What's Infrared?
The sun is the original source of the infrared spectrum. 53% of the energy from the sun is infrared heat, 44% is visible light and 3% is ultraviolet light. Whilst we have enjoyed the sun’s benefits since the dawn of time, it is only within the last 150 or so years that we have developed our understanding of infrared wavelengths.
The sun does not heat the air itself; rather it heats objects and the earth’s surface. Regardless of how warm it is at the foot of a building, it will be somewhat cooler at the top, even though it is nearer the sun. This is because the sun’s energy heats the mass of the earth, building and ground, not the air directly; everything emits radiant heat.
It is recognized that a few people in a small room can emit sufficient heat to increase the temperature signifcantly, as warmer ‘objects’ transfer heat to the cooler ones. Infrared is a natural source of energy known for its direct heating capability, as well as providing several potential health benefits.
Infrared heat is different from traditional convection heat in that it does not cause constant air circulation, and therefore provides a much more even distribution of heat and temperature.
The sun does not heat the air itself; rather it heats objects and the earth’s surface. Regardless of how warm it is at the foot of a building, it will be somewhat cooler at the top, even though it is nearer the sun. This is because the sun’s energy heats the mass of the earth, building and ground, not the air directly; everything emits radiant heat.
It is recognized that a few people in a small room can emit sufficient heat to increase the temperature signifcantly, as warmer ‘objects’ transfer heat to the cooler ones. Infrared is a natural source of energy known for its direct heating capability, as well as providing several potential health benefits.
Infrared heat is different from traditional convection heat in that it does not cause constant air circulation, and therefore provides a much more even distribution of heat and temperature.
Five ways it saves you money.
- You can set your thermostat 2 degrees lower with infrared heaters because they warm objects that then radiate heat.
- Infrared heaters use less power to heat a room than traditional heating because heat is not lost through circulation.
- Infrared heating can run on electricity from renewable sources like solar PV
- Our heaters require no maintenance so you can save hundreds of pounds on yearly servicing.
- Our heaters are compatible with thermostats and motion sensors ensuring you are only paying for the heating that you need.
Why go Infrared?
- No Maintenance or Servicing - Unlike heating systems which rely on moving parts or internal combustion our infrared heating require no servicing or maintenance, ensuring their longevity.
- 100% Natural Energy Conversion - Infrared is 100% natural. Infrared is the form of heat that we emit when we are warm and absorb when we are cold. Our bodies absorb infrared heat more easily than any other form of heat.
- No CO2 Emissions - Our heaters do not produce carbon emissions and when used with electricity generated from renewable energy like solar PV they are then a true green energy source.
- Reduced Energy Use - Unlike conventional central heating systems infrared heating does not waste energy by heating the air. All energy use is converted to heat saving up to 60% on your heating costs.
- Smart Controlled - Our heating is 100% smart controlled to ensure that you only heat the rooms needed at the times needed. This ensures that you only pay for what you need through out the year.
- Heat Objects and Not the Air - This is a much more e ective way to produce comfortable warmth than conventional heating systems. Infrared heats like the sun heating you rather than the air in the room.