Infrared heaters are the most diverse product in its category in terms of assortment and prices. Among all the lines of models and manufacturers, you can find devices with different wavelengths, designed for domestic and industrial premises, powered by gas, electricity and diesel fuel. There are portable options that are placed on the floor, wall and ceiling. A number of brands also have built-in models.
Ceiling infrared heaters have earned popularity because they do not occupy usable space in the room. They will be discussed today..
What is an infrared heater
Infrared lamps for heating a room on the ceiling do not fundamentally differ from their floor and wall counterparts.
The heating element induces infrared radiation, which is transmitted to objects within the reach of the rays: floors, walls, furniture. They absorb this radiation, heat up and give off thermal energy to the air.
The wavelength that an element emits depends on how hot it is. The temperature it reaches varies from 300 to 1000 degrees, and the wavelength - from 50 to 0.76 microns. The dependence is well expressed: the higher the temperature, the shorter the wavelength.
Short waves are more penetrating, can dry out the skin and even cause burns, but their intensity weakens with distance from the source.
The emitter can be made in the form of a carbon spiral, placed in a quartz tube, nichrome, sealed in ceramics, tungsten coil in a halogen lamp, metal films between layers of silicone and a conductor between layers of mica (micathermic elements). The presence of one or another case in the conductor excludes the burning out of oxygen, which is very typical for the same elements without a case (especially tungsten and nichrome). Ceiling infrared heaters of the new generation are increasingly equipped with ceramic-metal heating elements.
Ceiling heaters have one important advantage: they do not take up space where interior items or people can be. Placed on the ceiling, they do not get underfoot, but they have a good coverage area, because the radiation is not hindered by objects standing in the way.
Types of ceiling infrared heaters
Currently, there are three main directions in the production of this type of heating devices, and each of them has its own buyer. They are classified not so much according to the physical principles of operation, but according to the form, quantitative indicators and method of installation.
Gas appliances for heating
As you might guess, they run on gas. Most often, a gas cylinder of various forms of release is connected, but there are also models designed (or allowing) the connection of main natural gas. The gas burning in the chamber heats the radiant panel, and it transfers heat further.
There are many advantages to these devices.: they heat up very quickly, do not generate dust, are great for outdoor use, but what will be an advantage for a cold workshop or garage with a high ceiling will be a disadvantage for a room. These devices are both short-wave (light) and long-wave (dark), but they all have high power, which can cause overheating and fire. The burning gas burns out oxygen (1 cubic meter of methane for combustion requires 10 cubic meters of air), so the room where such heaters are located must be equipped with an exhaust hood.
Thanks to this combination of advantages and disadvantages, ceiling gas devices have found their buyer in production, but they are of little use for domestic use, except that they can be hung in the yard in the country. But among mobile models such devices they have no competitors, and among tourists they enjoy well-deserved popularity.
Among the ceiling models, it is worth noting such brands as Condor, Pacole, Roberts Gordon Blackheat, Norgaz, Ballu, and among Russian ones - Infra, SCHWANK.
If you purchased such a device for heating a workshop, workshop or other production facility, be sure to provide it with an exhaust hood and do not store explosive and flammable substances in it.
Electric heaters
This type of device is the most popular. Their merits cannot be underestimated. First of all, it is:
- ease of installation;
- rapid heating of the room;
- lack of products of combustion and burning of oxygen;
- does not dust and does not emit a smell.
All this is somewhat leveled by the high price and the need to find the optimal location, because the irradiation angle is about 90 degrees. Low ceilings make room coverage minimal, and the buyer is often faced with the choice of whether to hang the radiator - above the bed or above the desk.
Before choosing a heater of this type, pay attention to the shape of the reflector and the lower front surface. If the first is semicircular and the second is flat, then the angle of coverage will be no more than 90 degrees. For heating large rooms, opt for models with a semicircular front, and even better - with a tubular radiator. In the latter, coverage exceeds 120 degrees.
Such devices are mounted on suspensions, but there are also models that can be mounted to the ceiling. They are well insulated against fire. You should take a closer look at the installation features in advance, since it is dangerous to embed a device not intended for this into the ceiling.
Everything ceiling heaters equipped with a control unit, which is displayed on the wall. It is a box with a thermostat that allows you to adjust the temperature. There are such brands of these products on the market as Almac, Ballu, Timberk, Peony, Resanta, NroClima, IcoLine, EcoLine, Bilux, Polaris.
Before buying such a device, evaluate the dimensions of the room where you hang it. This is the area, the height of the ceiling and the presence of various niches, if the room is not strictly rectangular. Also pay attention to the initial temperature regime and the one you want to achieve. It will depend on this with what coverage and power you will choose a product.
Warm ceilings
This is a built-in version of the heater, which is a carbon heater in a film, which is why they are sometimes called infrared films. The film is mounted on a layer of heat-insulating material, most often rolled, connected to a thermostat and closed with a false ceiling. Usually this is lining, drywall or suspended tiled ceilings.
