Kelray Heating was founded out of the need for a high quality outdoor heating solution which was simply not available in the market. Dissatisfied with the products on the market at the time, Kelray Heating founders, Kelvin Davis and Ray Maddix set out to produce the next generation of outdoor heater.
Built in New Zealand, using high quality NZ sourced materials, Kelray Heating’s electric heaters are specifically designed for New Zealand and Australian conditions – particularly our salt-laden air. Kelray Heating has built a worldwide reputation for their quality, durable product and now supplies their outdoor heaters throughout NZ, Australia, Europe and the Pacific.
Unlike gas heaters, which simply heat the surrounding air, resulting in a high level of wastage, Kelray’s range of electric infrared heaters utalise high intensity medium wave length which passes through air and is absorbed by solid objects like our bodies. With Kelray’s electric outdoor heaters you achieve a better use of energy – saving up to 75% on operating costs in comparison to traditional outdoor LPG heaters.
Whether you are looking to make your outdoor patio more usable, or need a comprehensive outdoor heating solution for a commercial venue, Kelray Heating offers a diverse range of outdoor heating products.
Kelray Heating is owned by New Zealanders Kelvin Davis and Ray Maddix. Kelvin and Ray have been active in the automotive and industrial infrared radiant outdoor heating market in New Zealand since the early 1990′s. Kelray Heaters, manufactured locally in New Zealand, sold throughout the world.
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With Kelray Radiant Heaters you can enjoy outdoor dining and entertaining all year round. Our Kelray Electric Infrared Radiant Outdoor Heating is remarkably efficient and cost effective. Nearly 100% of the energy is converted into safe radiant heat which is absorbed only by people and solid objects.
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Suitable for indoor/outdoor heating use. Often used at factory workstations, dispatch areas, restaurants, bars and outdoor alfresco dining. Unlike gas patio heaters Kelray Heaters are safe to use for indoor and outdoor heating. One heater will heat a 4 x 4m area. Heated area dependant on placement of heater.
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16 months ago I purchased two Kelray Heaters for the balcony of our Bar. We have a 3am license and had problems with LPG patio heaters because around midnight on a very cold night in Rotorua the LPG freezes and there is no more heat just when it was really required. The Kelray heaters are excellent.
Kiwis love their outdoor living. But with often unpredictable temperatures our patios and outdoor spaces are often uninhabitable. Kelray Heating’s range of outdoor patio heaters will allow you to utilise your outdoor spaces, all year round.
Unlike traditional patio heaters & lamps which operate on gas, using the process of convection to heat only the surrounding air, Kelray’s electric patio heaters work to drastically minimise heat wastage, ensuring heated air is not blown away in the breeze.
Kelray Heating’s electric patio heaters can heat spaces up to 16 square metres and come with a 3 year warranty – NZ’s longest outdoor patio heater warranty.

