Sizing Infratech Heaters by Watts, Volts, and Mounting
Every Infratech heater at Lumera also files in the electric patio heater collection, and the two pages carry the same 117 items, so this page works as the series guide. An Infratech order is really three decisions, the heater series, the wattage and voltage, and the control, and the sections below take them in that order.
Which Infratech Series You Need
W and C Series Single Element
The 22 W-Series and 19 C-Series heaters are the single element core of the line, running 500W through 4,000W. The two series share the wattage and voltage grid and differ in housing style, so most jobs pick between them on looks and mounting depth. One C-1512 also ships as a black garage heater version for workshops and hobby spaces.
WD and CD Series Dual Element
The 16 WD-Series and 16 CD-Series models are dual element versions for larger coverage, spanning 3,000W to 6,000W. Two elements mean two circuits of heat from one housing, which is how a single fixture covers a dining area that would otherwise take a pair of singles.
Slimline Series
The 12 Slimline heaters trade some output density for a lower profile: SL-1612 through SL-4024 models covering 1,600W to 4,000W for installs where the fixture should disappear into a soffit line or shade structure.
Controls, from Wall Dimmer to Relay Panel
The 31 controls are where Infratech systems are actually designed. Single-heater installs use the Decora slide dimmer, the digital timer with 30 minute, 1, 2, and 4 hour settings, or the smart dimmer with a built-in 2 hour timer. Those wall controls live alongside the rest of the dimmer collection.
The Bond smart on and off switch adds app control, which pairs naturally with the site-wide smart control collection for whole-property automation.
Multi-heater zones step up to analog zone controllers with digital timers in one to four zone versions. Above those sit solid state relay panels, home management panels, and universal panels in one through six relay builds, plus CP contactor panels rated for 6,000W single and 12,000W dual loads with timers. Scheduling logic for other loads on the same job lives in the timer collection.
Reading an Infratech Model Number
The digits are wattage then voltage. W-2024 is a 2,000W single element heater at 240V, W-512 is 500W at 120V, and WD-6048 is a 6,000W dual element at 480V. The voltage codes repeat across every series: 12 is 120V, 24 is 240V, 27 is 277V, 28 is 208V, and 48 is 480V. The same heater size usually exists in several electrical versions, and the supply on site picks the SKU.
Matching Heater Banks to Controls and Circuits
Infratech heaters are resistive electric loads, so circuit math is direct: a 6,000W heater at 240V draws 25A and needs its own two-pole breaker, which is why heater packages are usually priced alongside the circuit breaker collection.
Larger terraces often land on a dedicated subpanel feeding the relay or contactor panel, and the load center collection is the starting point for that feed. Match the control to the bank by zone count and total wattage, and confirm on each control's product page which heater models it is rated to run.
Checks Before an Infratech Order
Confirm the supply voltage first, since the same wattage is built in up to five electrical versions and a 240V heater on a 208V feed runs under output. Confirm mounting clearances for the series and whether the location calls for flush, wall, or ceiling brackets. Confirm single against dual element by the area to cover, and confirm the control plan before ordering heaters, because zone counts drive the panel choice. Three catalog entries are custom control placeholders marked contact customer service, so route those through a quote rather than the cart.
Infratech Heater and Control Questions
What is the difference between W and WD series?
W models are single element and WD models are dual element on the same platform. Singles run 500W to 4,000W and cover one zone of radiant heat, while duals run 3,000W to 6,000W and put two elements in one housing for wider terraces or higher mounting heights.
Which voltage version should I order?
The one that matches the branch circuit serving the location. The model number ends in the voltage code, 12 for 120V, 24 for 240V, 27 for 277V, 28 for 208V, and 48 for 480V. Commercial spaces on 208V or 277V service should order those exact versions rather than adapting a 240V unit.
Can one dimmer run several Infratech heaters?
Wall dimmers and timers are rated for small loads, typically a single heater circuit, while multi-heater banks belong on zone controllers, relay panels, or contactor panels that switch each circuit properly. Match total wattage and heater count to the control's rating on its product page before finalizing the package.
Do the heaters come with a mounting bracket?
Mounting varies by series and install angle, and flush installs use different hardware than wall or ceiling brackets. Check the individual product page for what is included with that model and add the correct bracket kit to the order when the install calls for one.
