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We are asked a broad range
of questions from our customers on a day to day basis.
Many of them are the same so we thought we'd share them
here and hope they may be of benefit.
What is infrared?
Infrared is electromagnetic radiation that has a longer
wavelength than visible light. The wavelengths are
between 700nm and 1mm.The infrared spectrum can be
divided further into short wave, medium wave and long
wave IR radiation.
Why should I use Infrared
heaters?
Infrared fittings are very efficient; they heat their
surrounding by using the same method as the sun.
Infrared heat is not affected by draughts so you still
feel the warmth on a windy day.
Is IR Dangerous?
A common question! Many people fear that exposure to IR
radiation could result in cancer. It is UVB emitted from
the sun that can cause cancer. Our infrared lamps
produce no UVB and so are not dangerous.
How Many Heaters will I need?
This will depend on your individual requirements;
however, we do have a tool that allows you to
calculate how many heaters you require based
on the area of the room and the type of work being
carried out. Click
here for our guide
What is the running cost of
your lamps?
It costs approximately 10p/kW hour to run an infrared
lamp, but infrared heaters are far more efficient than
heaters that rely on convection heat. (Fan heaters, hot
air blowers)
Do you manufacture 110v
fittings?
Most of our models are available in 100/120v.
Are you fittings water-proof?
We do carry a range exclusively for outdoor use, which
are totally water and weather-proof. See model numbers
HLO12/15 and The
HLW15 fitting.
I’d like your fittings but can
not decide how many I need and where to locate them can
you help?
Yes, we are able to specify heating schemes and if you
have particular requirements, please do not hesitate to
contact us by telephone and discuss your needs with one
of our technical experts.
Do you supply spare lamps for
your fittings?
Certainly. We have a page here dedicated to our spare
lamps range. If you cannot find what you are looking
for, simply contact us and we will do our best to supply
you with the lamp(s) that you require.
Do you supply lamps for other
manufactures fittings?
Yes we can supply almost any Infrared lamp you require
both for domestic and industrial applications.
If we use
timers with the heaters will it reduce the life of the
lamps?
There is not one simple answer but yes
the lamps life will shorten slightly but we still
guarantee the same lamp life. If the lamps are never
switched off and not subject to any shocks they will
last well in excess of stated life.
If we use
dimmers with the heaters will it reduce the life of the
lamps?
No the lamps life should actually
increase as it will not be lit at full voltage all the
time also the lamp is subjected to a soft start.
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