Frequently asked questions about Infrared heating

What is infrared heating?

Infrared heat is nature's true
source of heat and is found naturally in our environment. The sun produces an enormous amount
energy. This energy is radiated from the sun in different wavelengths, only a small
part of it in the form of visible light. The sun's rays then hit the earth. Just like
Does infrared work?rme.NWhen the sun's rays hit the earth's surface, they heat everything up.
matter, regardless of the actual air temperature. This explains why it
can feel warm and comfortable in the sun even during winter when the air is kall.Infrardesert
heat warms the objects that the infrared waves hit and not the air in between –
unlike a regular element. This makes infrared heating an effective
and economical way to get waterrme.Det It's not just walls and floors that become
warm. In your bathroom, for example, the sink, toilet, mirror will also be
etcetera as hot as the temperature you have set on the thermostat. The heat
from the panel will then be turned off, and instead all matter will be
heats the room. This saves money on using infrared heating.

We have water-based underfloor heating in our bathroom – is there any point in
install an infrared heating panel on the ceiling?

Absolutely, an infrared panel is an excellent
complement to water-based underfloor heating. With an infrared panel, not only the floor
hot, but also the sink and toilet seat become warm. Infrared heating is also
fantastic at preventing moisture and mold.

I've heard that there are mirrors with infrared heating - is that true?

That's right. Our Mirror has an effect on
800W and looks like a normal mirror. The mirror is IP54 rated. This means
that it is approved for installation in wet areas. The mirror panel is also
perfect in both bedrooms and bathrooms where the heat is stored in the surfaces and keeps them
warm and dry. It is also suitable as a heater in the hall where it is often chilly
and wet on the floor. A guaranteed fog-free mirror with a five-year warranty.

How do I order your infrared heating panels?

To find the right product and the right
For sizing your room, use the InfraGuide. Choose from the products
that we have. If you are still unsure, you are of course welcome to send an e-mail
info@infracenter.se ellePlease call us on 0771 - 22 55 00.

How long does it take before your products can be delivered?

All our goods are in a safety warehouse
in Gothenburg. We normally deliver your order within 2–7 working days.
Sweden. If you live outside Sweden it usually takes a few more days. At
In the event of a delay, we will contact you and you will then have the right to cancel the purchase.
free of charge.

How is the delivery of your products done?

We deliver to your address or
Delivery location depending on the size and weight of your order.

Where are your infrared heating panels manufactured?

Mainly Germany, but we also have a smaller
production in England.

Can you have infrared heating indoors?

Indoor infrared heating is very popular in both
Germany and the USA. In Sweden it is still quite unknown, but in a few years
it will be everywhere here too. Infrared heating is an excellent and affordable
heat source for all rooms. In Germany, insurance companies have started
Inform that everyone should have infrared heating, especially in bathrooms and laundry rooms.
This is because infrared heat draws moisture out of floors and walls, which means that
not have to worry about future moisture and mold damage. This costs the insurance companies
incredible money every yearr.En infrared panel does not heat air, but all materials. So
walls and floors become warm.In your bathroom, the sink, toilet,
the mirror etc. as warm as the temperature you have set on the thermostat.
The heat from the panel will then be turned off, and instead all the matter will be
which heats the room. This saves money on using
infrared heating.

Health

Is infrared heat dangerous?

No, infrared heat is not dangerous. It
does not cause any diseases. Unlike the sun, which emits many different types
of radiation including harmful UV light, infrared heat only emits red
infrared waves. Infrared heat is healthy and completely ofarligt.InfrarWarmth is only
a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum. This small part, called
infrared, is the heat you feel from the sun without any other potential
harmful types of infrared waves. So there is nothing dangerous at all in infrared
light. A very good proof is that infrared heat is used for premature babies
children in the hospital when the children are in the incubator. Another example is the toaster. The bread
has no contact with the “grill” but toasts the bread with infrared waves.

Economy and savings

Is it economically advantageous to have infrared heating panels compared to
a radiator or floor with heating coils?

