How to actually keep people warm outdoors
When we design heaters for bars and patios, we start with one simple truth: heating the air is a waste of time. If you’re outside or in a drafty changing room, the wind just carries the warm air away before anyone even feels it. It’s frustrating. That’s why we use shortwave infrared. Instead of trying to fight the breeze, it sends heat straight to the person. It’s more like the feeling of the sun hitting your skin on a spring day. Instant warmth The best part? It’s fast. Really fast. Because the energy travels in a straight line, you don’t have to wait for the “room” to warm up. You just turn it on, and within seconds, that freezing cold dressing area feels cozy. No waiting around, no shivering—just immediate heat. Built for the elements Let’s be honest: the outdoors is brutal on electronics. Rain, dust, and humidity want to kill your gear. To stop that from happening, we wrap everything in IP-rated housings. We use quartz glass for the heating elements because it doesn’t corrode, and we double down on the seals where the wires enter the unit. It stays dry, which means it keeps working even when the weather turns ugly. Getting the placement right Here’s the thing about high-wattage lamps: they pack a punch. If you hang the unit too low, you’ll bake whoever is standing underneath it. But if you put it too high, the heat loses its kick. It’s all about finding that sweet spot. We can help you figure out the right height based on the wattage so your guests feel comfortable, not scorched. Setting it up We wanted these to be a “drop-in” solution for businesses. We use standard connectors, so the wiring is pretty straightforward. One quick heads-up: these units pull a lot of power. Just make sure your circuit breakers and wires can handle the load. You don’t want to be popping breakers right in the middle of a busy Friday night shift.