This is a very economical and convenient way of heating, besides it is safe: the film does not heat up above 45 degrees. The disadvantages include:
Among the manufacturers it is worth noting Korean Caleo, Heat, Russian PSO-EVOLUTION (Zebra film) and NTK Innotech (Nirvana film), American Calorique.
Overview of individual models
The table shows the comparative characteristics of devices with a power of 1 kW from different manufacturers.
| Heating area, sq. m | Dimensions, cm | price, rub. | |
| Almac IK 11R | 10-20 | 133x16x3 | 3400 |
| Timberk TCH A5 1000 | 12 | 115x14x5 | 2800 |
| Ballu BIH-APL-1.0 | 10 | 136x13x4 | 3000 |
| Wester IH-1000 | 10 | 136x13x4 | 2500 |
| ZUBR IKO-K3-1000 | 16 | 162x15x4 | 2100 |
| Neoclima IRO-1.0 | 15 | 162x15x4 | 2600 |
| Zilon IR-1.0 | 20 | 163x12x4 | 2800 |
The ratio "price - quality" in this category of goods is observed. The price may increase with options, but brand awareness does not lead to a strong rise in price.
Staying at the cottage or in a country house in the winter should be comfortable and convenient. Therefore, you should take care of high-quality heating. Among other heating devices available to modern consumers, it is especially worth highlighting infrared lamps for heating. They will be discussed further in the material.
Although infrared heaters were developed and began to be used at the end of the 20th century, they have been appreciated only very recently. Currently, heating lamps are actively used for heating small-sized rooms, although they are not suitable for heating the whole house.
What are space heating lamps
Infrared lamps for space heating are in high demand both for use in commercial premises and in private residential buildings. They are able to replace traditional, bulky and non-mobile devices that run on solid fuel or gas. In appearance, infrared heaters resemble ordinary light bulbs, the only difference is their high heat output and color - white or red.
In fact, this is a lamp with a bulb filled with a mixture of argon and nitrogen, in which a tungsten filament is placed. The cartridge for it is set to a standard size E27, but only from ceramics - plastic will not withstand high temperatures.
You can buy such heating lamps both assembled inside the finished device, and separately. The inside of a ceiling lamp in a heater is usually mirrored to reflect heat waves towards the room.
Specifications
The main characteristics of infrared lamps are as follows:
- incandescent temperature - 600 ℃;
- maximum operating power - 500 W;
- mains voltage - 220 V;
- range of infrared waves - up to 5 microns;
- service life - up to 6000 hours.
When choosing IKZK lamps for heating in the house, their number should be calculated based on the power rate of 1 kW per 10 m 2. This standard applies to insulated rooms with plastic double-glazed windows, as well as with insulation laid along the floor, ceiling and doorway. If there are uninsulated places in the room through which cold can penetrate into the room, you will have to increase the number of heating devices or their power.
Pros and cons of red heat lamps
Heating devices with infrared lamps are quite in demand among consumers, especially if there is no opportunity, time or desire to build something larger and more permanent. Therefore, such heating lamps are very often bought by owners of cottages and country houses.
Consider the main advantages of this type of heating devices:
- thermal lamps for heating do not burn oxygen during operation and do not evaporate moisture from the air, unlike other portable devices;
- during the operation of infrared heaters, convective air flows do not occur, which provides residents with a comfortable microclimate;
- the use of ceiling lamps for heating of the PLEN type can significantly save the useful area of \u200b\u200bthe room and ensure sufficient efficiency;
- heating devices do not create any noise and are absolutely non-toxic;
- the installation of such equipment is financially beneficial and allows you to effectively heat a certain area of \u200b\u200bthe room;
- there are no additional costs for the purchase of fuel materials, so that heating costs are reduced by about 60%;
- the service life of infrared heaters of the film type is about 30 years and even more;
- since the operation of a space heating lamp is not associated with the combustion of fuel materials, they do not emit any combustion products, therefore, additional ventilation in the room is not required;
- heaters with infrared lamps are not afraid of power surges or power outages, they still remain operational;
- in order to avoid damage due to overloads or overheating (the body of the device does not heat up more than 38 ℃), heaters are usually equipped with a protective mechanism;
- such lamps do not cause fires, and the possibility of receiving electric shocks is excluded;
- the use of equipment from this group is very convenient because they can be left on even if no one is in the house, while the necessary microclimate will be maintained in the room and you can not be afraid of fires or accidents;
- the power of infrared lamps is quite enough to heat even rather large rooms with high quality, providing optimal living conditions. The only thing you should choose the required number of lamps, based on the size of the room.
It is noteworthy that according to medical research, infrared radiation has a general strengthening effect on a person, so the presence of such devices in an apartment to some extent contributes to the healing of the body.
Like any other electrical device, an IR heating lamp creates an electromagnetic field, but it is so insignificant that it is not worth attention. But the convenience of installing such equipment can be safely written as a plus.
