Stop Losing Money Every Time the Temperature Drops
Let’s be honest: nobody wants to eat dinner while shivering. When the weather turns, your outdoor patio—which you probably spent a fortune on—basically becomes a ghost town. You’re losing seats, and you’re losing money. The problem with most heaters is that they try to heat the air. But if you’re outside, the wind just carries that warmth away. It’s a waste. We do things differently. Our infrared heaters don’t care about the air; they target the people. It’s that instant, cozy feeling you get from the sun on your skin, even if there’s a breeze blowing through the patio. Your guests stay warm, and they stay put. Getting the power right You can’t just throw any heater up there and hope for the best. Depending on where you live, you’ll need a certain amount of “oomph” per square meter to keep the chill at bay. We use high-wattage elements because they hit hard and fast. Plus, the more power you have, the higher you can mount the units. This is great because it keeps the heaters out of people’s way and gives your guests some breathing room. Built for the elements Outdoor gear gets beat up. Rain, snow, humidity—it’s a lot. That’s why our housings are fully waterproof. We use quartz glass tubes and reflectors that push the heat straight down onto the table instead of letting it bleed off into the sky. Even the wiring is designed to expand and contract as the weather swings from freezing to hot without cracking. One quick heads-up: these units pull a lot of power. If you’re running several 2kW or 3kW heaters at once, make sure your electrical panel can handle it. There is nothing worse than having your breakers trip right in the middle of a Friday night dinner rush. More warmth, more orders When people are comfortable, they linger. They don’t rush through their meal to get back inside. They order that second glass of wine or the chocolate cake they were on the fence about. It basically turns your patio into a year-round money maker. Installing them is pretty straightforward—usually just a matter of wiring them into the ceiling and angling the reflectors. Just a tip: the more powerful the unit, the brighter the light. Be mindful of where you place them so you aren’t accidentally blinding your customers while they’re trying to eat.