Yes. Compared to regular elements (so-called
convection heat) infrared heating panels are very efficient. ) A common element
uses the air in a room to store heat. That heat easily escapes through
open doors, windows and ventilation. This means that fresh air is constantly
needs to be heated to maintain temperature uppe.Infravsleeve, on the other hand, is stored in
surfaces, materials and people. These then act as their own heat sources for
the room. This gives you an increased feeling of warmth and can lower the temperature indoors,
but still experience the same temperature as with regular element.Om
The infrared heating panels are controlled by a thermostat and will be running for about a
a third of the time compared to an element that is on pretty much all the time.

Comparing Infracenter's infrared heating panels to air-to-air heat pumps
Are these cheaper to operate?

The differences between infrared heating panels and
There are many air-to-air heat pumps. An air-to-air heat pump is good on a large and open area,
but it does not fit inside all closed spaces. A properly sized
air-to-air heat pumps usually save between 15–50 percent, depending on
how clean the filters are and whether it has been serviced regularly. This if
compared to direct heating. With properly dimensioned infrared heating panels you can save
at least as much up to 70 percent depending on the conditions. Another important
aspect is that carbon dioxide emissions during the manufacture and recycling of
Infra products are significantly lower compared to heat pumps.

How much electricity does an infrared panel consume for a floor area of 15 square meters?

It depends on the type of room. If
we are counting on a bathroom/hallway/basement, so this is a good number to dimension on
approximately 80 watts per square meter (80W/m2). 15m2 x 80W/m2 = 1,200W. About the panels
controlled by a thermostat, they will be running about a third of the time,
which means they use 400 watts per hour. That's about four kronor a day.
for your room during the winter months. In the summer months they are even shorter
time. If it is a bedroom it will be a few cents cheaper, if it is a conservatory with worse
insulation will cost a few cents more.

Installation and effect

How does an installation work?

All our infrared heaters are mounted in the ceiling or
on the wall with the included bracket.It's a job you can easily do yourself: a
bracket that needs to be screwed up with a few screws. For installing the thermostat
We will call a qualified electrician. Normally it takes about two hours to
Get a panel and associated thermostat installed.

Can I install infrared heating panels myself or do I need a
electrician?

For the actual electrical installation of the digital,
We recommend that you have a qualified electrician install the wireless thermostat. Ceiling mounting
or on the wall, anyone with normal technical skills can fix it themselves. Our
The infrared heater is mounted with the included bracket which must be screwed on with a few
screws.

Can I install infrared heating panels myself or do I need a
electrician?

Do you arrange for an electrician when I buy infrared heating panels?

We have a network of electricians that we
cooperates with in the larger cities, but we recommend that you contact
with a local licensed electrician for the smoothest installation. This is easy
products to install for any electrician.

How do I know what type of panels and how many are needed?
needed to get the heat I want in different rooms?

The best is to use the InfraGuide. Have
room special conditions you can contact us via email
info@infracenter.se eller call us on 0771 - 22 55 00. We will go through
room by room and choose optimal panels so that you get the best possible result.

Do you arrange for an electrician when I buy infrared heating panels?

How do I know what type of panels and how many are needed?
needed to get the heat I want in different rooms?

How many infrared panels are required to install infrared heating panels in
a bathroom that is ten square meters?

It depends a bit on what the room looks like. If it
If a lamp is in the middle of the room, two smaller panels may be needed. Use
InfraGuiden or contact us via email info@infracenter.se ellecall us
by phone 0771 - 22 55 00. Please have a drawing ready, or send it
to us via email in advance.

What do I do if, after the infrared heating panels are installed,
Not getting the effect I was hoping for?

Then you have probably miscalculated a bit and
purchased a panel with too low power. Contact us and we will solve the problem.

Investment & mounting

Can your infrared heating panels be placed on the ceiling?