Models of infrared heaters are available for sale, which can work autonomously and are easily programmed. For example, if you want an infrared lamp to heat a room to a certain temperature, and only while you are in it, it is enough to set the appropriate program, and the equipment will turn off at the specified time. In addition, such devices are able to remember the entered parameters, so you do not have to set them again.
Among the minuses, one can name only one circumstance that can become an obstacle to the use of infrared radiation lamps for space heating. We are talking about the presence and constancy of the supply of electricity in the house. Nevertheless, there is always a way out of the situation - the devices can be connected to a charged battery or an uninterruptible power supply, which will ensure the operation of the equipment for the required time. True, in order to avoid surprises, it is worth monitoring the charge level and the operating condition of the equipment.
The principle of operation of heaters with infrared radiation
A feature of equipment with IR lamps is that the thermal energy emitted by them is transferred to the surfaces of objects or people in the room, and is not absorbed by the air. This is the main difference between such devices and conventional electric heaters. Heating of objects is carried out only in the field of influence of lamps. Thus, heat accumulates in solid objects, such as walls, furniture, and then is transferred to the room and warms the air.
As already mentioned, a red heating lamp emits heat waves only in the area to which it is directed. As a result, only local heating occurs.
Some consumers mistakenly believe that heating with infrared lamps is advisable only in industrial premises or office buildings, while their use at home is not so effective and therefore not justified. However, it turns out that in comparison with traditional radiator batteries, convectors or oil heaters, heating with incandescent lamps is more efficient and economical. Their operation does not require a supply of fuel, and they consume much less electricity.
A variety of models of heaters with infrared lamps allows you to conveniently place them in any room. Such devices are compact and do not take up much space. A very convenient option for placing IR heaters will be mounting under the ceiling - so they can cover a large area. Thanks to modern technologies, manufacturers produce such devices that can be easily built into the ceiling - this approach allows not only to effectively heat the room, but also harmoniously fit into the interior design.
Film-type infrared heating (PLEN)
Another type of heaters with infrared radiation is a film resistive foil sheet. It is known to many consumers as an infrared heat-insulated floor. Although in most cases such a film fits under the floor finish, as an option, it can be placed all over the ceiling or on the walls.
Film-type heating systems have one feature of installation - they should not be placed on top of walls or ceilings, but between the finishing facing material and the thermal insulation layer.
Thanks to this approach, the use of film heating will be as efficient as possible and will reduce heat loss to a minimum. At the same time, the heating elements of the heating system will not be visible on the surface, so that the consumer can embody even the most daring design projects in his home, in which there is no place for traditional floor or pendant heaters.
Practice shows that the equipment of a residential building with infrared film heating devices helps to save electricity and financial resources of the consumer up to 40%.
We hope that the information provided on infrared light lamps for heating will be useful to the consumer, so that he will be able to independently determine the type and number of heating devices for his home.
Heating a poultry house in the winter season can be a very topical issue, especially when it comes to the northern regions. In some cases, the usual insulation of windows, doors and walls (for example, with mineral wool) is sufficient, but in others it is necessary to install heat sources that can warm chickens in the most severe frosts. One of the modern options for such equipment are infrared lamps, which have a number of advantages over alternative heaters. Let's take a closer look at the nuances of their use.
The principle of operation of the IR lamp
Few poultry farmers delve into the features of the structure and working principle of infrared lamps, however, this information will be useful to obtain the desired result. The working principle of such lighting elements is in many ways similar to the principle of operation of conventional incandescent lamps with a tungsten filament inside. However, unlike the latter, the bulb of the IR lamp is additionally filled with a gaseous mixture (usually argon or nitrogen), and to further increase the efficiency, its walls are made mirrored. 
The mirror surface perfectly reflects light fluxes and acts as a reflector, and a special coating helps to focus heat on objects and objects that are close to the lamp. The concentration of heat fluxes on a particular surface significantly increases the intensity of its heating.
Did you know? People learned about the existence of infrared radiation as early as 1800, when the English astronomer W. Herschel was studying the characteristics of the Sun.
In total, there are three ranges of infrared radiation:
- shortwave characterized by an outgoing wavelength in the range of 780-1400 nm (such radiation is provided by lamps with a high color temperature, more than 2000 K and an efficiency of about 90-92%).
- medium wave- wavelength 1400-3000 nm (the standard color temperature in this case will be within 1300 K, therefore, when heated, IR radiation will partially go into the long wave range: efficiency - 60%).
- longwave- the thermal wave is in the range of 3000-10000 nm, and with a decrease in temperature values, the thermal infrared source reproduces only long waves (the efficiency is only 40%). Radiation of a long wave is possible only when idle after switching on (for several minutes).
Such “skills” of IR heaters have made them popular in various areas of human life: at manufacturing enterprises, at home and, if necessary, solving farm problems, and in each of these cases it is possible to save up to 45% of energy. Advantages and disadvantages of IR lamps
Any product has its own characteristics, and not always they are only positive. Consider the pros and cons of using IR lamps. Their advantages include:
- ease of installation and operation;
- high efficiency (heat is directed specifically to the object and is not dissipated in space);
- beneficial effect of radiation on the health of humans, animals and birds, with an increase protective functions body and digestive capabilities of the gastrointestinal tract;
- the ability to install even in rooms with a high level of humidity;
- high level of environmental friendliness: infrared bulbs do not burn air and do not emit harmful gas fumes.
