Thermogroup | Lotus Long-Wave Outdoor Heater 2400W WiFi | IP44 Hardwired
The Thermogroup LO2400WB is a long-wave electric outdoor heater rated 2400W at 240V, running on a hardwiring lead rather than a plug. It is 1540mm long and projects a maximum of 215mm from the wall when mounted, heating an area of up to 25 square metres. The LO2400WB switches between 1200W and 2400W output, carries an IP44 rating, and is operated by WiFi app, remote control, or its countdown timer.
Alfresco areas get used year round in the marketing photos and about four months of the year in practice. Bottled gas units need refilling and storing, and portable electric heaters trail a lead across the paving to the nearest outlet. A fixed installation removes both problems, and the LO2400WB is hardwired rather than plugged in, so an electrician terminates it once on a dedicated circuit. The 1540mm length spreads output across a seating area instead of concentrating it on one chair.
For the installing electrician the useful figures are the ones that decide the fixing. The unit projects a maximum of 215mm from the wall, which sets the clearance needed under a beam or eave, and its 150mm height and 1540mm length determine where noggings or supports need to sit. Thermogroup recommends verifying dimensions against the product on site before drilling. Circuit sizing follows the 2400W maximum output and the installer's own calculation.
Features
- Long-wave radiant heat — the LO2400WB warms people and surfaces directly rather than heating the surrounding air, which suits open and sheltered areas.
- 2400W maximum output — rated 2400W at 240V, covering an area of up to 25 square metres.
- Two output settings — switches between 1200W and 2400W to match conditions rather than running at full output continuously.
- WiFi app control — settings adjust through the app, so the heater can be started before guests arrive or switched off from inside.
- Remote control included — a handheld remote ships with the LO2400WB for control without a phone.
- Countdown timer — an adjustable run time shuts the heater down without anyone remembering to switch it off.
- 1540mm length — the extended body distributes heat along a seating area rather than a single point.
- 215mm maximum projection — the depth from the wall when mounted, which governs clearance under eaves and beams.
- Hardwiring lead — supplied for fixed connection by a licensed electrician rather than a plug and socket.
- Two year warranty — covered for two years in both domestic and commercial use from the invoice date.
- IP44 rating only — suited to covered outdoor areas and not to positions exposed to driving rain.
Where to use
- Covered patios and alfresco areas — the LO2400WB suits roofed entertaining spaces where an IP44 unit stays protected from direct rain.
- Balconies and verandahs — the 1540mm body mounts along a wall above a seating zone without occupying floor space.
- Commercial outdoor seating — cafes and venues extending usable hours through cooler months across areas up to 25 square metres.
- Undercover pool and barbecue zones — radiant output warms people directly where air heating would be lost to open sides.
- New builds and alfresco upgrades — the hardwired connection suits jobs where a circuit is run during construction or a board upgrade.
- Carports and sheltered work areas — the LO2400WB heats a defined zone in a structure that is roofed but not enclosed.
The LO2400WB 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 hardwired and must be installed by a licensed electrician, which rules out relocating it like a portable heater. Confirm the mounting position, clearances, and circuit arrangement with the installer before ordering, and verify dimensions against the unit on site before drilling any fixings.
