Thermogroup | Cedar Mid-Wave Outdoor Heater 1800W 240V | IP55 Black
The Thermogroup CO1800RB is a freestanding mid-wave electric outdoor heater rated 1800W at 240V AC, with three switchable output settings of 600W, 1200W and 1800W. The CO1800RB is IP55 rated and heats areas up to 20 square metres, running from a lead and plug connection. Thermogroup lists the Cedar as an indoor and outdoor heater, finished in black and standing 840mm tall.
Alfresco areas and covered patios lose usable months every winter, and gas bottle heaters bring refills, an open flame and a footprint nobody wants beside a table. Convection heating wastes output on moving air in a space open on at least one side. The mid-wave infrared element heats people and surfaces directly, so warmth arrives in seconds rather than once the air catches up. An IP55 rating lets the CO1800RB sit in a covered outdoor position exposed to dust and splashing water.
For a sparky the CO1800RB is a no-hardwiring sale. It operates from a standard 240V socket outlet through its lead and plug, so the only electrical work is a suitably located outlet. Three switchable output settings let the customer select 600W on a milder evening instead of paying for 1800W nobody requires. A built-in carry handle and freestanding base mean one appliance covers a patio, a workshop and a garage. The two year warranty applies to domestic and commercial installations.
Features
- 1800W mid-wave output — the infrared element heats people and surfaces directly rather than warming the surrounding air first.
- Three output settings — 600W, 1200W and 1800W are selectable, so the heater matches conditions instead of running flat out.
- IP55 rated — protected against dust ingress and low pressure water jets from any direction, suiting covered outdoor positions.
- Remote control included — the CO1800RB remote adjusts output, thermostat setting and countdown timer from a seat at the table.
- Countdown timer — shuts the heater down automatically after the selected run time, so it does not stay on all night.
- Tip-over switch — cuts power automatically if the unit is knocked over, which matters around tables and children.
- Freestanding tower design — 840mm tall on a 300mm square base, so the CO1800RB stands without brackets or fixings.
- Built-in carry handle — the heater lifts and relocates by hand between a patio, an alfresco area and a workshop.
- Lead and plug connection — runs from a 240V socket outlet with no hardwiring and no switchboard work.
- Silent in operation — no fan, so conversation and outdoor audio are not competing with heater noise.
- Rated to 20 square metres — Thermogroup rates coverage at up to 20 square metres, which drops in wind or fully open areas.
- Covered positions only — IP55 covers dust and splashing water, not driving rain, so the CO1800RB needs shelter overhead.
Where to use
- Covered patios and alfresco areas — the CO1800RB extends usable evenings on decks and under pergolas through the cooler months.
- Apartment balconies — a plug-in electric heater suits balconies where a gas bottle is not practical to store or refill.
- Hospitality outdoor seating — cafe and pub courtyards where staff dial output back as the evening warms up.
- Sheds and workshops — spot heating over a bench without paying to warm the whole shed volume.
- Garages and home gyms — quick warm-up in a space used for an hour at a time rather than all day.
- Rental and holiday properties — a plug-in unit that needs no installation and stores away between bookings.
- Marquees and event hire — portable output for functions held under cover with a socket outlet in reach.
- Cold indoor rooms — Thermogroup lists the Cedar for indoor use, so the CO1800RB also suits a poorly heated room.
The CO1800RB is not rated for unsheltered positions, since IP55 covers dust and splashing water rather than driving rain. It is a lead and plug appliance, not a hardwired fixture, so it does not suit an application where a fixed connection is specified. Coverage is rated to 20 square metres, so larger or fully open areas need more than one heater.