As for the disadvantages of IR lamps, among the main ones it is worth noting:
- relatively short service life;
- high cost (in comparison with the same incandescent lamps);
- strong heating of the working surface of the lamp heater, which is why during installation it is better to immediately supplement it with a thermostatic device (it is able to maintain the microclimate at the proper level).
Many poultry farmers consider the disadvantages of using IR lamps not very significant and still install them in chicken coops, so let's determine the relevance of such a solution and the specifics of the task. Important! In any case, you should follow the instructions exactly, so if you have not encountered the use of IR lamps before, then it is better to take into account all their application features in advance, otherwise there is no point in discussing the disadvantages of using this heat source.
Profitability of IR lamps
When using IR lamps for heating a chicken coop, we can safely talk about their profitability, because even in the coldest winters they are able to provide decent heating for a room with a bird. This can be explained by the high value of efficiency, which can be obtained by transferring heat directly to the chickens and objects in the house, and not to the surrounding air. Under such conditions, not only the egg production of laying hens increases, but also the intensity of development of young birds increases. 
If necessary, IR lamps can be used for spot heating (for example, a chicken coop area with small chickens), but even if you install several elements in the center of the ceiling, then you don’t have to worry about even heat distribution. To achieve this effect with the help of alternative heating sources, you will have to spend more electricity, and therefore money.
How to place the lamp correctly
Only one IR lamp can cope with heating an area of 12 square meters. m, but in many respects its effectiveness will depend on the quality of the insulation of the chicken coop. On average, 250 W / h is enough to maintain a normal temperature, but if there are decent gaps in the windows and doors, then this value is definitely not enough.
The infrared luminous flux is distinguished by a clear direction of its impact, therefore, if it is necessary to regularly dry the litter, this nuance should also be taken into account (two bulbs can be fixed on the ceiling at once at a certain distance from each other).
The installation process of IR lamps looks like this:
- Introducing wiring with a suitable cross section into the chicken coop (it must be immediately placed in a protective corrugation).
- Marking the places of fastening of cartridges for lamps (at a distance of at least 1 m from each other).
- Fixing the cartridges into which the lamps will be screwed later (given that infrared light sources get very hot during operation, it is advisable to use ceramic cartridges for them).
- Screwing the IR lamps themselves and turning them on.
IR lamps are always hung so that they cover the largest possible area of the chicken coop and do not come into contact with water, which, if hit pointwise, can disable them. Important!If you decide to place them not on the ceiling, but in other places, you will have to create an additional fence that limits the direct contact of birds with thermal elements. For these purposes, a metal crate is suitable.
How to choose a lamp
In lighting equipment stores, you can choose a wide variety of options for IR lamps both in terms of design (the most popular are pear-shaped or with a flattened surface) and in terms of power characteristics. As for the latter indicator, it varies between 0.3-4.2 kW, and in order to maintain the optimum temperature inside the chicken coop, a heater power of 0.5 kW is enough, but if you install two such lamps, it will not be worse. You can also follow the above recommendations when 12 sq. m, it is recommended to use one IR lamp with a power of 250 W.
Other options for IR heaters
In addition to lamps, other types of IR heaters can be installed in chicken coops. 
All of them can be divided into three main groups:
- lamps;
- spotlights;
- ceiling lamps.
It is the latter that are more relevant in animal husbandry and can successfully perform their functions in poultry houses. If we are talking about linear infrared light sources, then among them there are three main types:
- with a ruby red tube (suitable for heating large rooms);
- with a quartz tube made of transparent glass (they do a good job of drying varnish and paint, and also help rid the room of harmful microorganisms);
- a tube with a golden coating (its use is relevant when it is necessary to heat warehouses and showrooms, where regulation of the brightness of the light flux is required).
Did you know?Even the highest quality and most powerful light bulbs are not as expensive as some of the chandeliers sold at auctions around the world. For example, the Pink Lotus lamp from Tiffany was valued at almost $3 million and was sold to private owners back in 1997.
Whichever option you choose, take care of the thermostat, which ensures that the "winter" temperature in the chicken coop is maintained at +12 ° C - the most optimal value for chickens. With it, birds will always feel good even without constant control. 
Of course, infrared lamps or heaters are an expensive option for insulating a poultry house, but if you have already decided to install them, then be prepared to do everything right by spending a certain amount of money on it. When operating, all your costs will pay off quickly enough.
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On sale today are dozens of devices used for heating. Infrared heating lamp has recently gained considerable popularity. A device of this type is a compact source of infrared radiation that is screwed into a simple ceramic cartridge - although there are models that require special cartridges. Nowadays, infrared heating has become an alternative to traditional batteries and familiar electric heaters with heating elements (heating element).
