Stop Losing Money Every Time the Temperature Drops
Here is the reality: once it hits 15°C outside, your patio starts becoming a ghost town. It’s a huge hit to your revenue, and it happens fast. To keep those tables full during the winter, you can’t just try to “warm up the air”—that’s a losing battle. You need heat that hits your guests the second they sit down. That’s why we use IPX4-rated infrared heaters. Dealing with the elements Weather is unpredictable. One minute it’s clear, the next you’ve got a light drizzle or some mist rolling in. An IPX4 rating is basically a fancy way of saying these units can handle splashes of water from any direction. You can tuck them under your awnings or eaves and not spend your whole shift worrying that a bit of rain is going to fry your electronics. How the heat actually works Most heaters just blow hot air around, which is useless outdoors because the wind just carries it away. Infrared is different. It sends out waves that heat up people and objects directly. It feels like standing in the sun. We set these up for high heat density, meaning the warmth stays right where it belongs—over the tables. You aren’t paying to heat the open sky; you’re heating your customers. The bottom line on table turnover Let’s be honest: cold customers want to go home. When people are shivering, they skip the appetizers and definitely don’t stay for dessert. But when it feels like a cozy 22°C at the table? They linger. They order that extra round of drinks. They stay for the cheesecake. That’s how you actually bump up your average check. A quick warning on the wiring Here is the part where people usually mess up. These units pull a lot of power. You can’t just plug five 2000W heaters into one domestic outlet and hope for the best. You’ll trip the breaker in minutes. Your electrical panel needs to be ready for the load. We usually suggest dedicated circuits for every two units. If your wiring is too thin, the heaters won’t even hit their top temperature. You’ll be paying for the electricity, but your guests will still be reaching for their coats. Get the wiring right, and the heat will follow.