Infrared Heating vs. Underfloor Heating
You’ve probably heard of the wondrous benefits of both electric underfloor heating and infrared heating as modern heating systems, but when it comes to choosing between them, the choice may not always be clear. Our range of infrared heaters are the perfect, most cost-effective choice for anyone looking to change or add to their current heating system, from their ultra-modern and sleek design all the way to their unmatched efficiency.
“What are infrared heaters good for?”
In the world of home and business heating, infrared is the new kid on the block, so naturally one of the first questions we’re asked is ‘where can I use it?’ Don’t be daunted by the science – infrared offers some of the most versatile heating solutions available on the market, so once you get to grips with how it works, the benefits soon become clear. We won’t go into the nitty-gritty of infrared in this particular blog – though by all means, take a look at our exceptional primer here for further reading – but we’ll certainly be looking at its best and most common applications. If you’re wondering what infrared heaters are good for, it turns out that it’s quite a lot…
Why It’s Best to Stick with Brand-Name Infrared Heaters
As we already mentioned in our blog from last March, infrared is one of the oldest forms of heating known to man – it’s just the technology that’s changed over the years. While we might be familiar with the wood-burning stoves and bar fires that use infrared to heat spaces, people are less au fait with the more contemporary infrared products on the market. Unfortunately, this lack of knowledge can sometimes be exploited by businesses for their own gain. Less reputable companies might make outlandish and unsubstantiated claims about their products’ running costs, whereas others who have jumped on the infrared bandwagon may lack the necessary experience to accurately specify requirements for property interiors. If you’re thinking of installing an infrared system in your home or business, here’s why it pays to stick with the big-name brands on the market…
Our Electric Patio Heaters for 2018
In the last couple of days, we’ve seen a stark contrast in weather here in Knaresborough. On Wednesday we were gingerly creeping our cars across fords of water caused by torrential rain, then on Thursday we were treated to glorious sunshine, temperatures in the double figures and a broad expanse of unblemished blue sky. British springtime is unpredictable but at least this sudden upturn in the weather brings with it some hope – barbeque season is tantalisingly close and soon it’ll be time to get out in the garden and enjoy the fresh air. To get your outdoor space ready for entertaining, we’ve put together a list of some of our best electric patio heaters for this summer so you can maximise your time outside in total comfort.
Infrared Heaters: The Oldest 21st Century Heating System
Infrared heaters are relative newcomers to the heating industry, an industry dominated by firmly established heating methods. For some time now, the UK has been preoccupied with traditional plumbed heating systems. Since the 19th century, cast iron central heating radiators, and their subsequent derivatives, have ruled over our households. Because of this, infrared heating, and electric heating in general, has become synonymous with the modern world. But infrared isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, it’s been with us for far longer than you might think…
Radiant Heat Panels Demystified: Fact Vs Fiction
If we asked you to name the different ways you can heat your home, we bet a good three quarters of you wouldn’t say “infrared.” In fact, we reckon a few of you might not know infrared can even be used as a heating solution, let alone an efficient, healthy, and discreet one. For whatever reason, infrared radiant heating panels are treated with scepticism and everyone seems to have a different anti-infrared-panel myth up their sleeve. It’s time to dispel some rumours and set the record straight. Let’s demystify radiant heating panels once and for all explore the multiple benefits they can bring to your home…
The Best Low Energy Heaters – Infrared Panels
It’s important to be energy conscious in this day and age. The average home is filled to the brim with tech, awash in a sea of TVs, computers, games consoles, tablets and phones, all consuming power or locked in an endless cycle of recharging. There are lots of ways to cut down on energy usage, even if it’s only a small gesture such as switching the lights off as we leave the room, but what about changing your heating system? Though replacing your system will have a high initial outlay, it can make a world of difference both to your bills and the environment in the long term. If you’re looking for an energy-efficient solution, infrared panels are among the very best low energy heaters for the home because of the unique way they heat the surrounding environment.
Halogen Heaters – Running Costs Explained
Running costs – it’s admittedly a bit of a dry subject but for many customers it can be a deciding factor when looking for a patio heater. While some electric heating systems are difficult to give a precise figure for, halogen heaters are one of the few types that have predictable running costs because of how they’re used and how they create heat. Infrared products make great patio heating solutions, so if you’ve got your current electricity rates to hand, this blog will show you how to easily calculate the running costs of your halogen heater and how to keep your bills as low as possible.
Is Infrared Heat Lost Through Air Movement?
Though it’s an established fact that radiation travels through the air rather than heating it, you may occasionally see a line of text in some product descriptions that reads ‘the heated area of this product will be reduced if it is installed in an exposed or draughty location’ – or something similar. This can be quite confusing for customers who are unfamiliar with infrared. If radiation is unaffected by the surrounding air, surely it doesn’t matter where you place an infrared heater? To answer this question properly, we have to shift perspective: instead of asking ‘is infrared affected by air movement’, it’s more appropriate to look at how air movement affects our bodies and how that can affect our perception of temperature.
What is Infrared? A Definitive Guide
From the earliest days of human existence, infrared has kept us out of the cold. Across the inhospitable vacuum of space, infrared heat from the sun warms the planet, creating life and keeping us alive. Today, infrared provides heat for our homes, patios, and across a multitude of commercial spaces. But what exactly is infrared? It’s a term we’ve all heard, whether from TV shows featuring night-time police chases or from GCSE science lessons. But how does it work? What can you use it for? And why should you consider infrared over traditional heating methods? With so many questions and a minefield of complex sounding terminology, we thought it was about time to demystify infrared heating. The veil is about to be lifted on one of the most efficient and versatile forms of heat we have at our disposal.