The structure of the infrared lamp
Infrared lamps for heating are autonomous heating devices that are powered from the mains. They are a source of infrared radiation that reaches surrounding objects and heats them up. The simplest version of the device is presented in the form of a simple glass bulb, inside of which there is a tungsten filament. Glass is often stained brown-red. There is a mirror finish on the inside. Such a light bulb is screwed into a cartridge enclosed in some kind of housing or suspended above the heated space.
There are compact infrared lamps for space heating, which are made in the form of thin glass tubes - a mixture of argon and nitrogen is pumped into them. The result is a miniature light bulb with a decent heat flux. It functions thanks to a tungsten filament, like a conventional light bulb, which is designed to illuminate rooms.
An infrared heating lamp is a compact source of infrared radiation with a power of 50 to 500 W, although more powerful devices that are used in heaters can be found on sale. During operation, the body of the device can warm up to high temperatures, for this reason the cartridge of the device should not be made of plastic, otherwise it will melt soon. You should not touch the infrared bulbs, because. there is a risk of burns.
Principle of operation
The principle of operation used in IR lamps was invented by nature itself. Everyone is well aware that the most powerful source of infrared radiation is the Sun. Its rays reach the surface of the Earth and objects located on it, warming them up. As a result, they begin to release heat into the air. It turns out that it is not the air itself, which is a good heat insulator, that heats up from the sun's rays, but the elements of the landscape and buildings that were created by mankind.
Infrared lamps for the home work in a similar way. Infrared rays, instantly reaching any objects, are absorbed by them, after which they turn into thermal energy. For this reason, putting your hand under the light source, you can feel the warmth spreading inside yourself. Devices of this type warm up rooms more efficiently than many analogues and do not waste energy.
The brighter the device shines, the more short-wave radiation it gives, and the farther its rays propagate - thanks to this, it is possible to heat rooms with a large area. Longwave models are not as bright, but they radiate a more gentle and gentle warmth. Radiation from such lamps does not have a detrimental effect on living organisms, including humans - subject to reasonable use. Some types of devices are used for physiotherapy purposes for the treatment of various diseases.
Types of IR lamps
Modern manufacturers offer a choice of IR lamps of several varieties. There are four of them in total:
- without mirror coating;
- with a mirror coating - differ in silver flasks;
- with a red mirror finish;
- with a blue mirror finish.
The first types of light bulbs are similar in appearance to conventional incandescent lamps, but they are also a source of infrared radiation. Powerful luminous heating elements (electric heating elements), which are equipped with halogen infrared heaters, are also lamps, but they are more productive and are designed to heat rooms with large areas.
Other types of light bulbs are supplied with a special mirror coating. Such a coating is necessary to improve the efficiency of devices and in order to direct the IR flux in a certain direction. In the absence of a reflective coating, external reflective elements can be used as it - this is implemented in halogen infrared heaters. Sometimes IR lamps are combined into one design to make a powerful IR illuminator.
In addition, the traditional IR lamp in the form of an ordinary light bulb for the E27 base has a certain marking in the form of an abbreviation. The designation "X" indicates that the product is not painted in any colors and can be used not only for space heating, but also for lighting. The abbreviation "IKZK" indicates the presence of a red color, and "IKZS" indicates that the product has blue color. IR devices differ from each other also in several characteristics, which include:
- Cartridge type (base). It is equipped with a cartridge of the traditional size E27.
- Wavelength. Depending on this parameter, the devices are long-wave, medium-wave and short-wave.
- Power. Varies over a very wide range.
- Supply voltage. For almost all household IR bulbs, this figure is 220 volts.
Advantages
The IR lamp has several important advantages, due to which its popularity is growing from year to year. They consist in:
- Complete silent operation. Compared to heat guns, IR radiation spreads without any fans or other devices.
- Maximum efficiency (coefficient of performance). As with most other electric heating devices, it approaches 100 percent - this indicator does not reach due to certain laws of physics.
- Spot heating options. This is true for animals that are kept in pens, small cages. For example, "IKZK" is widely used in the field of animal husbandry, where they are used to heat poultry houses, pigsties and other places where animals are kept.
- compactness. A standard 500W IR lamp is comparable in size to an ordinary incandescent bulb.
- The simplest installation. You need to screw the infrared bulb into the cartridge, then flip the switch.
- Environmental friendliness. IR devices do not burn oxygen and do not emit any gases into the surrounding space.
Flaws
A device of this type, such as an infrared lamp, is not without drawbacks. For this reason, be sure to take them into account before purchasing an infrared heating lamp. The cons include:
- High electricity consumption. This is typical for any heating appliances that are powered by the mains.
- The appearance of discomfort with a long stay in the zone of action of the bulbs. In this case, non-compliance with certain operating standards often affects.
- High flask temperature. There is a risk of serious burns.
