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Infrared Heater : Low Cost Heating Unit

Infrared heaters are widely used for heating purposes. It radiates heat onto a heated surface by using reflective shield. Radiant heaters are available in various configuration and sizes.

Infrared heaters normally consist of protective sheath which covers the heating elements. These infrared heaters are available with many choices of sheath material. The popular sheath material used in infrared heaters are aluminum, brass, copper, iron, nickel alloy, stainless steel, and steel.

Types
Heaters that are commonly used are:

• Metal-sheathed tubular heaters
• Quartz tubes
• Gas fired catalytic
• Flat-faced panels
• Ceramic Infrared Heaters

Feature
Features commonly found in a infrared heaters are:

• Cooling options
• Corrosion resistance
• Explosion proof housing
• Internal temperature detectors
• Weatherproof housing
• Available with different types of insulated materials

Advantages
The infrared heater is an ideal source for warming. I t is economical as it consume less electricity thereby saving your bill. It is designed in such a manner that it provide a clean and efficient heat source.

The infrared heater heats the object rather than the air. However it does not mean that it do not heat your surrounding at all.

As the cost of operation and installation is quite low , it is preferred heater. This is because it is a vent free unit. The heater do not require any chimney or venting. The most important thing of this heater is that it requires low maintenance cost.