Heating infrared heaters: how to choose?

Quite often, conventional heating is not enough to make the house warm and comfortable. Many residents purchase heaters to create a comfortable indoor temperature. Purchasing an infrared heater can be a good option for keeping the room warm.

Many buyers do not always understand what is infrared heating, so you need to understand all its advantages and disadvantages. This option will act differently - not as convector.

This device works from a network of 220 V. The heating element begins to propagate light waves and warm up the objects to which the device is directed. These include furniture, ceramic objects, wood and glass products. These objects begin to take heat and transfer it to a nearby space. When the device is working, then in the zone of its radiation the temperature of the air immediately becomes higher by 8-10 degrees.

It is worth saying that such a heating system is very popular with the owners of private households. Infrared devices can be used to heat the part of the room where visitors are at this time. Often, they are chosen to maintain a comfortable temperature in warehouses, small trading halls, farm buildings. To create maximum heat in a room, it is recommended to install structures at an optimum height of 2.5-3.5 m. The device should be hung away from people; it is not recommended to place it directly above the place where people can be located.

In order not to lose heat, the heater should not be hung next to the windows. To create the optimum temperature, it is recommended to use appliances not only for heating at home, but also to choose them as an auxiliary warming up in other industries.

IR devices have a number of undoubted advantages:

• They are used for heating different types of premises: they are often chosen as additional heating on farms, warehouses, retail outlets, offices, basements and semi-basements;
• appliances heat up quickly;
• after turning on the infrared heaters, the room temperature becomes comfortable for several minutes;
• the supply of warm air can occur after the completion of the device;
• in working condition the device does not vibrate, does not make noise

• when heated, no harmful or toxic substances are released, therefore such aggregates are absolutely safe for human health;
• can be used in rooms with high humidity: they are chosen to work in open garden areas, verandas or gazebos;
• simplicity in installation - installation of radiators or pipelines is not required for their installation;
• it is possible to adjust the desired temperature of heating;
• have low energy consumption.

Along with the undoubted advantages, it is worth mentioning the shortcomings of the infrared system:

• Rays heat a separate part of the room, that is, they act dotted;
• when heating a large room, the heat will be in one part of it, and the other half will be cool at this time;
• when heated items in the room may be the smell of plastic;
• the device can not always fit into the design of the room.

It should be noted that such a unit is not cheap, and to make energy consumption more rational, it is necessary to take care of the insulation of the dwelling.

There is a large selection of models of infrared heaters. Recently, special attention has been paid to hinged film panels. As a heater, a thin graphite layer is used here, which is applied to the film. Usually such devices are stylized as a drawing or a picture. Currently, infrared heater manufacturing companies produce panel and film device options.

Such heaters work on a similar system. The supply of warm air into the room enters through the emitter, and the reflector directs the rays in a given direction.On ceilings can be used both types of devices. At arrangement of a heat-insulated floor apply only film modules. Film IR devices. Installation of coatings of this type is possible both on the wall and on the floor or on the ceiling. For hinged ceiling PVC usually choose cassette type products.

The main material of the system is a layer of graphite, which is applied to the film, or carbon fiber threads arranged in parallel. When heated, they will create a stream of warm air. A current begins to pass through the carbon bands, and as a result, the carbon paste emits infrared rays. The main advantage of such devices can be considered their flexibility, which allows you to install these models on any, even curved surfaces. Film heaters are currently considered among the most mobile and easily mounted appliances.

Such structures are attached to the surface with double-sided tape. If the heater is mounted to the ceiling or wall, then for fixing it is worth taking brackets. When driving in staples, you need to be extremely careful not to get into carbon bands or conductive tires.If this happens, and the bands are damaged, then you need to fix the problem. To resume operation of the device, you must remove the strip with defects. If the tire is damaged, the entire piece of film will be inoperative.

This coating consists of modules. If there was a breakdown on one site, then it can be replaced with a new one. Available film in rolls. The width of the roll can vary from 30 cm to one meter. To select the desired size, the film is cut along the cut line. This system may have a sensor that measures temperature. It connects to the thermostat or may be already built into the model. Such a modular device is often equipped with decor. To decorate the surface under the coating, it is necessary to build a plasterboard frame and put a finish on top of it.

The advantage of flat panels can be considered that they are usually used in rooms with low or uneven ceilings. For hinged panels use plastic or glass, TEN closed ceramic screen. Infrared panels can most often be seen under the windows - in place of a regular battery.They can also be placed on the ceiling or on the wall, fixed on the brackets. On sale there are both traditional models of heating devices, and original options.

By location, IR devices are divided into the following categories:

• floor standing;
• wall mounted;
• ceiling.

Thanks to the infrared floor heater in the room, you can quickly create a comfortable temperature for a person. Installation of the floor device is much easier than other models. The room heats up immediately after turning on this heater in the network. Outdoor unit can run on electricity or on gas. If we consider an electric heater, then it is much simpler, and to install it you only need to connect to the network. It is convenient when the product is equipped with a regulator that allows you to set an acceptable temperature for the room.