Applications of infrared lamps
Despite the shortcomings, the infrared lamp continues to be in demand for heating various rooms. The scope of its application is wide - it is necessary not only in everyday life, but also in production, in the medical industry, etc. Especially often IR lamps are used by agricultural workers and people who specialize in breeding livestock and poultry. They have also gained some distribution for heating open areas.
For heating animals
IR devices are well suited for livestock breeding, so they are used in chicken coops, pigsties, barns, stables, etc. Infrared radiation for heating the chicks helps the young to survive and not freeze. Birds happily huddle right under the device, enjoying the heat released from it. In the same way, cages with animals are heated, where a thermal IR lamp with temperature control can be useful.
Such devices are especially in demand in chicken coops. Their use helps to provide the birds with the necessary level of warmth and create a comfortable atmosphere even in extreme cold. They cease to feel discomfort from the cool air and freeze. The immune system of birds is strengthened, and the risk of morbidity among them is sharply reduced - this is very important for laying hens, because. comfortable, stable temperatures help them lay eggs regularly.
The same devices are used in zoos, terrariums and on farms, where newly born animals are placed in separate boxes, cages. To keep them comfortable and warm, low-power light bulbs are installed above them. In terrariums where snakes, turtles, reptiles and other amphibians live, a thermal point is made using an IR lamp. It is a place where reptiles crawl out to bask. Exposure to radiation for 3-5 minutes will warm the animals, and the absence of bright light will have a positive effect on them. nervous system, save the sleep mode.
For space heating
An excellent basis for an outdoor heater is a halogen infrared lamp. With a short wavelength and low power, relatively large areas are heated with its help. Heating devices, supplemented by such bulbs, are widely used on verandas, terraces, near pools. They are used even in open areas of cafes and restaurants. The infrared rays emitted by them quickly reach people, delighting them with warmth and comfort.
In outdoor conditions, they are almost the only way to heat, because. conventional convectors, heat guns will be useless. The tube IR heater is great for heating commercial and residential spaces. By installing such devices on a wall or ceiling, you will get a good source of heat. A short or medium wave bulb will quickly create a comfortable atmosphere for people to stay. Heaters of this type are rarely used on a permanent basis - they are often used as auxiliary equipment when the main heating is poor.
For sauna
By means of IR lamps, the body warms up from the inside, because. infrared waves easily penetrate to a depth of about 4 cm, having a positive effect on the joints, skin, and internal organs. The use of such heaters in saunas contributes to weight loss. Excess liquids, along with toxins and toxins, are actively excreted along with sweat.
In parallel, blood flow improves, and the body's energy consumption increases, which provokes the burning of calories. With regular visits to infrared saunas, you can successfully deal with various kinds of skin lesions, such as dermatitis, eczema, etc. Staying in an infrared sauna makes the walls of blood vessels elastic, reducing the risk of developing heart and some other dangerous diseases.
For drying paint and working with plastic
Processing various materials and drying them with an IR lamp is a cost-effective and practical method that is used by both small workshops and large paint shops. Lamp drying can be done pointwise: the heat from the device is directed to the area of the object that needs to be dried, without heating its other zones. For example, when drying the hood, not the entire car is heated, but only the hood.
When working with plastic, radiation helps straighten, soften, flex, and shape the plastic. In addition, they are involved in shrinking, drawing, extruding objects from plastic, representing an effective tool. Such light bulbs are also used by printing houses, where with the help of them paper is freed from excess moisture - drying with heating is faster. The result is high quality printing.
For heating greenhouses
With the help of infrared radiation, an optimal atmosphere is organized in greenhouses, because plants receive the same rays from the sun. Such heating will be a plus for the development of crops. To do this, use a lamp for an infrared lamp or adapt single products that hang on wires over developing plants. This type of lamp is also suitable for those who grow seedlings on the windowsill. Plants will not experience a lack of heat, lighting. The main thing is not to overdo it with the selection of power, backlight duration.
For treatment
The treatment with infrared light bulbs was forgotten a little. Previously, IR lamps were widely used to eliminate pain symptoms, treat osteochondrosis, and treat pain in bones and muscles. They also helped with flu, sore throats, acute respiratory infections, skin diseases and high blood pressure, through them they strengthened the immune system, relieved stress, removed bruises, and increased the body's endurance.
At the present time, treatment with infrared lamps is gradually reviving again. People began to trust pills less, remembering the beneficial effects of physiotherapy procedures. Treatment with infrared rays belongs just the same to the field of physiotherapy. The infrared spectrum is effective in the treatment of acne, which is important for people who are concerned about skin problems.
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Infrared lamp - heater
Chicken coops usually do not have central heating, and many poultry farmers are faced with the fact that in winter their pets get frostbite on combs or paws, or do not survive the winter at all.
For winter poultry farming, it is very important to have a well-insulated, windproof chicken coop, but with prolonged sub-zero temperatures outside, even in very well-insulated chicken coops, the temperature still drops to minus, which is unacceptable.
An electric heater can help in such a situation.
Almost the best option for a chicken coop are ceiling infrared heaters.
We list the main advantages:
. The heater located in the middle of a ceiling evenly warms up all surfaces.
