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Infrared Explained

Can infrared heaters be carbon neutral?

In the ever-evolving landscape of home heating, low carbon options continue to gain momentum – with infrared emerging as a promising alternative. Efficient and cost-effective, can it also be considered carbon neutral? Let’s explore what we mean by carbon neutral heating, delve into the role of infrared, and discover how you can transform your home with renewable energy.

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How long do infrared heaters take to heat up?

Are you looking for quick, responsive heating for your home or garden? Perhaps you’re struggling to feel the warmth in a lofty warehouse space or need something durable for a bustling pub garden. With infrared heaters, you won’t be waiting in the cold for long – but is there a notable difference in how long each type takes to heat up? Let’s find out.

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Do infrared heaters use a lot of electricity?

With the high running costs of electricity, you might be hesitant about installing infrared heaters in your home or business. Let us put your mind at ease – infrared heaters are incredibly efficient. In fact, they’re designed to use as little energy as possible while still keeping your space comfortable. So, let’s dive into exactly how much electricity infrared heaters use and what you can do to keep your energy usage to a minimum.

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Infrared panels: top safety features

When it comes to heating your home, safety matters. While infrared has literally been around forever, infrared panels themselves are a relatively new form of technology. So, if you have any concerns about how safe they are, let us put your mind at ease. Read on as we go over the myriad ways infrared panels keep safety front and centre.

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The history of infrared heating

Heating your home or business with infrared heaters might seem like a modern concept, but in reality, they’ve been around far longer than you might think. If we ignore the most obvious form of infrared heat – the warmth we get from the sun – people have been using infrared as a source of heat for thousands of years, well before its official discovery. From ancient Chinese palm healing to wartime weapon surface drying, to the highly efficient infrared panels we know today – read on as we go over the history of infrared heating and why it’s here to stay.

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Top tips for mould and damp prevention this winter

The arrival of winter brings with it cosy nights by the fire, snowball fights and mad dash Christmas shopping – but it also means an increase in wet and cold weather, which can result in homes developing damp and mould if the proper precautions haven’t been taken. Not only is it an inconvenient and costly process to repair, damp and mould can also negatively affect your health. So, it’s in everyone’s best interest to avoid the problem all together. But how can you do this? Read on as we go over the causes of mould and damp and how, with infrared heating, you can prevent these from happening this winter.

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How to heat gyms and sports halls with infrared heaters

Gyms and sports halls: typically large, open plan spaces, with high ceilings and various windows and doorways. Whilst the perfect space for practising your favourite sporty pastime, these factors unfortunately make them the ideal locale for heat loss. With standard sports hall ceilings coming in at a lofty 6m, making sure heat stays down where users will benefit from it – and not up in the rafters where they won’t – can be tricky with conventional convection-based heating. Luckily, infrared heaters bypass the fluctuations heating via the air can pose – and instead send lasting warmth directly where it’s needed – towards people and objects.

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Are infrared panels safe for animals?

So, you’re looking for an efficient, cost-effective heating solution for your home. As infrared heat travels as radiation, it wouldn’t surprise us if you had some reservations about buying and installing infrared panels, especially with curious pets around. The good news is that not only are infrared panels completely safe, there are more than just a few reasons why it’s actually the best type of heat for animals. Let’s take a look.

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How do infrared patio heaters work?

Highly versatile, a garden or patio area is perfect for a morning coffee, an afternoon read or an evening get-together – but oftentimes, the weather throws a spanner in the works. Come rain or shine, by installing an infrared patio heater, you’re making your outdoor haven accessible all year round. But how exactly do they work? There are various types of outdoor heater – check out our blog for the rundown – but the way infrared technology works is pretty special, and we’re here to go into why.

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How to heat a hot yoga studio

A fail safe way to improve flexibility, balance and mental wellbeing all in one go, hot yoga offers an endless list of benefits to both body and mind. Stretching warm muscles is always the way to go, but those extra degrees allow yogis to stretch a little further, achieving a greater range of motion and faster results. Getting the temperature at that sweet spot can be tricky, however. Fortunately, far infrared heaters are a perfect choice for hot yoga studios, due to the clever and unique way they heat. Take a deep breath, don those yoga pants, and let’s begin…

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