{"product_id":"platinum-smart-heat-gas","title":"Bromic Platinum 500 Gas Radiant Heater (40,000 BTU)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGas output, with a face that belongs on a designed patio.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platinum 500 is the gas heater for spaces where a stainless box would look wrong. A black ceramic glass front hides the burner entirely, so you get 40,000 BTU of directional radiant heat from something that reads as architecture rather than equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping across Canada. 30-day returns. Authorized Bromic dealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the right heater for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Platinum Gas if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant gas output but care how the unit looks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a gas line already, or can run one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre heating a larger or more exposed area where electric would struggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave the ceiling height for gas clearances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf looks matter less than budget, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tungsten-smart-heat%E2%84%A2-gas\"\u003eTungsten 500 Gas\u003c\/a\u003e delivers more output for less money. If you have no gas line, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/platinum-smart-heat%E2%84%A2-electric-1\"\u003ePlatinum Electric\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe short version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40,000 BTU of directional radiant heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeats up to 215 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind resistant up to 8 mph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack ceramic glass face, no visible burner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural gas or propane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall and ceiling mounting options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas needs more room than electric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas units run hotter and need larger clearances to walls, ceilings and anything overhead. Check your clearances before you commit, particularly on a covered patio with a low roof. Where overhead space is tight, a heat deflector reduces the required clearance and pushes heat downward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount between 8 and 10 feet above the finished floor where you can. Higher than that and the heat spreads too thin before it reaches anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural gas or propane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth produce the same output. Natural gas is cheaper to run and never needs refilling, but ties you to a fixed connection. Propane works where no line exists. Either way, the gas connection must be made by a licensed gas fitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind and weather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated to 8 mph. Infrared is not carried away by a breeze the way warm air is, so the heat still lands. Two honest caveats: wind chill still pulls warmth off your skin, and a strong enough gust can blow out a pilot on any gas heater. On a permanently exposed site, electric is the more reliable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll current Bromic controls are the Affinity Smart-Heat range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eController\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/affinity-smart-heat-on-off-controllers\"\u003eAffinity Smart-Heat On\/Off\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn and off control, up to 10 gas heaters as a block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 or 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wireless-on-off-controller\"\u003eWireless On\/Off Controller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA physical remote rather than a phone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/affinity-smart-heat-expansion-board\"\u003eAffinity Expansion Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnecting to home or building automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas heaters do not dim. If variable output matters to you, that is an argument for electric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs and manuals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9293\/4930\/files\/Bromic_Platinum_500_Gas_Radiant_Heater_-_SPec_Sheet-min.pdf?v=1755919792\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9293\/4930\/files\/PDFv1_c1cbe321-6632-41c3-838d-95bddea1a89f.png?v=1755842583\" alt=\"PDF\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:8px;\"\u003eSpecification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9293\/4930\/files\/Bromic_Platinum_500_Gas_Radiant_Heater_-_Instruction_Manual-min.pdf?v=1755919793\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9293\/4930\/files\/PDFv1_3.png?v=1755842583\" alt=\"PDF\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:8px;\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions before you buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space does it heat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 215 sq ft of radiant coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the output?\u003c\/strong\u003e 40,000 BTU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural gas or propane?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both available. Natural gas costs less to run, propane works without a fixed line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow high should it be mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e Between 8 and 10 feet above the finished floor. Check the clearance requirements in the manual for your configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it under a pergola or wood ceiling?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with a heat deflector, which reduces the required overhead clearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I dim it?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Gas heaters run at full output. Electric models dim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho installs it?\u003c\/strong\u003e A licensed gas fitter in your province.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Tungsten Gas?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tungsten 500 puts out more heat, 43,000 BTU, for less money. The Platinum is the one you choose when the heater needs to look like part of the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship across Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which model or how many? Send us your patio dimensions and we will work it out with you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:18888518852\"\u003e1 (888) 851-8852\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@premiumbackyard.ca\"\u003esales@premiumbackyard.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure if gas or electric is right for your space?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/should-i-use-gas-or-electricity\"\u003ePatio Heater Buying Guide: Gas vs. Electric for Canadian Outdoor Spaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;margin-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-top:16px;\"\u003eVous cherchez un chauffage de terrasse au gaz haut de gamme au Canada? Le Bromic Platinum Gas est un chauffage radiant infrarouge à façade en verre céramique noire, au gaz naturel ou propane. Livraison gratuite partout au Canada. Chauffage terrasse gaz Canada, chauffage extérieur design Québec, réchauffeur de patio au gaz naturel, chauffage infrarouge extérieur Montréal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bromic","offers":[{"title":"500 (39800 BTU) \/ LPG","offer_id":46699634327826,"sku":"BH0110004-1","price":3375.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 (39800 BTU) \/ NG","offer_id":46699634360594,"sku":"BH0110003-1","price":3375.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9293\/4930\/files\/BromicPlatinum500GasRadiantHeater_40_000BTU_f26ec319-4519-4c54-ad20-d16d8dd8b70f.jpg?v=1755919847","url":"https:\/\/premiumbackyard.ca\/products\/platinum-smart-heat-gas","provider":"PremiumBackyard.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}