. Unlike convectors, oil and fan heaters do not create air circulation, and therefore do not raise dust and hay.
. Since the ceiling infrared heater first heats the surfaces, the floor temperature will be about a degree higher than the air temperature. That is, the water in the drinker will not freeze and the chickens will not freeze their paws. When using convective heaters, hot air will accumulate near the ceiling, and the floor temperature will be significantly lower and may turn out to be minus.
. The likelihood of feathers, hay and bird waste getting on the heater located on the ceiling is minimal. Therefore, they will not stain the heater, impairing its efficiency, and will not emit unpleasant odors when heated.
. The surface temperature of the ceiling infrared heater is 200-250 degrees. This is well below the temperature at which hay or down can catch fire. For their ignition, a temperature of about 400 degrees is required.
. When the heater is placed on the ceiling, it is easier to place the supply wires in such a way as to exclude accidental damage by birds.
. The proposed ceiling infrared heaters are designed for a long service life. Working throughout the winter without supervision is a regular and safe mode for them.
. Ceiling infrared heaters are economical.
Model selection. In a chicken coop, the sophisticated appearance of a heater is rarely required. The main characteristics are usually reliability and low cost. Such requirements are met by heaters Ecoline, Loriot, Almak. They are reliable, have a service life of 25 years and are the most popular among our poultry customers. You can use more expensive ceiling heaters designed for heating residential areas, but you will not get much benefit.
For a good insulated chicken coop, heaters should be selected at the rate of 100 W per 1 square meter. In addition to the heater, you should purchase a thermostat. The heater itself does not have any adjustments, the temperature is set on the thermostat, which should be placed on the wall at a height of half a meter to one and a half meters in a place inaccessible to birds. The desired temperature should be set on the thermostat (usually about 10 degrees for a chicken coop) and it will automatically maintain it periodically by turning the heater on and off. You will also need electrical wires to install the heater. From the heater, a wire should be drawn to the thermostat, and from the thermostat, either to the introductory machine or to the nearest outlet.
You can use any thermostat that is used for heaters (that is, with a built-in temperature sensor).
Such a system can work all winter in automatic mode without supervision. In case of short-term shutdown and subsequent switching on, the heater will continue to operate in automatic mode.
Alternative option. Panels. In addition to high-temperature heaters, lower-temperature STEP panels can be used to heat chicken coops. They have several benefits:
. STEP panels have a large area, so the heating of the chicken coop will be more uniform.
. The surface temperature of STEP panels is about 70 degrees. If accidentally touched, you will not get burned.
. STEP heaters are only 2 cm thick and are mounted close to the ceiling. They can also be mounted on the wall, but the ceiling location is more effective.
. STEP panels have a high degree of dust and moisture protection (IP66), which allows direct water ingress and work in very dusty rooms.
Alternative option. Infrared film. Also a good option for heating the chicken coop with infrared film. The main disadvantage of infrared film is that it must be installed at the stage of building a chicken coop and it is highly desirable to cover it with a decorative coating, for example, hardboard. The best location of the film is on the ceiling, but it is possible on the floor, or you can combine both the floor and the ceiling. The total power of the infrared film is selected in the same way as the power of the heaters - at least 1 kW per 10 square meters.
Among the advantages of the film, one can note the invisibility of this type of heating and the greater uniformity of heating, since the film will have to cover almost the entire ceiling. Of the minuses - a much more laborious installation and the particular complexity of its installation in an already built and used chicken coop.
Consumption. The consumption of the heating system for the chicken coop will primarily depend on the quality of the thermal insulation (insulation) of the chicken coop, secondly on the air temperature outside, and only thirdly on the power of the heater. The reason is that a heater with the right power does not work all the time. The thermostat, depending on the air temperature in the chicken coop, periodically turns the heater on and off and thus maintains the set temperature. If the outside air temperature drops, then the heater is on for more time and off for less time, and vice versa, when the outside temperature rises, the heater is on for less time and off for more.
On average, we can assume that consumption in central Russia in winter will be 20-30% of the nominal power consumption of a properly selected heater.
For example, if you have a quality chicken coop with an area of 6 square meters, then a 600 W heater will suit you. The average winter consumption will be approximately 150 Wh/h or 3600 Wh/day or about 100 kWh per month. With the cost of electricity 5 rubles per 1 kW, we get 500 rubles per month. On warmer spring and autumn days, the amount will decrease. You also need to understand that the better you insulate your chicken coop, the less you will pay for electricity.
infrared lamps. Infrared lamps are lamps that are screwed into a standard lamp base and glow red or warm white when used. Such lamps are quite popular in the poultry industry, but we do not recommend using them for winter heating of the chicken coop.
Firstly, such lamps have a rather small resource. By their design, these are ordinary incandescent lamps of only increased power. If such a lamp suddenly burns out, then the chickens may freeze. And secondly, infrared lamps heat up to high temperatures (above 500 degrees) and hay or feathers that get on them can catch fire.