For ceilings a lamp heater, suspended or film, may be suitable. The advantage of the ceiling installation is that you can use the device with high power. To get a comfortable warmth, it is worth hanging the heater at a height ranging from 3.2 to 3.6 m.To prevent cold air from seeping from the street, it is better not to install heaters near windows and doors.

These ceiling structures are presented in infrared panels of water type. This design got its name from the fact that the device uses radiating tubes - through them and the heat-transfer fluid is carried. These constructions are safe, they are quickly and easily installed in large rooms, for example, in shopping centers or gyms. The advantage of the device is that in summer a coolant is passed through the tubes to create a comfortable temperature in the room.

Ceiling designs may not always fit well into a room's design. These heaters will look good in a loft or minimalist style. But for other rooms, made, for example, in the style of Provence, they are not quite suitable option.

Wall-mounted infrared heaters are installed in living rooms and outbuildings. The only condition for their placement is that the flow of warm air should not be blocked by furniture or other objects.Wall heaters are often installed under the windows or from the side of the window.

They are most often used:

• in premises intended for housing;
• in warehouses;
• on livestock farms, greenhouses;
• in public buildings, for example, in hospitals, clinics, schools, cinemas.

The devices are made of natural materials, so the heat generated is absolutely harmless to the body. The service life of the heating element is very large, so the device can be considered economical. Plasterboard infrared heating is very popular among the population. This heating system is presented in the form of a plasterboard sheet, on the back side of which layers of waterproofing are applied.

Among wall heaters should pay attention to the plinth systems. IR emitters are usually located around the perimeter of the room. These devices allow you to quickly heat the room and maintain a comfortable temperature in it. Through the plinth cold air from the outside will not penetrate into the room. When installing the plinth system in the corners of the room will never appear mold.Skirting systems have the form of narrow structures, and they are usually installed in place of conventional skirting boards.

Many are familiar only with electric infrared heating, but do not know that there is an analogue - gas heating. In the process of mixing liquefied gas with air entering the chamber, the pressure starts to rise, and when it hits the ceramic burner, heat is emitted. The temperature of this device can be changed by the regulator, which is located next to the burner. To protect the device, manufacturers have provided a special device that will turn off the burner in case of unforeseen situations. There are also sensors on which you can see the presence of fire and gas.

Heat is supplied due to the combustion of gas, which is stored in cylinders. One has only to fill the cylinder, and it is possible to produce space heating for 10-15 hours. Gas heating is often used to heat the terraces, porches, residential buildings, as well as to maintain a comfortable heat on the summer terrace in a cafe or restaurant. When the device is in the room, it is necessary to open the vents,so that the products of combustion are drafted.

Infrared heaters are produced by many companies around the world.

Below are only those who really won the hearts of customers with their products.

• Stiebel Eltron is a German company that manufactures equipment that is characterized by impeccable quality and reliability.
• Fenix ​​Trading is a Czech company producing the highest quality products. Manufacturers pay special attention to the issue of energy efficiency.
• Air Comfort. Italian manufacturers produce high quality safe products.
• Frico. Swedish manufacturers always place high demands on the design of equipment and guarantee its high quality.

Among domestic manufacturers it is worth noting the company "EcoLine", "Peony", "Bilyuks" and "Almak", which by their characteristics are not inferior to heaters to foreign companies. The zebra EVO-300 PRO film heater is in great demand. Non-combustible materials are used for the manufacture of this electric heater, which allows it to be installed in public premises, as well as in wooden rooms.The heater "Zebra EVO-300" (PLEN) is recommended for use in rooms with high humidity.

Many buyers when choosing a heater do not always understand what characteristics you should look at.

To choose a quality device, you need to decide on some criteria:

• for which rooms the device will be used, because it can be purchased for heating a private house, production premises or used to maintain the optimum temperature in open gazebos;
• whether it will be used in residential or non-residential buildings;
• whether the room is warm enough, how suitable it is for living in the cold season and whether there is a permanent draft in the room; what area has the room;
• clarify the presence of windows, their sizes;
• should take into account the size of the room, its height;
• to decide whether the device will be used in the winter or in the off-season.

When choosing appliances for home heating, buyers often ask questions about how safe they are for health. Many are interested in the question of whether the heaters can cause a fire.It is necessary to answer that such devices are absolutely harmless to the human body and safe from the point of view of fire safety. It is worth noting that the surface of the heater can warm up to 300 degrees, and the body - up to 100, therefore it is recommended to install devices on a bracket or chains not directly near the ceiling, but at a distance of 5 cm.

Given the advice of professionals, you can choose a good heater. It is important to know the principle of operation of the device, to be able to install it correctly. Installation of the device is simple - you just need to connect the wiring to the network. When choosing a heater, it is worth asking sales consultants about the features of the device. The power of the heater should be selected taking into account the area of ​​the room and the height of the room. The heat output of the heater is 80 watts per square meter. By multiplying the area of ​​a room by the power of an infrared device, one gets the final result.

Infrared heating is harmless to human health, as evidenced by reviews of owners of devices. They are suitable for heating any premises, they can be left even unattended. Owners of infrared heaters argue that such a device is very convenient to create a comfortable temperature in the cold season.If it is necessary to heat the open areas, it is better to install the devices on stands or choose a floor model. For open areas, choose long wavelength radiators.

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