The advantages of our infrared lamp

Infrared heating is making more and more progress in everyday life, in terms of the choice for home  accessories but also hotel heating systems. The presence of infrared lamp, panels and stoves is increasing on the market, demonstrating how this new heating system is increasingly known and appreciated. This special technology uses the properties of infrared rays, which are a type of radiation, invisible to the human eyes. Infrared rays directly heat the human body and it doesn’t spread in the surrounding air. Zero maintenance, easy installation and low energy consumption are the first advantages that differentiate these lamps from the traditional electric ones. But it’s not over here! Let’s see together all the benefits that characterize these heaters.

COMFORT FELT IN THE ENVIRONMENT AS NATURAL HEAT

Infrared lamp is highly ecological equipment since it use the same principle of the sun to heat naturally and without danger. Infrared heaters, in fact, are able to heat the environment around their location, reproducing the heat of the sun’s rays. All objects that are exposed to infrared rays absorb this energy and release it into the environment in the form of heat. In this way, the walls, the floor, the chairs, the sofas don’t take heat away from people, on the opposite, they contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment.

Heat is produced by irradiation, then the rays transmit heat to bodies and objects without first having to heat the surrounding air. The infrared rays, directly heat the people and objects present in the place where they operate. The infrared rays emitted by these heating panels are in all similar to the sun’s rays, only at a different wavelength: the heating comes directly to us and it’s able to penetrate deeper, improving our blood circulation and bringing warmth to the internal organs.

WIDE IRRADIANCE OF AN INFRARED LAMP

The infrared lamp of Phormalab is distinguished from the others heaters on the market by a reflector with a geometry that allows a wider aperture of the range of action. There are three types of infrared rays which have different irradiation, efficiency and irradiance characteristics. They can have short wave, medium wave or long wave. Short waves are the most common and efficient, produced by special halogen lamps, active within one second after switching on and capable of heating quickly, but the heat produced is more superficial, with little ability to penetrate objects and body. It’s the most used technology in the industrial sector due to the maximum power / price ratio.

Medium waves are almost unused due to the much higher cost of the product. They have greater ability to deeply heat solid objects and bodies. They are less efficient in penetrating the air than by heating, will make the environment more pleasant by increasing its temperature. For this reason, the heat produced is more diffused, uniform, comfortable and persists more even after switching off, giving a more natural sensation of perceived heat.

SAFETY FOR THE VIEW

Infrared rays, a form of electromagnetic radiation invisible to the human eye, are 100% safe for our health. In fact, we are exposed every day to this type of radiation through sunlight. It is exposure to ultraviolet rays that constitutes a real danger to our health. Fortunately, our infrared heating lamps don’t emit UV rays and they are therefore safe.

SAFETY FOR THE SKIN

Unlike the traditional convection radiator, the heat of an infrared lamp doesn’t come from the bottom up. This brings less contact of our airways with the dust and mold that sometimes form on the floors, in fact the use of these lamps prevents the formation of mold. Those who have tried infrared heating panels confirm a greater level of comfort compared to traditional systems. Even those suffering from rheumatism have another advantage, since it tolerates badly the unstable air conditions, such as humidity and currents, which are absent in this type of heating, where the air conditions are homogeneous and stable. Finally, these lamps are also perfect for those who suffering from respiratory problems, since with this heating there are no air flows and dust isn’t circulating in the environment.

INFRARED HEATERS ARE GREEN!

Electricity is completely converted into thermal energy. This means that the system has practically a 100% efficiency (excluding a minimum percentage of electricity upstream of the panel). It’s therefore to be considered a green technology and this efficiency is accompanied by an almost zero maintenance need. As the panel is a simple resistance that maintains its heating capacity over time. The infrared heat is directed, therefore it concentrates its action in the areas of our interest towards us and any other inhabitants of the house and towards objects at human height or in general towards the parts of the houses reached by the panel as the crow flies. This aspect is very important to take into account as incorrect positioning can seriously compromise its heating action

INFRARED HEATERS: DESIGN OBJECTS

One of the most interesting factors when buying a radiant panel, it’s also the design! The eye wants its part and these panels know how to give an extra touch to the interior of our home: the designs vary in the choice of colors and finishes. Phormalab infrared lamps give the environment a modern touch in line with the surrounding environment.