Restaurant Infrared Heaters

What is the difference between conventional and restaurant infrared heating?

Conventional convection heaters warm the air whereas infrared heaters warm all objects and surfaces in a room. These items store the heat and radiate it evenly to the room. This process produces a much more comfortable heat direction flow and room climate thus reducing the formation of dust and keeps the air less dry. Further advantages includes lower electricity costs, no maintenance costs (lamp last 9000 hours) and a simple mounting and their appealing design.

Does it make sense to use Infrared heaters instead of oil or gas heaters?

Yes if you are using Techilamp’s residential infrared heater! We are 80% more economical than gas and 75% cheaper than oil heaters. Our home infrared heaters are the most efficient form of heating by far.

How long does an infrared heater take to warm up a room?

Instantly! Our heaters generate instant, radiant heat – no waiting on gas heaters to warm up an area. Infrared heaters will keep you warm even when it is windy as they are completely unaffected by the wind!

What are infrared Rays?

Infrared rays are like sunrays, electromagnetic waves. Infrared heaters make use of short wave infrared rays that are absorbed on a surface and do not penetrate the skin. Infrared rays do not have any negative effect on organisms but are perceived as a pleasant heat radiation.

What do I get when I buy an infrared heater?

1 x Heater

1.5m cord with plug

2 x screws

1 x instruction manual

Can I place an infrared heater on a movable stand?

Yes! We provide Tripod stands that a heater is mounted onto.

Can I place an Infrared heater onto the floor?

No it is very dangerous and generates too much heat.

We however, have a Snuggy Footwarmer if you require something small on the floor to keep your feet warm.

How many infrared heaters do I need per a room?

It depends on the size of your room and what wattages you may want.

Insulated areas – 12-16 square metres

Uninsulated areas – 8-12 square metres

Draughty areas – 6-8 square metres.

Can I mount the heaters myself?

Yes they are very easy to install it’s a simple plug in system with a 1.5m cord.

Otherwise please phone or email for our net available electrician that can come and help you.

Where in my restaurant must the heaters be mounted?

Either wall mounted or ceiling mounted.

How can the heaters be controlled?

There are no thermosats on the heaters. The main reason for this lies in the fact that it messes the lamps lifespan up being switched on and off.

We however sell Infrared movement sensors as space may not be occupied in a room while a heater is on so the heater will switch off and switch back on again when someone enters.