Infrared waves, or infrared light, are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. People encounter Infrared waves every day; the human eye cannot see them, but humans can detect them as heat. The heat is the same feeling of warmth as the sun on your face on a cold winter day.

Infrared heaters work by converting electricity into radiant heat which is the direct transfer of heat from the heater to the object (you and the room around you) without heating the air in between, as traditional radiators do. This makes infrared heating systems highly efficient, creating a comfortable, draught-free environment with an even heat distribution throughout the area.

With continuous advances in technology, the controlled precision of infrared heat offers energy-efficient and cost-effective application. Infrared heaters and underfloor heating systems are now being widely applied globally in residential, commercial and industrial spaces.

Domestic applications include dry and wet rooms, extensions, patios, conservatories, basements, garages, sheds, garden rooms and other outbuildings.

Certain infrared heaters are designed to heat larger interiors which makes them great for commercial and industrial purposes such as offices, cafés, restaurants and pubs, churches,
factories, warehouses, workshops, garages and schools.

Whether it’s Infrared Heating Panels or Underfloor Heating, programmable thermostat
controllers are being used to control your heating system. Unlike central heating systems, infrared heating is being controlled on an individual basis with a thermostat controller in each room. This ensures you only heat the rooms you need heated, when you want them heated. Precise heating in this way avoids wasting energy and minimizes your heating costs. Our thermostat controllers are fully programmable to suit your heating needs.

Infrared Heating products provide almost instant heat since it is transferred directly onto the surrounding bodies and objects. You don’t need to wait for the air to heat up before you feel the warmth.

Infrared Heating systems are still a fairly recent addition to the UK market but their efficiency, simplicity and potential to reduce your energy bills makes them well worth considering over a traditional heating system.

By emitting radiant heat, infrared heating panels directly warm objects and people rather than the air, as traditional radiators do. So, if you were to sit near an infrared heating panel in a cold room, you would feel warm despite the air being cold.

Infrared waves travel from the source until they are absorbed by a solid object – it is a direct heating method. The type of heat they produce is unaffected by air movement and can’t be lost through draughts, making infrared heating products so efficient.

However, due to the direct nature of infrared waves, it means that they also must be pointed toward the right place. Convection products work by warming the total air volume within a given space and can be placed almost anywhere but
infrared heating products require an unimpeded line of sight to the area that
needs to be heated.

Underfloor heating is a cleaner, more efficient way to heat a home. Our electric underfloor heating systems require less energy to reach an ideal temperature compared to traditional heating systems, saving you money on your heating bills. These systems allow responsive zoned heating, offering a flexible, more personalized heating solution for your home. Zoned heating means you can heat just the bathroom or kitchen in the morning without turning the heating on for the whole house, with each zone having its own dedicated heating controller.

Floor heating uses radiant heat technology to distribute warmth into a room. Radiant
heat is how the Sun heats the Earth, focusing on gently warming the objects and people in the room directly, instead of just warming the air like central heating systems. This process promotes a sustainable approach to energy usage whilst retaining the same level of comfort.

Underfloor heating systems can be installed under almost any surface. The systems are also completely invisible and quiet in operation. Conventional radiators do not contribute to the aesthetics of a room and can reduce room space. Installing a radiant floor or ceiling heating
system allows more flexibility in creating the perfect living environment.

Traditional central heating systems work by heating water in the radiator. This then heats the air which creates air currents as warm air rises and cold air falls due to differences in their density. This creates a temperature differential in the room with the ceiling space being
heated first.

Radiant heat is the most efficient form of heat distribution available. The objects in the room are heated first and they then gently warm the surrounding air. This means that the air temperatures can be lowered in the room whilst still maintaining comfort levels, resulting
in a reduction in heating bills.

As the air does not circulate there are no draughts created. Dust is not circulated in the room which brings higher comfort levels, especially for allergy sufferers. There is a more even vertical
heat distribution throughout the room which is far closer to the ideal distribution. 

Benefits include:

• Luxury of a heated floor, especially in winter.

• Precise and responsive temperature control in each room.

• Keeps wall space free from radiators.

• Low surface temperature (typically 27-30°C, compared to 65-80°C for a
conventional radiator system).

• Reduced temperature differences and reduced dust circulation.

Running costs can vary depending on your home’s design, how well insulated it is, what energy tariff you are on and how you control and monitor your home’s heating.

Underfloor heating can offer substantially lower running costs compared to traditional central heating. This is because underfloor heating systems offer much quicker heat-up times than
central-heating based systems whilst also running at lower temperatures yet still producing the same level of warmth in the room.

Installing insulation boards is highly recommended when fitting infrared heating film, electric cable mats or loose heating cable. The insulation boards will dramatically cut warm-up times.
This will mean less energy is used heating the floor. As a result, your bills will be lower.

While it is highly recommended that you install insulation boards under cable mats or loose cable, it is not necessary if you cannot build the floor up. However, if you are installing infrared heating film element, it is vital that you use the underfloor insulation. This will protect the element from any moisture in the sub-floor, which can cause nuisance tripping of the RCD. The insulation also provides excellent sound insulation, which is vital when using a laminate floor
covering.

Whatever underfloor heating system you use, it is sensible to invest in proper insulation. This will keep your system running efficiently and save you money over the life of the system.

Well, the good news is that despite being a form of electromagnetic radiation, infrared heating is 100% safe. The word radiation often scares people and it is true that some types of electromagnetic radiation can be dangerous, such as ultraviolet and x-rays, however remember that visible light (that we see with our eyes) is also a type of electromagnetic radiation – and this, much like infrared, is 100% safe!

Since infrared is an effective heating mechanism, more and more people and companies around the world are looking to utilize this in their heating systems and therefore it is becoming a much more popular heating solution.

Different types of infrared heating products (heating panels, space heaters, industrial heaters, underfloor heating film) produce various amounts of heat. Depending on the technology you use, each will have its own safety operating procedures. Always refer to the operation manual if in doubt.

Electric infrared heaters don‘t generate gaseous products, toxic fumes, or fine particulates that have adverse effects on the environment. They do not agitate the surrounding air, which carries dust and allergens. Moreover, energy efficiency of infrared heaters helps to green the environment.