Project overview 

The Broadway Hotel has been a popular destination in South Glenelg for locals and tourists alike, thanks to its secluded beer garden that offers a relaxing atmosphere where patrons can enjoy delicious food and drinks with friends and family. However, the hotel has faced challenges keeping its guests warm during the cooler months. Situated within half a kilometre of the beach front, the Hotel can be subject to icy blasts of salty sea air which has a corrosive effect on any equipment.

The Challenge of heating open beer garden

Traditionally a user of gas bottle heaters, a combination of difficulty of use (always running out at the wrong time), damage to garden structures and furniture (guests positioned heaters too close), and the need for more floor space led Manager Mark Falconer to look for alternatives. After seeing Heliosa 66 at the Adelaide Home Centre he was easily convinced about the benefits of short-wave infrared heating. However, standard lamps do not mix well with salty air meaning that this open heater was not suitable.

Seaside short-wave infrared heating solution for beer garden

We recommended the Helios Seaside short-wave infrared heaters to the Broadway Hotel team. These heaters are specially designed for areas with corrosion problems. The stylish look combines a stainless steel casing with a Schott Robax® safety glass front to reduce rusting or corrosion caused by the weather.

Designed with innovation and efficiency in mind, the Seaside infrared heater utilises advanced short-wave infrared technology — at 92% radiant efficiency, it is the most effective type of infrared heating available. That means the heater is able to project the kind of heat the Broadway Hotel was looking for, while protecting the lamp and polished reflector from the elements, thanks to the Schott heat-resistant safety glass front.

Additionally, they feature a patented polished parabolic reflector that directs a high percentage of energy toward heating people and objects, allowing for maximum coverage and efficiency by minimising heat loss within the heater casing.

Now, several years after installation, the heaters are still performing reliably and continue to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for the hotel’s outdoor guests.

Results

The Broadway Hotel and its Helios Seaside Infrared Heaters is an example of a heating application in an area with corrosion problems. With Helios Seaside heaters, businesses close to the beach can maximize their outdoor seating during the colder months and heat up their profits. As many hospitality venues and beach houses in coastal areas face similar challenges, the Seaside Infrared Heater from Infrared Australia is becoming an essential solution to maximise the use of outdoor spaces.

Conclusion

The Helios Seaside heaters have continued to do exactly what they were installed to do — keep The Broadway Hotel’s outdoor beer garden warm and comfortable, even in a coastal environment. Years on, they’re still working reliably, standing up well to the elements, and helping the venue make full use of its outdoor space. For a setting like this, where corrosion and weather exposure are everyday challenges, they’ve proven to be a solid and practical choice.

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