix of convection and radiant warmth.
  
  

• Size of the space – Larger spaces may require more powerful heaters or multiple units.
• Noise – Some heaters (e.g., space heaters) can be loud.
• Light output – Infrared heaters may give off visible light.
• Safety & ventilation – Gas heaters need good airflow and must not be used in enclosed or underground spaces.

We have put together a short summary of the different heaters you can hire from us and their differences:

Heater	Image	Specs	Comments
Rhino Red Rad Infrared Heater		Infrared   3kW electric   97h x 48 x 50	Instant local heat, ideal outdoors or in large studios. High power use. Fire risk if placed too close to objects.
Cabinet Heater		Radiated Convection 13kg Butane gas. Each cylinder will last 15 – 20 hours	Great where no electricity is available. Common in workshops. Must be ventilated. Never use it in basements.
Space Heater		Convection 19kg Propane gas and a 200W electric feed for its fan. Each gas cylinder should last 6 hours	Industry standard. Quickly warms a studio but is noisy and dries the air. Best in short bursts.
Fan Heater		Convection 3kW Electric	Simple, reliable, can run all day. Works best in enclosed spaces over long periods.
Ceramic Heater		Convection Radiated 2.7kW Electric	Versatile option providing both air heating and radiant warmth. Suits most situations.
Oil filled radiator		Convection 2.2kW Electric	Very safe and durable. Works like a domestic radiator. Good balance of convection and radiant heat.
Rain Tent Heater		Infrared 2kW Electric	Designed for rain tents. Clips into the canopy and gives efficient, targeted heating.
Dyson Fan Heater		Convection Power 2kW	Stylish design with oscillating function for even heat distribution. Quiet and comfortable to use.

As a rule of thumb, it is always best to have a broad range of heating solutions on site to find the right mix of heating over the course of the day.

For a greener approach, you can pair our electric heaters with battery power solutions to reduce your environmental impact. Hiring our batteries allows you to run heating efficiently without relying solely on the grid, making your production setup more sustainable.

Every set or space has unique heating needs. The most effective approach is to combine different heater types to provide the right level of comfort throughout the day. At Get Set Hire, our team can help you create a tailored heating plan that balances warmth, efficiency, and sustainability.

Don’t hesitate to contact our team for more advice and to discuss your heating equipment needs.