How to Choose the Right Bromic Heater for Your Outdoor Space

Choosing the right Bromic heater can make a huge difference in how comfortable and stylish your outdoor space feels—whether it’s a cozy home patio, an upscale restaurant terrace, or a windy rooftop bar. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key factors that help you select the best Bromic heater for your environment, needs, and design.

1. Evaluate Your Outdoor Space

Before selecting a model, take a moment to assess the physical environment where your heater will be installed. Key considerations include:

• Open vs. Enclosed Areas: Electric heaters are often better for covered or semi-enclosed spaces. Gas heaters excel in open, well-ventilated environments.
• Ceiling Height: Higher ceilings may require more powerful heaters or multiple units.
• Exposure to Wind: Bromic’s Platinum series features wind-resistant ceramic glass fronts, making them ideal for breezy patios or rooftop decks.
• Mounting Options: Consider available wall space, ceiling structure, or floor clearance. Some heaters are fixed, others portable.

2. Understand the Different Heater Types

Bromic offers a carefully engineered range of gas and electric heaters, each designed with aesthetics and performance in mind.

🔌 Electric Heaters

• Platinum Smart-Heat™ Electric: Sleek, low-profile design with a ceramic glass screen for even heat distribution. Great for design-conscious residential or semi-enclosed commercial settings.
• Tungsten Smart-Heat™ Electric: More industrial in appearance, featuring an open mesh element and parabolic reflector for widespread warmth. Available in 2000W, 4000W, and 6000W models.

🔥 Gas Heaters

• Platinum Smart-Heat™ Gas: Stylish and powerful, using ceramic glass to produce efficient, radiant heat even in windy conditions. Ideal for large, open outdoor areas.
• Tungsten Smart-Heat™ Gas: Rugged and high-output with an open flame feel. Suitable for restaurants and commercial patios that require intense heat over large spaces.

🌒 Eclipse Series

The Eclipse is Bromic’s high-end, dual-function line that blends powerful heat with ambient lighting. Available in both ceiling-mounted and portable versions—perfect for luxury residential or commercial settings.

🔥 Comparison of Bromic Heaters

3. Calculate Your Heating Needs

Choosing the right number and type of heaters depends on coverage area, BTU/wattage, and installation height.

• BTU/Wattage Guide:
  • 2000W (Electric) or 20,000 BTUs (Gas) → Small areas up to 65 sq ft
  • 4000W or 38,000 BTUs → Medium spaces up to 130 sq ft
  • 6000W or 50,000+ BTUs → Large areas over 200 sq ft
• Placement Tips:
  • Mounting height affects coverage—standard heights range from 8–12 ft.
  • For larger spaces, spacing heaters evenly provides more uniform warmth.
  • Flush-mount kits (like the Low Clearance Recess Kit) offer seamless integration in covered areas.

Need help calculating? Patio Fever offers a free design service to help you figure out the exact number of heaters and the best layout. 

4. Don’t Forget Controls and Accessories

Bromic heaters integrate with a variety of smart and manual controls:

• On/Off wall switches
• Dimmer controllers for precise heat regulation
• Remote controls and wireless wall units
• Home automation system compatibility (Crestron, Lutron, etc.)

Add-ons like ceiling poles, mounting brackets, and timers further enhance your setup.

🔧 Best Controller Options for Bromic Heaters

Choosing the right control system for your Bromic heater setup is just as important as picking the heater itself. Whether you want simple on/off operation or smart system integration, Bromic offers a range of wall switches, dimmers, remote controls, and automation-compatible solutions for every installation type.

🔌 For Electric Heaters (Platinum, Tungsten, Eclipse)

✅ Basic On/Off Control

• Bromic Wireless On/Off Switch
  Great for single-zone control of 2300W–6800W heaters. Can control up to 2 electric heaters.
  ✔️ Ideal for: Covered patios, and residential backyards.

🌡️ Precise Heat Control

• Bromic Wireless Dimmer Controller
  Allows smooth 0–100% heat adjustment for one or two electric heaters (up to 6800W total). Includes remote or can pair with smart systems.
  ✔️ Ideal for: Semi-enclosed spaces where adjustable heat output is preferred.

💡 For Eclipse Series

• Eclipse Dimmer + Light Controller
  Designed specifically for Eclipse heaters to control both heat output and ambient lighting from a single remote or smart wall panel.
  ✔️ Ideal for: High-end residential and commercial settings.

🔥 For Gas Heaters (Platinum, Tungsten)

✅ Reliable Ignition and Control

• Bromic Wireless On/Off Controller for Gas
  Weather-resistant and designed for use with 1–2 gas heaters. Works with a wireless remote or wall switch.
  ✔️ Ideal for: Restaurants, open-air commercial patios.

🧠 Smart Home Integration

• Bromic Smart-Heat Link
  Integrates electric or gas heaters into home/building automation systems like Lutron, Crestron, Control4, etc.
  ✔️ Ideal for: Smart homes, luxury residences, commercial venues using automation platforms.

🔌 Power Supply Considerations

Electric heaters require a dedicated circuit. Ensure compatibility between controller wattage limits and the combined heater output.

Gas heaters typically use a 12V or 24V transformer — make sure your controller setup includes the correct transformer if not already built-in.

💡 Pro Tip

When in doubt, use our  Free Design Service to get personalized controller recommendations based on your heaters, layout, and mounting plans.

Final Thoughts

With their combination of cutting-edge technology and sleek design, Bromic heaters are some of the best outdoor heating solutions on the market. Whether you're looking for a powerful gas heater for open-air entertaining or a discrete electric option for covered patios, there's a Bromic model perfect for your needs.

💬 Need help deciding? Contact our experts for a free layout design and product recommendation before you buy.

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