Everything You Need To Know About Infrared Heating

What happens when out go out on a bright sunny day? You feel the heat of the sun as soon as you step out. Every solid object we touch is warm due to the sun’s radiations though the surrounding air may be cold. This is because the sun generates infrared heat through combustion of gasses. It does not heat up the air and only warms up the solid objects.

This is the concept used to built Infrared Heaters.
Today, they have become a legacy of many families and is passed on to generations.

In this article, we will brief you about the functions of Infrareds and the best brand heaters available in the market!

The History Of Infrared Heaters

The primary infrared heaters worked on the near infrared, a radiation which is closest to red on the spectrum. This radiation is capable of carrying a large amount of heat. These heaters became quite popular in the late sixties and seventies and replaced the traditional coal fires. They were widely used in factories and small workshops.

How Do The Infrared Heaters Work?

As the name suggests, the infrared heaters use infrared light, which cannot be seen by the naked eye. The heating comes from the light itself and heats up everything it hits. For instance, when you stand under the sun, you can feel the heat on your body, but it tends to go off as soon as you go into the shade. This is how a basic infrared heater works.
The infrared heaters of today come in many shapes and kinds. A basic heater will simply beam out a straight line of infrared light and heat the objects which hit in its path. Such an elementary heater can be useful if placed near your bed or desk, where you often spend more time.

This kind of direct heat is comforting, but it does not prove to be feasible when we need to heat the entire room. This is where different types of infrared heaters come into play. These include a heat exchanger and a fan which circulates the heat from the infrared bulb and warms the surroundings. The heat exchanger is generally made from a conductible metal, which is copper in most cases.

The intensity of heat solely depends on the specification of a particular heater. The advanced heaters come with timers, which automatically switch off after some time. Good quality infrared heaters also come with a thermostat and a filter control to manage the heat output.

The Types Of Infrared Heaters

Overall, there are two types of infrared heaters available in the market today. These are the far infrared and the near infrared heaters. The far infrared heaters have a lower convection heat output. These are generally used in infrared panels which you may have seen across the UK in homes and offices. The near infrared heaters can be clearly distinguished by their orange glow. These can be seen in heat lamps installed in domestic as well as commercial spaces.

Far Infrared Heaters

Infrared heating generally works by warming the nearby objects such as a desk, floor or even a human body. This is then radiated back around the room as heat. This is completely different to the convection systems which warm the air around them. In the UK, the trending heaters are the REHHD infrared heating panels which come in a wide range of designs and specifications.

Near Infrared Heaters

As compared to the far infrared heaters, the near infrared heaters are less efficient. These kind of heaters generally radiate a higher temperature than far infrared heaters. But the problem with using such heaters is that they may cause burns if you get too close to them and even irritation and headaches in some cases.

Why Should You Consider REHHD Infrared Heaters?

•   They Uniformly Distribute Heat in the Room

Infrared heating is different from the convection heating which provides heat to a solid body rather than warming up the surroundings. Infrared heaters heat a piece of furniture, a body or walls and ceiling of the room so that there is an even spread of warmth across the room.

• REHHD Heaters offer Instant Heating

Where the convection heaters take some time to warm up the surroundings, REHHD infrared heaters time immediate warm the room to a comfortable temperature. This instant heating depends on the heater and positioning of your system but it significantly warms up the room in lesser time.

• They are Low On Pricing

The costs of running an infrared heating panel is fairly less than a convection heater. One of the key benefits you get with switching to REHHD infrared heaters is the tremendous cost savings, which makes infrared heaters economical for domestic and commercial usage.

• Easy To Install

The infrared heating systems are easier to install mainly because they run on electricity and does not need to setup any pipes or boilers. With the better aesthetic design of REHHD infrared heaters, you can also find the heater models which may fit into your furniture, be placed at the corner of your room or even hang from the wall (for eg. a mirror). Overall, such infrared heaters can be placed anywhere and you can be assured of the uniform heating experience.’

• They offer Healthier Heating

The infrared panels also serve some health claims such as bring down the issues like mould and improve the air quality for the ones suffering from allergies. Since the heat is absorbed by the body, it also improves the human blood circulation.

Thinking about getting a heater for yourself and family? Get in touch with our experts at REHHD today! Call us on 02071 128018 today! With an astounding 10 year product warranty across the range and our low-cost manufacturing processes, our Infinity range offers the best value possible. Shop and learn about REHHD products here.