Detroit Radiant ELX Series electric heaters come in 24 inch, 33 inch and 46 inch lengths, with your choice of element count. This interchangeable element electric heater lets you choose the heat within the same housing. It suits residential and commercial patios and bars alike. The maker calls these radiant heaters infrared heaters and says you can change the elements later. At home, it belongs outdoors on a patio, porch or dock, not inside a room.


What is the Detroit Radiant ELX?

Built in Michigan, this electric infrared heater has one housing ordered with one, two or three elements in black powder coated steel or brushed stainless steel. Its radiant heat warms people and surfaces directly, like sunshine, and the maker says a specially designed reflector aims the radiant heat output at the seating. Compare the maker's electric patio heaters. Explore the full Detroit Radiant range or electric heaters from every brand.

Choose your length

The ELX 24 inch suits a single seat or doorway, while the ELX 33 inch suits a seating area. The ELX 46 inch suits a long bar or wide patio table run. It needs commercial power, so ask us before ordering for home. The ELD series is the fixed two-element alternative.

Elements, light and wiring

Both options are medium wave: high output elements give more heat and mild white light, while standard elements give less heat and a softer orange glow with almost no visible light. Minimum mounting heights are 6 feet with one element, 7 and a half feet with two and 9 feet with three. Check the manual for your setup. An electrician wires it to the voltage you pick on the page, and it is not a plug in heater. Adjustable ceiling brackets are in the box and wall brackets are optional. Browse our ceiling mounted heaters and wall mounted heaters for other ways to hang one.

Why buy your Detroit Radiant ELX from My Cozy Outdoors?

We are an authorized Detroit Radiant dealer. The listings carry the full manufacturer warranty and state that all components have a one year warranty. Call us and we will talk through sizing by phone.

Your questions answered

How many elements do I need?

Choose one element for a seat or doorway, two for a seating area or small table, or three for a long bar, wide table or work bay. More elements mean more heat and higher mounting. Choose elements on the page, and call us if you are between two.

Which length should I pick?

The 24 inch suits a seat or doorway, the 33 inch a seating area, and the 46 inch a long bar or wide patio table run. The 46 inch needs commercial power, so ask us before ordering for home. Choose black or brushed stainless steel.

How is an ELX installed?

An electrician wires it to your chosen power. It is not a plug in heater. Adjustable ceiling brackets come with it, and wall brackets are optional. Mount it at the minimum height for its element count, and check the manual for your setup. At home, your Detroit Radiant ELX belongs outdoors, not inside a room.