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Heaters - Technical Information

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Radiant Heaters

Infrared heating systems are divided into three categories according to the type of heating element used.

• Long Wave Heaters (1500C-6500C)
• Response Time 3-30 minutes
• Gas Radiant Tube
• Medium Wave Heaters (6500C-9800C)
• Response Time 75 Seconds
• Gas Radiant panel
• Metal Sheath Infrared Radiant
• Quartz Tube
• Short Wave Heaters (9800C-27600C)
• Response Time 1 Second
• Radiant IRA Quartz Lamp

Things to Know

• The shorter the wavelength, the better the penetration capacity
• The higher the temperature of the element, the higher the total output energy that is converted into radiation.
• A heater with a larger mass takes longer to reach the desired temperature.
• The performance of the radiant unit is measured by two things:
• Radiation-generating ratio (the percentage of radiation being transmitted by the heating element.)
• Pattern Efficiency (the ability to direct the radiation to specific desired areas.)
• For radiant heaters that are gas powered, only 10-20% of the output energy (combustion) becomes usefl infrared heat. The Installation area must be well ventilated, otherwise there would be a rise in humidity levels. During the combustion process, there is a release of water vapour, which creates undesirable condensation.

Technical Data

• Short Wave Radiant Heater
• Rainproof/ CSA approved
• 120V 1500w
• 8 Pounds
• Base models come in either textured white, or hammertone bronze.
• Other colours are available upon request.