Thermogroup | Ash Mid-Wave Outdoor Heater 2500W 240V Hardwired | IP55 Wall Mounted
The Thermogroup AO2500RB is a wall mounted mid-wave outdoor heater rated 2500W at 240V, with three switchable output settings of 800W, 1600W and 2500W. The AO2500RB is IP55 rated, heats areas up to 25 square metres, and is supplied with a lead for hardwiring. It belongs to the Thermogroup Ash range, measuring 945mm long and 130mm high at a maximum depth of 190mm from the wall.
A freestanding heater occupies floor space an alfresco table setting cannot spare, and the lead becomes a trip hazard across a walkway. Commercial dining areas encounter the same problem with the additional issue of a heater that patrons can knock or relocate. Wall mounting removes the heater from the floor entirely, projecting a maximum of 190mm. A hardwired connection eliminates both the lead and the socket outlet from the installation.
This is a heater a sparky installs rather than a customer unpacks, which puts the labour on the quote instead of in the box. The 945mm horizontal format mounts above a doorway or along a beam without dominating the space. Three output settings let the customer run 800W on a milder evening rather than paying for 2500W nobody requires. Thermogroup applies a two year warranty to domestic and commercial installations.
Features
- 2500W mid-wave output — the infrared element heats people and surfaces directly rather than warming the surrounding air first.
- Three output settings — 800W, 1600W and 2500W are selectable, so the heater matches conditions instead of running flat out.
- Rated to 25 square metres — Thermogroup rates coverage at up to 25 square metres, which drops in wind or fully open areas.
- IP55 rated — protected against dust ingress and low pressure water jets from any direction, suiting covered outdoor positions.
- Wall mounted format — the AO2500RB measures 945mm long and 130mm high, projecting a maximum of 190mm from the wall.
- Hardwired connection — supplied with a lead for hardwiring rather than a plug, so no socket outlet is occupied.
- Remote control included — the remote adjusts output and the countdown timer without reaching the unit.
- Countdown timer — shuts the heater down automatically after the selected run time, so it does not stay on all night.
- Temperature and wattage control — Thermogroup lists both temperature and wattage control among the unit's functions.
- Silent in operation — no fan, so conversation and outdoor audio are not competing with heater noise.
- Two year warranty — Thermogroup covers domestic and commercial use for two years from the invoice date.
- Licensed installation required — a hardwired connection means the AO2500RB cannot be installed by the end user.
Where to use
- Covered patios and alfresco areas — the AO2500RB mounts above a decking area or under a pergola without taking floor space.
- Commercial outdoor dining — cafe and pub courtyards where a freestanding unit would be knocked or relocated by patrons.
- Restaurant terraces — a horizontal format that mounts along a wall or beam above seating.
- Verandas and entertaining decks — residential outdoor areas used through the cooler months.
- Poolside shelters — covered structures where an IP55 rating handles splashing and washdown overspray.
- Function and event spaces — permanent heating in areas hired out through winter.
- Larger outdoor areas — the AO2500RB covers up to 25 square metres, which suits a full table setting rather than a corner.
- New build and renovation specifications — fixed heating designed into the electrical layout at rough-in stage.
The AO2500RB is hardwired and must be installed by a licensed electrician under AS/NZS 3000, with the circuit sized for the 2500W load. It is not rated for unsheltered positions, since IP55 covers dust and splashing water rather than driving rain. Thermogroup designates this unit an outdoor heater, so confirm suitability with the manufacturer before specifying it for an enclosed indoor space.
