IXL | Tastic Prime 3 in 1 Bathroom Heater, Exhaust Fan and Light 4 x 275W | White
The IXL Tastic Prime IXL12309 is a ceiling-mounted bathroom appliance combining an in-line exhaust fan, four 275W infra-red heat lamps and a 6W multi-option LED centre light. The IXL12309 delivers 310 cubic metres per hour of extraction through a 200mm fan and installs into a 262 x 262mm ceiling cutout. Australian designed and manufactured, the unit is specified for finished ceiling heights between 2.1 and 2.7 metres.
Residual humidity accumulates in a compact bathroom long after the shower stops, degrading paintwork and encouraging mould in the ceiling corners. The IXL12309 extracts 310 cubic metres per hour through a 200mm in-line fan, dissipating that moisture while the infra-red lamps deliver immediate radiant warmth. Manufacturer specification limits the appliance to 6.46 square metres in a room containing a shower, or 16.15 square metres without one. Consolidating heating, illumination and extraction into a single cutout also eliminates a second penetration through the plasterboard.
Electricians on bathroom renovations get three functions from a single 262mm penetration, so one cutout and one flue run finish the job. The supplied wall switch and the half heat function allow occupants to operate two lamps or four without additional control hardware. IXL backs the unit with a five year in-home domestic warranty, which reduces contractor callbacks after handover. Replacement lamping remains straightforward because the centre light accepts a standard 6W R63 globe.
Features
- 310 m3/h extraction — the exhaust fan shifts 86 litres per second, clearing shower steam from small and medium bathrooms during and after use.
- Four 275W heat lamps — infra-red lamps give radiant warmth the moment they are switched on, with no warm-up period before heat reaches the user.
- Half heat function — the IXL12309 runs two lamps instead of four, letting the customer match the heat level to the weather and cut running cost.
- 6W R63 multi-option LED — the centre light switches between warm white, cool white and daylight from the wall switch, with no globe change needed.
- Wall switch supplied — heat, fan and light are all controlled from the one supplied switch plate, so no separate controller has to be sourced.
- 262 x 262mm cutout — a single square cutout carries all three functions, reducing ceiling patching on renovation work.
- 350 x 350mm fascia — the fascia covers the cutout with margin, hiding the rough edges of a hand-cut plasterboard opening.
- 200mm fan — the in-line exhaust fan is sized to duct through the roof cavity in line with local building code requirements.
- Dishwasher-safe fascia — the fascia lifts off for cleaning and can go through a dishwasher cycle, which suits rental and holiday property maintenance.
- Made in Australia — the Tastic Prime range is designed and manufactured in Australia, with parts and warranty support handled locally by IXL.
- Ceiling height limits — the IXL12309 is built for finished ceiling heights of 2.1 metres minimum and 2.7 metres maximum, not for raked or high ceilings.
- Cavity clearance required — the unit needs 285mm of ceiling cavity including 75mm clearance above, so shallow cavities will not take it.
Where to use
- Main bathrooms — the IXL12309 suits a standard three-piece bathroom up to 6.46 square metres where a shower is the main source of steam.
- Ensuites — four heat lamps and a 310 m3/h fan handle a compact ensuite without needing a separate heater or a second extraction point.
- Powder rooms and toilets — in rooms without a shower the IXL12309 covers areas up to 16.15 square metres, giving light, heat and ventilation from one fitting.
- Bathroom renovations — the single 262mm cutout replaces separate heat, fan and light points, cutting patching work on a ceiling being reworked anyway.
- New residential builds — the Tastic Prime is specified where the ceiling cavity gives the 285mm depth and a flue can be run to outside.
- Rental and holiday properties — the removable dishwasher-safe fascia and the five year in-home warranty reduce maintenance visits between tenancies.
- Cold-climate bathrooms — the half heat function lets occupants run two lamps in mild weather and four through winter mornings.
The IXL12309 is not specified for finished ceilings below 2.1 metres or above 2.7 metres, and will not accommodate a ceiling cavity shallower than 285mm. It is a domestic bathroom appliance and is not rated for commercial change rooms, high-humidity laundries, or external locations. Bathrooms exceeding 16.15 square metres, and installations above open showers, require supplementary ventilation beyond this appliance.
Verified Sparky Direct customer reviews: IXL12309 Tastic Prime 3 in 1 Bathroom Heater, Exhaust Fan & Light (IXL12309)
"Great product, easy to install" — Ben
"Great 3 in 1, easy to install, highly recommend." — Dylan
