Soon, days will be getting shorter and evenings cooler. On your patio as well! And you will once gain notice that it’s cosier ‘inside’. But that’s no reason to hastily exit your patio. Not for you, not for your guests, not in 2019! Because what are the modern infrared heaters from Trotec for? With these kinds of devices, you can enjoy your evenings ‘outside’ in cosy warmth as well. Here, and in the next issues of our Trotec guide, you will learn what you should keep in mind when making your purchase.
By using one or several practical infrared heaters from Trotec, you will very easily extend your relaxing time-off on your patio on cool evenings. Since we would like to deliver the exactly right device for every requirement, we offer a diverse range of different IR heaters. We will explain point for point which heater model is the right one for you or is best suitable for your patio in this eight-part guide series.
What you need to know about infrared heaters
Let’s start right away with the questions that deepen our basic knowledge of infrared heaters. Today, we will take a look at how IR heaters work and how they actually generate this pleasant warmth. In the next issue, we will explain how these heaters are exactly set up and which different heating elements, the so-called ‘tubes’, they can be fitted with. Afterwards, we will then be well on our way to finding the suitable IR heater for your patio …
Selective and efficient heat without warm-up time
Infrared rays can best be imagined as summer sun rays. They too generate warmth directly on your skin without warming up the surrounding air. It is exactly according to this principle that the modern infrared heaters from Trotec work as well. They, likewise, do not heat the ambient air using convection. Instead, they give off their warmth directly to the bodies of the persons and objects on site. These store the heat for a longer period than air does and then release it as secondary radiation. The warmth produced by IR heaters, therefore, has a very natural and pleasant effect on us as well.
This is made possible by the applied electromagnetic infrared radiation, which causes the molecules to oscillate whenever it encounters solid surfaces, thereby creating a comfortable feeling of warmth. The intense heat is produced when it is needed and without preheating – a clean way of heating without causing noises, smells or dust circulation, and is hence suitable for allergy sufferers as well. Since infrared radiant heaters convert a majority of the energy directly into heat, they are particularly energy-efficient compared to, for example, hot air fans.
A distinction is made between short wave, medium wave and long wave radiation. When it comes to patio use, short wave infrared A radiation is the best because this will reliably reach you even in wind and rain. By the way, professional radiant heaters for use in the food service industry and for private use almost always use infrared A radiation.
IR-S series – practical heating all-rounders for any need
For every individual requirement for the infrared radiant heaters of the IR-S series you have different models of this practical heating all-rounders to choose from. For example, these come with different heating outputs and varying splash protection (IP protection class), while the devices are also suited for mounting them to walls or ceilings as well as attaching them to telescopic stands – which makes them ideal as portable pedestal devices in the garden as well as in the food service industry. And it’s so easy to learn more about the IR-S series and additional professional infrared heater solutions from Trotec:
- You will receive comprehensive information on our infrared heater series in our online Trotec shop – here you can find the IR-S radiant heaters, IR radiant heaters, IRD dark radiant heaters as well as the IRS-E pedestal radiant heaters.
- Continue to follow our guide series on this subject: In the next issues, we will introduce the IR heater setup and explain their advantages.
- Call our Trotec team of experts at +49 2452 962-400 or use our contact form. We provide advice when it comes to selecting one and answer your questions about our infrared heater series.
Overview of the ‘Infrared radiant heaters for your patio’ Trotec guide
1/8 Taking a look – How IR heaters actually work
2/8 Basic rules – This is how IR heaters are basically setup
3/8 Advantageous – IT heaters bring efficient cosy warmth
4/8 Numerous variants – The right IR heater for every purpose
5/8 Calculable – What IR heaters cost in terms of electricity
6/8 Numerous voltages – This is how IR heaters are supplied with electricity
7/8 To be on the safe side – The IP protection class is decisive for IR heaters
8/8 In a nutshell – What matters when it comes to IR heaters
