Detroit Radiant BAH Electric Space Heater: quick heat for commercial spaces only
The Detroit Radiant BAH Electric Space Heater is a commercial electric heater that gives off heat within seconds of switching on. Radiant heat warms people and surfaces directly, like sunshine, instead of warming the air. A single quartz element, the part that produces heat, sits inside a black steel housing. It gives off almost no visible light and needs no venting. It suits spots such as ticket booths, work stations and loading docks where gas heat or a vent is not practical. The BAH is for commercial and industrial spaces only; Detroit Radiant does not approve it for a home, mobile home, RV, camper or tent.
Choose from five lengths, from 18 to 60 inches, with outputs from 500 to 4,000 watts. Then choose a voltage offered for that size. Adjustable mounting brackets come in the box for wall or ceiling mounting. No control is included. An electrician wires it to a separately supplied switch, timer, thermostat or variable heat controller. Shopping for a home patio? See the Detroit Radiant DSS Electric Patio Heater. The Detroit Radiant BAH Electric Space Heater ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: BAH-18-A-05, BAH-25-A-10, BAH-25-B-10, BAH-25-C-10, BAH-35-A-17, BAH-35-B-17, BAH-35-C-17, BAH-45-B-25, BAH-45-C-25, BAH-60-B-30, BAH-60-C-30, BAH-60-C-40, BAH-60-G-30, BAH-60-D-40
Not for residential use. Detroit Radiant: “BAH Series heaters are NOT for home or recreational use. DO NOT USE in the home, mobile home, RVs, tents, etc.”
| Model |
Length |
Voltage |
Watts |
BTU/h |
Amps |
Weight |
| BAH-18-A-05 |
18″ |
120 V |
500 W |
1,700 |
4.2 A |
8 lbs |
| BAH-25-A-10 |
25″ |
120 V |
1,000 W |
3,400 |
8.3 A |
10 lbs |
| BAH-25-B-10 |
25″ |
208 V |
1,000 W |
3,400 |
4.8 A |
10 lbs |
| BAH-25-C-10 |
25″ |
240 V |
1,000 W |
3,400 |
4.2 A |
10 lbs |
| BAH-35-A-17 |
35″ |
120 V |
1,750 W |
5,900 |
14.0 A |
13 lbs |
| BAH-35-B-17 |
35″ |
208 V |
1,750 W |
5,900 |
8.3 A |
13 lbs |
| BAH-35-C-17 |
35″ |
240 V |
1,750 W |
5,900 |
7.0 A |
13 lbs |
| BAH-45-B-25 |
45″ |
208 V |
2,500 W |
8,500 |
12.0 A |
16 lbs |
| BAH-45-C-25 |
45″ |
240 V |
2,500 W |
8,500 |
10.0 A |
16 lbs |
| BAH-60-B-30 |
60″ |
208 V |
3,000 W |
10,200 |
14.0 A |
20 lbs |
| BAH-60-C-30 |
60″ |
240 V |
3,000 W |
10,200 |
12.0 A |
20 lbs |
| BAH-60-C-40 |
60″ |
240 V |
4,000 W |
13,500 |
16.5 A |
20 lbs |
| BAH-60-G-30 |
60″ |
480 V |
3,000 W |
10,200 |
6.2 A |
20 lbs |
| BAH-60-D-40 |
60″ |
575 V |
4,000 W |
13,500 |
7.0 A |
20 lbs |
| Specification |
Value |
| Element |
0.5″ drawn quartz with high temperature ceramic end caps, coiled tungsten; replacement QT elements available for every model |
| Light |
Mild white medium wave; very little visible light |
| Housing |
Black coated steel chassis, 6.75″ W x 6.4″ H; length per model |
| Mounting |
0° to 20° adjustable brackets included; chain, wall or ceiling; optional MB-1 bracket pair gives 180° of adjustment |
| Recommended mounting height |
25″: 7 to 9 ft · 35″: 8 to 10 ft · 45″: 9 to 11 ft · 60″: 10 to 12 ft |
| Recommended spacing |
25″: 3 to 9 ft · 35″: 4 to 11 ft · 45″: 5 to 13 ft · 60″: 6 to 15 ft |
| Clearances to combustibles (0° to 20°) |
18″ sides, 24″ ends, 12″ top, 24″ below |
| Controls |
Field supplied: switch, timer, thermostat or variable heat controller; contactor panel for 24 V control or when amperage exceeds the control rating |
| Shipping |
60″ models ship truckline only |
| Certification |
ETL Listed, commercial and industrial only |
| Limited Warranty |
Components and replacement elements 1 year |
FAQ
Can I use the BAH at home?
No. Detroit Radiant is explicit: the BAH is not for home or recreational use, and must not be used in a house, mobile home, RV, camper or tent. It is ETL listed for commercial and industrial use only. For a home patio see the Detroit Radiant DSS, ELD or ELX heaters, which are listed for outdoor residential use.
Which size and voltage?
Pick the length by the spot it must warm and the watts by how cold it gets: 18 inches and 500 watts for a small booth up to 60 inches and 3,000 or 4,000 watts for a dock door. The voltage must match the circuit an electrician will wire it to; each length is built for specific voltages, which is why the Voltage list changes with the size you pick.
Where is it used?
Loading docks, guard shacks, ticket booths, work stations, shop offices and entrances: low output spots with tight clearances where a gas heater or a vent is not practical. Detroit Radiant’s design guide gives recommended mounting heights of 7 to 9 feet for the 25 inch up to 10 to 12 feet for the 60 inch, spaced 3 to 15 feet apart depending on size.
What are the clearances?
Level or tilted up to 20 degrees, keep 18 inches to the sides, 24 inches at the ends, 12 inches above and 24 inches below combustibles. The manual and the label on the heater always take precedence.
How is it mounted and controlled?
The heater hangs from chains or mounts to a wall or ceiling with the adjustable brackets in the box; the optional MB-1 bracket pair adds a full 180 degrees of adjustment. No control is included: an electrician wires it to a switch, timer, thermostat or one of the MWC or SMWC variable heat controllers on the Controls selector, with a contactor when the load is more than the control can switch.
Can I replace the element?
Yes. Every model has a matching QT replacement quartz element, listed on the Accessories selector for the size you choose. Components and elements carry a one year limited warranty. The 60 inch models ship by truck only.