It's going perfectly! It's basically
There is no difference in the range of the infrared waves when placed on the wall or on the ceiling.
But you often get better heat distribution when the infrared heating panels are placed in
taket.Infravvapors work just like light. Therefore, you should think just like how
you place a lamp.A lamp or infrared panel must be able to “see” as much as
possible, it won't do any good if you put them behind, for example, a sofa. A
bedrooms often have one lamp in the middle of the ceiling. That's enough. The same goes for a panel in
the bedroom. While in the living room you usually have three or four lamps to get it
the light you want. The same thing happens with infrared panels if they are to heat the entire
the room. You may be looking for comfortable supplementary heating in a part of
the room. The favorite armchair in the living room, for example. Then you can think of the same
way as with leeslampan.Du Of course, you can also contact us, and we will go
through room by room so that you get the result you want!

Is it possible to install infrared panels in a conservatory with a ducted plastic roof?

Yes, thermally it works great. They
does not get hotter than 40-50 degrees on the back of the panel, which is less than
when the sun is at its strongest in the middle of summer. Do slightly stronger panels need to be
than 600 watts, it is usually possible to put a plank between the roof trusses to attach
the panels in.

Is it possible to install Infracenter's infrared heating panels in
pitched roof/gable roof?

Yes, it's going perfectly!
The infrared heating panels spread the heat at a 60 degree angle from each side. When
If you install the panels in a sloping ceiling, it is advisable to hang them a little closer
the floor area.

Can the panels be mounted horizontally?

Absolutely, it's going great!

How should I place Infracenter's infrared heating panels to remove
cold race?

The most effective way to remove
cold draft is to place the panels on the ceiling near the cold surfaces, near large
windows or the cold exterior walls. The infrared heating panel then heats up more easily
the window and the outer wall, thus preventing kallras.Vill you would rather have
the panel on the wall, you can place it on an interior wall that is located opposite
an outer wall. Since the outer wall is colder than the inner wall, it is optimal if
The infrared heating panel can direct the infrared waves towards the outer wall.

How should I place Infracenter's infrared heating panels to remove
cold race?

Are infrared heating panels suitable for wet areas?

Yes, infrared heating panels are suitable
especially good in bathrooms and laundry rooms because infrared heating is incredibly
effective in drying out moisture. All our panels have at least IP44 (read more about
IP rating here) which means they are approved for installation in wet areas.
Because infrared heat prevents moisture and mold damage, it is a very good
val.En positive effect of having infrared heating panels in a bathroom is that
The bathroom mirror will be free from fogging because it is always warm.

Can I have your infrared heating panels in the cabin with maintenance heating?

Yes, both infrared panels and our Dark Heaters
is ideal for maintenance heating in cottages. The infrared heat dries out moisture from all
material and keeps you dry even at +10 degrees. In other words, slipper
you that damp and raw cabin feeling the next time you arrive at your cabin.

Doesn't it get very hot on your head with infrared panels on the ceiling?

No, that's not right.
dimensioning.The surface temperature of most of our panels is around 85 degrees
and since the panels heat all surfaces which then in turn release
When the heat is released, it becomes a soft and pleasant warmth that envelops dig.Jdoes one compare
for example with patio heaters that have a surface temperature of 500–600 degrees. There
It can get hot on the head.

Do the infrared heating panels get so hot that you can burn yourself?

No. You don't burn yourself at 85 degrees if
You can put them on quickly, but we don't recommend holding your hand.

Are assembly instructions and materials included with the products?

Yes, brackets and associated instructions
comes with every product. We also have some films and photos on our
website that guides you.

Do you make home visits?

No, unfortunately we currently do not have any
possibility of making home visits. But maybe you have a drawing? Even easier is to
you use the InfraGuide on the website.

Infrared heating and others
heating sources

How do Infracenter panels work with a stove?

Our infrared heating panels work great as
supplementary heating together with all other heating solutions. With a thermostat you control
yourself how and when the panel should heat.

What is the difference between your infrared heating panels and regular ones?
element?

Ordinary radiators heat the air so much
much that the air starts to rotate in the room. The air coming out of an element is
often 40–70 degrees hot to successfully heat the room to +21
grader.Infravsleeves also have a great advantage as they prevent moisture and
maidengelskador.Traditionella elements store energy in the air while our
infrared heating panels store energy in all surfaces. Since materials can hold
heat in a way that air cannot, infrared heating panels do not need to be constantly
be running. They can be switched off occasionally without losing heat. In this way
This way you save both on your electricity bill and on the earth's resources! Unlike
elements, the infrared heating panels also dry out moisture from materials while
The humidity in the room is maintained so that the air does not become dry to breathe.