Such lamps are more suitable for heating chicks, they emit very rich heat, which can become a replacement for the heat of a brood hen for chickens.
Other heaters. We do not recommend using other heaters to heat chicken coops. In particular, we do not recommend medium and short-wave infrared (these are those that glow red during operation), convective infrared, convectors, oil, fan heaters, heat guns, most of the skirting boards, as well as all kinds of ceramic, quartz and others.
Most of these heaters are less effective or provide no benefit compared to longwave ceiling heaters or infrared film at a comparable price, and some may be simply dangerous in a chicken coop environment and cause injury to birds or a fire.
Feedback on the heater in the chicken coop
Heaters for dog kennels and kennels
There are 3 options for placing dogs and animals of similar sizes in rooms that require heating. It can be:
. street booths
. Outdoor enclosures
. Enclosures in a room that needs additional heating.
Street booths. The best option for heating a dog house is heating with infrared film. In this case, the film is installed on the ceiling or on the floor. For greater heating, it can be installed in general on all surfaces: on the floor, ceiling and walls. Previously, a foil insulation is fixed on these surfaces, an infrared film is applied to it, and a decorative coating (hardboard, plywood, lining) is placed on top. A big plus of this option for heating the booth is that the dog will not be able to accidentally damage it with claws or teeth. You can turn on such heating either manually before severe frosts, or install a thermostat. It makes sense to use a thermostat with an external temperature sensor (usually these are used for underfloor heating). The thermostat is installed outside the booth in a sealed box or in a place inaccessible to precipitation, and the sensor is led inside the booth and protected from accidental damage by the dog. In this case, the system becomes automated and autonomous. You just have to choose the temperature that will be most comfortable for your dog.
You can also use STEP panels, fixing them on the wall or ceiling, or STEP heating mat, laying it on the floor. The main thing is to take care of the mechanical protection of the supply wires. As in the case of infrared film, it is possible, and in some cases desirable, to install a thermostat.
It is impossible to say exactly what power is needed to heat the booth, since, in fact, the booth is not a completely insulated room. She has an open entrance, which is directly connected to the surrounding air. Therefore, in the case of heating with a film or panels, you can install as much as it fits in terms of geometric dimensions. In severe frost, the heat in the booth is still not achieved. And the thermostat will save you from overheating during the warming period.
Conventional (not panel) ceiling heaters for heating the booth are not suitable due to the high temperature of their surface. The dog may get burned. Other types of heaters are also not particularly applicable.
Street cages. Outdoor enclosures cannot be fully heated. With the help of moisture-proof panels or warm STEP rugs, you can only create local zones that the dog can lean against and better survive the cold periods.
Outdoor heaters can be used for a short time. . We recommend using Heliosa models without a remote control. They are able to work at high sub-zero temperatures and have a high degree of moisture protection. Such heaters should be installed at such a height that the dog could not reach it. The heat from it will be like the heat of the sun or a fire. It is not recommended to use such heaters as permanent heating, as they are not designed for autonomous operation and have a lamp life of about 5000 hours.
Aviaries indoors. Indoor enclosures are characterized by the fact that they have a positive temperature and have a common roof. However, sometimes the temperature is still insufficient and additional heating is required. For this, STEP panels and rugs may be suitable, as in the case of outdoor enclosures, or, by analogy with a chicken coop, you can install a ceiling infrared heater. You should use a heater with a power of about 1kW and install it at a height of 2-2.5 meters. Such a heater, of course, will not raise the temperature in the entire room, but it will create the effect of local heating. The heat from it will not be as saturated as from an outdoor heater, but it will be comfortable and not excessive.
Heaters for horses and cattle
In Russia, as a rule, horses are kept in stalls with a common corridor and roof, and cows and other cattle are kept in covered barns. Such premises are similar in structure to the variant of indoor dog enclosures described above. The only difference is that horses and cows have tremendous strength and can damage any heater that is within reach, get damaged and possibly start a fire.
Therefore, the heater should be placed out of the reach of animals and ceiling heaters are the best suited for this.
For local heating, heaters with a power of 2 kW should be used, installed at a height of 3-4 meters directly above the animal. But also ceiling heaters can be used to heat the entire stable or barn. The total power of the heaters is selected based on the area and thermal insulation of the room. On average, this is usually about 1 kW per 10 square meters. Heaters in this case are placed evenly over the entire area of the ceiling. With ceilings above 4 meters, 3 or 4 kilowatt heaters can be used.
Another problem that horse owners face is drying animals after washing. In stable conditions, after washing, horses can get a cold. To prevent this, a blanket is put on the horse, but it will be much better if you additionally carry out a warming procedure using outdoor short-wave infrared heaters.
To do this, outdoor heaters are installed in the stall or in some place in the stable in such a way as to warm the horse from the sides. Usually 2-4 heaters with a power of 2 kW are used.
Such heating dries the hairline and enhances blood circulation in the skin, which significantly reduces the likelihood of a cold and, like the effect of an infrared sauna, has a beneficial effect on the body as a whole.