Description
Two Infratech infrared heaters are used to heat the Outdoor Kitchen space around the fire table. These systems operate on 240 volts and are connected to Home Assistant using a combination of a Sonoff Dual for wifi connectivity and Home Assistant integration and 4 high voltage relays.
Overview
My Implementation
Two Infratech infrared heaters are used to heat the Outdoor Kitchen space around the fire table. These systems operate on 240 volts and are connected to Home Assistant using a combination of a Sonoff Dual for wifi connectivity and Home Assistant integration and 4 high voltage relays. Heater 1 – W-4024 SS 4,000 Watt Infratech Heater 2 – W-4024 SS 4,000 Watt Infratech 2 X Solid State Relay SSR-40AA and 1 X Sonoff Dual Wiring Schematic.
Device Score Summary
| Category | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ★★★☆☆ | Core capabilities documented; model-specific depth varies. |
| Interoperability | ★★★☆☆ | Integration available via Manual. |
| Setup Ease | ★★★☆☆ | Typical setup for this device category. |
| Cloud Dependency | ★★★☆☆ | Depends on integration and firmware options. |
| Vendor Trust | ★★★☆☆ | Based on available documentation and product lineage. |
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ | Solid option when matched to the right use case. |
★★★★★ Exceptional | ★★★★☆ Very Good | ★★★☆☆ Good Enough | ★★☆☆☆ Frustrating | ★☆☆☆☆ Avoid