What is the difference between your infrared heating panels and regular ones?
element?

Are infrared heating panels and infrared heaters the same thing?

No, infrared heating panels are not the same thing
like the infrared heat lamps that are often found in outdoor cafes, for example.
Infrared heat lamps are better suited for patios or open balconies than for
heat up a whole rum.Infravsleeve panels are used indoors to warm up
homes. They provide even and comfortable heat in the rooms without the panel feeling too
warm. They also use much less energy than an infrared heat lamp.

Technical issues

Is it the same technology as in an IR sauna?

It is basically the same technology that is
behind the IR sauna. However, it is not exactly the same wavelength on our panels and it
used in an IR sauna.

How much power do Infracenter's infrared heating panels consume?

We have several different sizes of panels,
which draws anything from 200 watts to 1,400 watts. It is important to know that during a
During the winter months, the panel is usually only active for eight to twelve hours a day,
provided that the panel is properly dimensioned and controlled via a thermostat. On
During the summer months, they are much smaller.

How quickly do infrared heating panels heat surfaces?

It only takes a few minutes before you feel
the heat from the panel. Then it depends very much on the environment how long
It takes a while for all surfaces to get warm.

Does Infracenter help with setting the thermostat?

We are specialists in infrared heating, but not
on all the settings on the thermostats. All the material we have is on
website under manuals. Go under the correct thermostat and scroll down to find
you manualerna.DIP-the switches (the two small buttons on the back of the thermostat)
are rarely changed. They have a good original setting. Feel free to ask your
electrician for help. They are very experienced in setting thermostats.

Is it a disadvantage to oversize it?

No, it is not a disadvantage to choose one
package that is a little oversized. It will not draw more power
because the thermostat will still turn off when your set temperature is
achieved. But a larger package also gives you two big advantages: 1. It gets hot
faster.2. The moisture is expelled faster.

What does IP class mean?

Electrical appliances are marked with a
enclosure class, so-called IP class, to indicate the degree of protection against water and
dust. The abbreviation IP stands for International Protection and represents a
international way of coding different enclosure classes. The designation indicates which
protection an enclosure provides against access to hazardous parts inside the enclosure, and protection
for equipment inside an enclosure against the ingress of solid objects or water.
Dust particles are considered solid objects.l.Detta The numbers stand for: The first
the number (intrusion of solid objects) is indicated with a value from zero to six
which tells how tight an enclosure is. The number zero means it is completely
unprotected while the number six means that the enclosure is dustprooft.Ffirst digit:0
No protection.1 Protection against ingress of solid objects larger than 50 millimeters.2
Protection against ingress of solid objects larger than 12 millimeters.3 Protection against
ingress of solid objects larger than 2.5 millimeters.4 Protection against ingress
of solid objects larger than 1 millimeter.5 Dust-protected.6 Dust-tightt.Den Other
the number (water ingress) is given with a value from zero to nine and
tells how well a casing resists water. The number zero means it is not
has any protection against water at all and the number eight means it can be submerged in
water without getting hurt or getting farlig.Andra number:0 No protection.1 Protected
against dripping water.2 Protected against dripping water. The appliance must not be tilted more than
than max 15° from the normal angle.3 Protected against splashing water. Max angle 60°.4
Protected against splashing water from all angles.5 Protected against flushing water
from nozzle.6 Protected against heavy water overspray.7 Can be submerged
temporarily in water without damage.8 Suitable for long-term immersion in
water, according to the manufacturer's instructions.9 Protected against hot water with high
pressureFor example, IP20 is most common indoors, outdoors protection against
ingress of water, for example IP23. The degree of protection required depends on
on where and how the electrical materials are placed. IPX4 is assumed to provide protection for
ingress of solid objects equivalent to IP24 without the manufacturer having to
specify X as our law requires tamper-proof electrical material.

Your shopping cart

Customer service

About Us

Select option