Thermogroup | Lotus Long-Wave Outdoor Heater 1200W WiFi | IP44 Plug-In 940mm
The Thermogroup LO1200WB is a long-wave electric outdoor heater rated 1200W at 240V, supplied with a lead and plug for connection to an existing outlet. It measures 940mm long and projects a maximum of 215mm from the wall when mounted, heating an area of up to 12 square metres. The LO1200WB switches between 600W and 1200W output, carries an IP44 rating, and is controlled by WiFi app, handheld remote, or countdown timer.
Outdoor heaters are easy to over-specify. Thermogroup rates the Lotus models by coverage rather than ambition, and the LO1200WB is rated for up to 12 square metres. Installing a larger unit above a compact balcony delivers considerably more output than the space requires, and consumes more electricity every hour it operates. The 940mm body also carries practical significance, since it fits wall runs between a doorway and a corner where the longer models will not.
Matching output to the area keeps the load proportionate as well. At 1200W maximum this is the lightest draw in the Lotus range, which is worth knowing when the heater joins an existing outdoor circuit already carrying lighting or a barbecue point. The 600W setting drops it further for mild evenings, and the countdown timer means the heater is not left running once everyone has gone inside.
Features
- Rated to 12 square metres — the LO1200WB is the smallest coverage rating in the Lotus range, matched to balconies and compact patios.
- 940mm length — the shortest body in the range, which suits narrow wall runs where longer models will not fit.
- Long-wave radiant heat — warms people and surfaces directly instead of heating the surrounding air, which suits open and sheltered areas.
- 1200W maximum output — the lightest electrical load in the Lotus range at 240V.
- Two output settings — switches between 600W and 1200W so mild evenings do not run the heater at full output.
- Lead and plug supplied — the LO1200WB connects to an existing outlet rather than requiring a hardwired connection.
- WiFi app control — settings adjust through the app, so the heater starts before guests arrive or shuts down from inside.
- Remote control included — a handheld remote ships with the heater for control without a phone.
- Countdown timer — an adjustable run time shuts the heater down without anyone remembering to switch it off.
- 215mm maximum projection — the depth from the wall when mounted, which governs clearance beneath eaves and beams.
- IP44 rating only — suited to covered outdoor areas and not to positions exposed to driving rain.
Where to use
- Apartment balconies — the LO1200WB suits the compact covered balconies where a longer, higher-output heater would be more than the space needs.
- Small covered patios — matched to entertaining areas of up to 12 square metres rather than full alfresco rooms.
- Narrow wall runs — the 940mm body fits between a doorway and a corner where 1240mm and 1540mm models will not.
- Rental and leased properties — the plug connection suits situations where hardwiring a fixed appliance is not permitted.
- Courtyards and entry porches — warms a defined seating or standing zone without heating the surrounding open air.
- Cafe window and doorway seating — the LO1200WB takes the edge off a single small outdoor table area.
The LO1200WB carries an IP44 rating, which covers splashing water but not driving rain or full exposure, so it belongs under a roof or eave rather than in the open. It is rated to 12 square metres, so larger areas need a higher-output model rather than this one working harder. Because it plugs in, the outlet must sit within reach of the supplied lead and suit its location, which an electrician should confirm. Verify dimensions against the unit on site before drilling fixings.
