What is an infrared heater

When infrared heating devices appeared, few people in the population knew or used them. At this time, this device is not fast enough, but it is beginning to become very popular among other heaters. Public use is quite wide - from simple residential buildings to versatile enterprises that have a fairly large premises. Of course, the principle and operation of an infrared heater device is of great interest. From this article you will be able to find out important information that interests you about this magnificent device.

How does an infrared heater work?

In order to understand the functioning of infrared electric heaters, we first need to understand in what way the heat is generated within the radius of the location. There are only a couple of ways:

1. Convection - various objects whose heat is higher than the space around us are directly changed by heat flow. The space surrounding us is heated by this equipment, lost in density and mass, with the help of which it strives to the top and is expelled by heavier cold air.Consequently, air masses of different temperatures circulate in the room.
2. Blinding heat - a surface that prefers to carry temperatures above 60 degrees, undertakes a thorough descent of electromagnetic waves in a radius of approximately 100 microns, which carry thermal energy.

For better convenience, the radius of the infrared beam is suitable for people - radiation from 5.6 to 100 microns. Except, of course, for non-long-range devices that are installed up to the ceiling of technical structures. On average, their radiation is (2.5 - 5.6 µm) and in small (0.75-2.5 µm) volumes, and is located at a distance from a given target within 3-6 m and 6-12 m. It is unacceptable for the use of such devices in residential buildings. When infrared rays hit a surface within visibility, they immediately raise their temperature.

Important! Only after these works the principle of convection comes into play and heat begins to spread to the surface of the air in the room.

Such heating is considered to be more uniform than with conventional convective systems.

Types of heaters

There are, of course, two types of infrared heaters:

1. Gas heaters are used to heat commercial buildings (they tend to operate at fairly high speeds and, in general, gas heaters are more dangerous to use).
2. Electrical equipment is considered the best option for heating residential buildings, both in urban areas and in various hotels and cottages.

Important! In apartments and private houses, as a rule, electric infrared installations are used to a greater extent to heat the room. Which are considered the most reliable and durable.

Compiled with the following nuances:

1. Cabinet-built structures made of steel or aluminum, moisture-resistant plastic or moisture-resistant glass.
2. Heating element.
3. A reflector that has heating insulation. In particular, aluminum foil is based on this advantage.
4. Pits for installation needs.

Quartz, Halogen, Carbon, Ceramic, Micathermic, Film

The likelihood of their use in everyday life also determines:

1. Quartz or tungsten heaters operating on the principle of spiral heating. The pipe contains a tungsten spiral, with which it is possible to heat up to 2 thousand degrees Celsius. Thanks to this problem, they are less in demand for domestic purposes.
2. Halogen ones, with an inert gas contained in the pipe, burn dazzlingly, heat up instantly, and are powered by a huge amount of electricity.
3. Carbon fibers are similar in type to working with tungsten equipment, but instead of a spiral, an intentional carbon fiber is placed in the tube in the form of a thread, which has the ability to heat up extremely quickly. These heating equipment do not dry out the air space, when switched off, they instantly cool down and use a fairly small amount of electricity.
4. Ceramic, with heating devices with a spiral pattern, constructed of metal material with the highest resistance and heat of ceramic devices. It can be used in moisture-containing buildings.
5. Also, Micathermic heaters with a heating part in the form of fragile non-metallic plates attached to equipped polythenes.After all, this is an exceptional device that has an elastic design. If possible, it can be built into the floor, attached to the wall or ceiling. It is very beautiful, not noticeable, and not noisy.

Long-wave, Medium-wave, Short-wave

In many devices, heating of buildings is invented using infrared radiation of heat waves, which can have different longitudes:
*Long-wave models generally have a very low temperature of the heating parts (100–600 degrees Celsius). These models are comfortable for use where people live, even with low ceiling heights (up to 3 m). They have good savings and consume a small amount of electricity. Devices of this type do not provide sunlight, but simply provide comfortable soft radiation.

This type of heater is ideal for the main heating of residential buildings, provided there is good insulation and insulation. It is allowed to use them for heating buildings in government houses, cottages, and country houses. These devices are quite safe and do not pose any harm.

Mid-wave IR device models use a high percentage of heating elements. For their use, spaces with a maximum level (over 3 m) are recommended.

Short-wave models have the highest degrees of heat of heating objects (about 1000 degrees Celsius) and are used to a greater extent in manufacturing plants, warehouses and open spaces. These same waves can affect the poor condition of people in the building in which they are located; for this purpose, it is not recommended to use them in residential premises.It can be used in country cottages, gazebos, where people can relax in the company of their family.