Let’s start by explaining what infrared is before we move onto the important questions (garden parties!). Infrared is a comparatively new heating technology, however, radiation as a form of heating has been known to us for millenniums. It is completely natural and heats people and objects directly as opposed to convection heaters that heat the air first. Radiated heat is the same form of heat we ourselves radiate and absorb. Blaze of an open fire, heat of a sunny day and the warmth of someone sat next to us, they all have one thing in common: they are all infrared heat. There are two types of infrared used in the heating industry: far infrared and near infrared. They both refer to different ends of a spectrum, with near infrared meaning high frequency short waves. This type of infrared is more difficult to be absorbed by our bodies and objects, but penetrates further into them. In practice, this means that near infrared heaters produce harsh levels of heat at surface level, but struggle to warm people at a deep level. Patio heaters that use near infrared are cheaper, but they also produce a warm glow. On the other end of the spectrum, we have far infrared – low frequency long waves. Long waves are easily absorbed by our skin and quickly transferred around our bodies, providing lasting comfortable warmth. It is used in incubators due to its efficiency, as it provides gentle yet thorough-going heat.
Now we’ve got this out of the way, let’s focus on the real issue: how do we keep our garden party going? Because infrared heats people and objects directly, rather than simply heating the air, it is far more successful in resisting the natural circulation of air. This is why infrared is widely used in patio heaters: it is a reliable way of protecting you from the chilly wind, so you can carry on enjoying your garden party, even when the sun goes down. And the choice of patio heaters available on our website offers something for everyone. You can choose between free-standing and wall-mounted infrared patio heaters as well as near and far infrared ones. Whilst a wall-mounted heater, such as the Burda Term 2000 IP24 infrared patio heater, is definitely a space-saving option, the list of places that can benefit from a free-standing patio heater is longer. A free-standing patio heater, such as the Burda Term 2000 IP44, can just as well be used as a garage heater or a conservatory heater – in other words, it’s great in all those hard-to-heat / open outdoors spaces.
Whether you’re looking for a garage heater to use during the colder months, or a patio heater that will allow you to make the most out of your summer garden, we’re sure there is a patio heater that will cater for your needs and budget! Visit our store and buy the best infrared patio heater for your house today.
If you’re one of the many people who find their love of the outdoors challenged by the health risks of winter cold, why not consider one of our free standing or wall mounted patio heaters? Weatherproof outdoor heaters are available in all sizes for all garden applications – with budget heaters and more sophisticated far infrared heaters available for DIY or professional installation. For more information on any of our outdoor heating products, speak to our expert sales advisors on 0330 880 8383.
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