Alternative heating - infrared heaters

The most cost-effective source of energy is recognized as the main gas, but not all settlements covered by gasification program not only on paper but also in reality. And the cost of connection is often astronomical and forcing consumers to seek more affordable options for heating. In one of the articles already considered in demand today heating electric convectors, but gaining increasing popularity is another type of electric heaters - infrared. Craftsmen portal FORUMHOUSE accumulated a decent experience and use of this equipment.

Operating principle

By convection, infrared heaters different in the work - they do not heat the surrounding air mass, radiation heats objects in the aggregate coverage. And the heated floors, walls and furniture objects give off heat to the air. Since solids shield the emitted waves heater, then under the table on their way to the floor is warm, but hot table itself will give the resulting heat in all directions. Although a comparison of infrared heaters with the sun - more of a marketing move, the characteristics of the emission spectrum they are similar.

Device and varieties

As in any other electrical heater, an infrared base part is a heating element: halogen, carbon, ceramic or tubular. The housing may be a metal, ceramic, or a combination - metal and plastic.

Depending on the variety, IR heaters are available with reflectors or heating panels. In the first embodiment, the heating element is closed only protective grating and the reflector (reflector) is not only enhances the radiation, but also locates a heating zone, in the second - the heating element is closed deaf panel. Depending on the brand and price range, have heaters mechanical or electronic control (with timer), the electronics can be controlled with the remote. But even low-end models are equipped with thermal protection, moisture and tipping (interior).

In order to minimize energy costs, connected to the heater thermostat regulating operation.

Power devices starting at 300 W and varies in a wide range (there are aggregates and 2 kW, and more), but, as with convectors, our craftsmen advised to cover the area of ​​several devices at power. As regards stunning parsimony and minimum electricity consumption, which marketers say, the laws of physics has not been canceled. In order to produce a certain number of heat, the device must spend a certain number of energy, and in this case Nothing unexpected - 1 kW to 10 m², with warming if at all difficult for the home, you should throw a little above.

Another thing is that the quality insulated room where the heat does not go through walls, floor and ceiling, windows and doors are sealed, and ventilation is not due to drafts, heat quickly take to the preset mode, and to maintain it will require less electricity. And since the operating principle is that the surface is not heated air and radiation, resulting in electricity costs can be somewhat lower than in heating convectors or other electric heaters. But then again, everything is individual.

species

Infrared heaters can be both fixed and mobile, stationary, and there are ceiling wall, and mobile - floor, of varying heights, from the baseboard up pretty high, long The bed. Transportable model suitable for local heating and by organizing the stationary primary or backup heating.

Ceiling heaters have a minimum height of space limitations and are mounted at a distance from the ceiling. They are well combined with the false ceiling of plasterboard and decorative panels. If the single-level ceiling, there may be some difficulty with the visual component. It was their most often used as the main heating elements in buildings with permanent residence and country houses.

When IR heating ceiling heaters effect similar to floor systems - the bottom temperature is higher than the ceiling.

And just as in the miscalculations on the floor, it can be observed "zebra", with some warmer areas, while other colder. If incorrectly calculate the aggregate coverage, it will be felt. As to the claims of opponents of this method that the heaters' bake his head, "it happens with powerful devices, if you stand directly under them. Despite this feature, craftsman from our portal - Ash032For several years enjoying ceiling infrared heaters as the main source of heat in the house, pleased with their choice.

The real test of infrared heaters in the winter in Siberia

Ash032 opened this topic back in 2011, when a review of real users was tight as equipment just beginning to spread in the home, seamlessly perekochevyvaya of garages, huts and public facilities use.

Ash032 (User FORUMHOUSE):

Very long I searched for reviews of real owners (not theoretical) infrakrasnikov and could not find. I was looking for just such who they fully heated. As a result, I decided that'll be the first real tests carried out in this house. I hope very much this experience will be useful.

Baseline - storey house frame of SIP, about 120 m² five-chamber plastic windows, insulated door (mineral wool). Ceiling IR heaters capacity from 0.3 to 0.8 kW installed in stages, in each room (total 20 units), plus thermostats. The total power of 8.3 kW, "beat down" only under the most powerful (800 W).

Ash032:

In the room to be very comfortable for me, the air is not too dry, warm and easy to breathe. I think that to take the powerful 0.5 kW heaters for ceilings 2.8 m high and 0.3 to 2.5 m high is not worth it, otherwise there is a sense of local overheating. It is better to take more low-power devices and distribute them evenly across the ceiling.

Opting for IR heating craftsman explains precisely the principle of operation of the equipment.

Ash032:

First devices will heat up objects, floor, walls, and then all this will heat the air, but it is already heat up all that is inaccessible to the direct rays. But we must understand that if the house is a strong draft, then under the table, of course, will be colder.

He was a summary table, which shows that the application of the low power consumption are greatly exaggerated, but overall satisfactory rate. As noted Ash032, most electricity goes into the initial warm-cold house. If after a few degrees increase the temperature, the flow rate is practically not increased. To save it recommends increasing the temperature threshold for the night (if you have a night tariff) in public areas, and a day to reduce the usual. But here, too, all depends on the heat losses, this trick will, if they are kept to a minimum, otherwise the increase in temperature inside the building will lead to an increased outflow of heat to the outside.

One of the participants - Inka1Also shared experience of using IR heating. He moved to the wall panel convectors, as the much more expensive electricity. Advertising promised consumption of 0.5 kW at 10 m², it was very tempting, in fact, the flow differs slightly.

The main drawback, according to the craftsman, is a longer period of warming cold at home (6 hours instead of 40 minutes).

Therefore, if you want to get away for a few days, heating do not disable, but if a long time, the relatives and the "wind the thermostats" come for the day. Taking into account the principle of operation of the equipment, it is a natural situation - to the walls began to give warmth, they first need to warm up. Therefore, when the periodicity of visiting a country house in the cold season, such a system would not be the best option. Unless you install remote access and run the machine in advance.

The advantages of the heaters Inka1 considers the lack of dust and a pronounced warm, "both from the Russian stove," Well, the cat used to sleep near the convector, now safely asleep anywhere. Verdict.

Inka1 (User FORUMHOUSE):

IR panels and in general, any system based on infrared radiation have a right to life.

Five years later, Ash032 still heated by infrared heaters, as the gas connection though possible, but very "bite".

Ash032:

Warm and comfortable, and where does the heat, do not even understand, they came to me as a friend to visit, have been searching for heaters until they showed was not found. My opinion about the comfort of this heat has not changed - the infrared heating all as wonderful as after the launch (with its pluses and minuses), neither "ball" during operation until it hurt.

Handy emphasizes that miracles should not wait, and the use of this equipment will not allow large energy savings. But this is one of the acceptable methods in all respects electricity heating.

All the details - in topic author, A lot of useful information from actual users - the national team of subject infrared heaters. Another infrared system - in the article about warm floor. In the video - a combination of various heating means.

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