Bromic Heater Controller, Poles & Accessories

Bromic Affinity Controls Compatibility Chart

Every Affinity channel is a zone you switch or dim together. Each channel carries up to 6 kW on 208V to 277V circuits, so the number of heaters per channel depends on wattage. These figures come from Bromic's published Affinity compatibility chart.

Cobalt electric heaters are not on Bromic's chart, but the Affinity Dimmer listing names Cobalt as supported. Call us to confirm channel counts before ordering for a Cobalt project.

Choosing the Right Bromic Controller

Start with how you want to use the heaters. Want full power or nothing? An on/off control does it. Want to turn heat down on milder nights and save power? Choose the dimmer. Do you just need a wall switch with no app? A manual switch covers that for less.

Affinity On/Off Control

• Works withGas and electric
• Channels1, 2 or 5
• Price$370 to $2,106

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Affinity Dimmer Control

• Works withElectric only
• Channels1, 2 or 5
• Price$785 to $4,202

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Affinity Eclipse On/Off Control

• Works withEclipse only
• Channels1 or 5
• Price$839 to $4,760

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Affinity On/Off Control

The Bromic Affinity On/Off is the only Smart-Heat controller that runs gas heaters, and it also switches every electric series. Choose it for Tungsten or Platinum gas models, or for electric heaters you only ever run at full output.

• Part numbers: 1 channel BH3130051, 2 channels BH3130052, 5 channels BH3130053.
• 5 channel version: takes 3-phase power and comes with the expansion board included.
• Rating: IP54, operates from -4°F to +86°F, UL 60730-1, 1-year warranty.

Affinity Dimmer Control

The Affinity Dimmer adds variable output to electric heaters, so you can run at part power instead of full blast. On a mild night that keeps guests comfortable and trims electricity use. It has the same single, dual and five channel options, and two channels give two independent zones, for example the dining table and the lounge.

• Load: 6 kW per channel on 208V to 277V; a single channel covers 6 kW and a dual channel covers 12 kW.
• Best for: covered patios, pergolas and restaurants that need finer control than on/off.
• Not for: gas heaters, which cannot be dimmed.

Eclipse Controls and Remotes

Eclipse heaters combine heat and LED light, so they use dedicated Eclipse controls rather than standard Affinity units.

• Eclipse Pendant Dimmer Controller (BH3230007-1, $839): for Eclipse Pendant and Portable heaters, one per heater. It dims light in 1% steps, sets heat at 0, 33, 66 or 100% and includes a 7-channel remote with a 100 ft range. It runs on 208V, 240V or 277V.
• Eclipse Master Remote (BH3623002-1, $233): runs up to 6 zones and unlimited heaters from one handset within 100 ft. It uses a CR2430 battery.

Manual Wall Switches

For a simple setup, Affinity manual switches switch heaters at the wall with no app or Wi-Fi. All are rated 20A on 120V to 277V.

• Indoor Single, BH3130071: $108
• Indoor Dual, BH3130072: $186
• Outdoor Single, BH3130081: $151
• Outdoor Dual, BH3130082: $250

Bromic Smart-Heat App and Home Automation

Affinity smart controls connect over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (about 30 ft range). The free Bromic app sets timers, schedules and zones and can manage more than one site. It also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home voice commands. Affinity has no physical handheld remote, so the app, voice or a wall switch does the job.

Smart-Heat Link RS232

• PartBH3130097-1
• SystemsControl4, Crestron, Lutron, Nomad, Somfy
• Price$373

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Affinity Expansion Board

• PartBH3130070
• AddsEthernet and 0-10V BMS
• Price$384

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Eclipse Master Remote

• PartBH3623002-1
• ZonesUp to 6
• Price$233

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The Smart-Heat Link connects Affinity controllers to a home automation system over RS232. Your installer supplies the 5V DC adapter and the DB9 cable. The expansion board is for commercial sites that run heaters from a building management system.

Bromic Ceiling Mount Poles for Gas Heaters

The Bromic ceiling mount pole drops Tungsten and Platinum Smart-Heat gas heaters from high or vaulted ceilings to the right height. Every length is $368. Poles are black steel, 3 in. in diameter, weigh 8.8 lb and are made in Australia.

Ceiling mount pole part numbers

• BH3030003: 9.69 in.
• BH3030004: 13.62 in.
• BH3030005: 17.56 in.
• BH3030006: 25.4 in.
• BH3030007: 33.31 in.
• BH3030008: 41.125 in.

How to pick the pole length

Ceiling height minus 16.6 in. minus pole length should leave 8 to 10 ft of floor clearance. For example, a 12 ft (144 in.) ceiling with the 25.4 in. pole leaves 102 in., or 8.5 ft.

Recess Kits, Suspension Kits and Heat Deflectors

Bromic accessories mount electric heaters flush in the ceiling or hang them lower. Gas heaters use deflectors so they can go closer to the ceiling.

Platinum Recess Kits

• Standard$534 to $720
• Low clearance$1,309 to $1,844
• Marine$851 to $2,816

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Tungsten Recess Kits

• 2000W / 4000W$820 to $916
• 3000W / 6000W$820 to $905
• FitsTungsten electric

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Low Clearance Deflectors

• 300 series$301
• 500 series$345
• FitsGas heaters

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Ceiling recess kits

Recess kits set the heater flush in the ceiling for a clean, built-in look. Platinum kits are sized by wattage. Low clearance versions suit shallow ceiling cavities. Marine Grade kits match Platinum Marine heaters on coastal homes and boats. Tungsten kits come in two sizes: one for 2000W and 4000W heaters, one for 3000W and 6000W.

Suspension kits

Suspension kits hang electric heaters below a high ceiling. For Platinum heaters there are 23.6 in. ($394) and 47.2 in. ($523) tube kits for 2300W/3400W or 4500W models. Marine Grade versions cost $632 and $818. Tungsten electric heaters use the suspension pole kit ($489 to $500).

Heat deflectors and covers

On Tungsten gas heaters, a 500 series or 300 series deflector reduces the required ceiling clearance to 14 in. Keep a portable heater protected between uses with the Tungsten portable head cover ($111).

Installation and Programming Tips

Before wiring

• Have a licensed electrician install every Affinity controller and size each circuit for the channel load.
• Rough in the controller location and wiring before ceilings are finished, especially for recess kits.
• Check your heater manual and the controller wiring diagram for line and load terminals.

Programming and troubleshooting

• Pair the controller in the Bromic app on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi; 5GHz-only networks will not connect.
• Name each channel after its zone, then set schedules so heaters turn off on their own.
• If a heater will not respond, check the breaker and the channel load first, then contact us or Bromic tech support.

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