Bromic Heating: The Australian-Engineered Patio Heater Category
Updated September 2026: Bromic Heating is the Australian-engineered premium patio-heater brand that shows up in most restaurant patios and high-end residential outdoor spaces. Three main series — Platinum (electric), Tungsten (gas), Cobalt (gas) — cover different budgets and installation contexts. Bromic is the benchmark for radiant heat coverage per unit at 300-500 sq ft depending on model.
The Bromic lineup
Platinum Smart-Heat Electric 2300W-6000W ($1,400-$3,200): Bromic's electric line. Radiant heat, no combustion, quiet, no smoke. Perfect for covered patios, screened porches, or any space where gas isn't practical. Coverage: 100-300 sq ft depending on wattage.
Tungsten Smart-Heat Gas 300/500 ($1,600-$2,400): Bromic's mid-tier gas line. Natural gas or propane, mount options for wall, ceiling, or portable stand. Coverage 200-350 sq ft. This is Bromic's volume seller for residential patios.
Cobalt Smart-Heat Gas 500 ($3,400): Bromic's flagship. Highest heat output in the lineup, ceramic-plate radiant tech, coverage up to 500 sq ft. Restaurant-grade — most Bromic-heated restaurant patios spec Cobalt.
Bromic vs Infratech vs Sunpak
The three-way premium patio heating comparison:
Bromic wins on: Coverage per unit (Cobalt 500 hits 500 sq ft vs Infratech's typical 250), Smart-Heat wireless controls with 4-zone independent control, aesthetic (black powder-coat vs Infratech's mirror-polish stainless — matches modern outdoor design better).
Infratech wins on: Low-profile ceiling flush-mount option (Bromic is surface-mount only), 10-year warranty on heating elements (Bromic is 2 years), and the mirror-polish finish that's iconic in mid-century modern spaces.
Sunpak wins on: Price — Sunpak is 40% cheaper than Bromic for comparable coverage. Trade-off: heavier fixture, plainer aesthetic, no wireless controls.
Installation notes
Bromic gas models require a gas line + 3" minimum clearance overhead. Bromic electric requires 220V/240V for the higher-wattage Platinum units (110V for the 2300W). Do NOT mount Bromic under wood/vinyl soffit without the mandatory heat-shield accessory — Bromic sells the shield separately and it's the #1 install mistake we see.
When Bromic loads at BBQs.com
Bromic is in onboarding — Platinum, Tungsten, and Cobalt catalogs go live at our Bromic brand page in the coming weeks. If you need patio heating today, see our current patio heater catalog.
