Infrared lamp – an economical solution for heating

The use of an infrared lamp can make a big difference in a wide variety of industrial and commercial settings. Since infrared lamps are unaffected by most environmental factors, these items are versatile and can be used for numerous purposes in different scenarios.

Infrared heating works like sunlight: it gently warms people, floors, walls and other objects. The main advantages of the are fast heating and comfortable room temperature, and the result: more energy efficiency and money saving. Thus, infrared heating results in greater comfort and energy savings with limited heat loss. The reduction of heat loss can reach 45-50% when using infrared heaters compared to traditional heating methods such as gas heating.

Why you should buy an infrared lamp

One of the main advantages of an infrared lamp is that it is unaffected by air movement, making it more consistent and easier to manage than many other approaches that might otherwise be taken. Heating systems of this type are also excellent for maintaining a certain temperature once it has been reached. By comparison, convection heating can result in up to 50% energy loss, making infrared technology a more accurate, economical, and environmentally friendly option.

Infrared heating technology allows for targeted heating of objects by directing infrared rays at chosen locations. Thermal radiation in the form of waves, as well as light radiation, are not absorbed by the air, therefore all the energy of the device reaches the surfaces and people concerned. With Phormalab infrared lamps, the user can activate them upon returning home via the smartphone application. In addition, to be more energy efficient and feel more comfortable, the user can set the temperature power.

Furthermore, infrared heating is the most environmentally friendly and natural heating method for everyday life. As a result, these objects store, conduct, and retransmit heat back into space. Infrared heaters operate silently and without active airflow with dust, unlike fan heaters or air conditioning, making the lives of people less prone to allergies and irritation. They are easy to install, configure and maintain.

Greater eco-sustainable comfort

One of the most widely recognized uses of the infrared lamp is for outdoor heating in public places. They are popular in this context because they are secure, easy to maintain and fast to set up. They also take less than a second to reach the temperature at which they have been set.

Because of their low energy loss, they’re also great for businesses that are committed to “going green.” It is even possible for companies to choose Phormalab lamps that match their aesthetic, thanks to the large choice of colours.

In addition to heating outdoor spaces such as smoking areas and drink terraces, infrared lamps can be used in wellness centres, as well as in large spaces that are not insulated or do not retain heat easily, such as hotels, bars and restaurants .

What does it make infrared a more sustainable option than other heating systems?

Air source heat pumps are an impractical option for many people for a variety of reasons, including the high cost of installation, ongoing maintenance, noise and space requirements. They may also have difficulty providing sufficient warmth on particularly cold days in the winter. And because they are central units, they have similar disadvantages to boiler-based central heating, in that they do not allow for effective zone heating.

Traditional convection heaters are meant to warm the air in a room, while infrared heaters directly heat the objects and people in the room. This important difference results in a significant contrast in the amount of energy used by the two heating systems. For example, the air on which convection heating relies is not a good insulator. Convection heaters therefore require a lot of energy to constantly heat the air in the room, because once the room gets cold, our bodies will also lose heat. This is why convection heating is a waste of energy compared to infrared heating.

With traditional heaters, 30-35% of the heat is lost through the roof and 18-25% through the wall. Conversely, infrared heating does not pass through the building material. Infrared lamps are electric and convert all the electricity they use into heat, resulting in low energy consumption. This means they are more energy efficient and create a lower carbon footprint than traditional convection heating.

Additionally, once the room is warm, the infrared heater only needs to maintain the surface temperature, instead of having to heat all the air in the room like a traditional heater would. Infrared heaters do not emit harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide into a room. Essentially, they add nothing to the environment, and they don’t even take anything from it.