{"id":1382,"date":"2014-01-17T22:32:54","date_gmt":"2014-01-18T05:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/?p=1382"},"modified":"2022-12-12T12:41:26","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T19:41:26","slug":"how-quartz-infrared-heaters-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.portablefireplace.com\/blog\/how-quartz-infrared-heaters-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Quartz Infrared Heaters Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Quartz infrared heaters are highly efficient, ecofriendly, and have a longer lifespan than other supplemental heat sources. Infrared light is a specific wavelength that is associated with the red end of the visible spectrum. We won\u2019t drag you through another science lesson but there are some fundamentals that you should know in order to understand how quartz infrared heaters work.<\/p>\n

How Infrared Works<\/h2>\n

Electromagnetic radiation is used to transfer energy from one object to another. The wave length of these infrared rays is anywhere from 780nm to 1mm<\/strong>. Very miniscule if you don\u2019t already get the picture. Heat is produced when energy (electricity) is transferred through a coiled tungsten wire. Emitting a range of low, medium, and high energy waves, infrared light is used in a variety of applications.<\/p>\n

Originally discovered in the 1800\u2019s by a British Astronomer by the name of Sir William Herschel, it wasn\u2019t until the 1940\u2019s that infrared heat became popular. While there are 8 variations of infrared heat, this article will focus on the basics of infrared quartz heaters in particular.<\/p>\n

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Infrared Quartz Heat Lamps<\/h2>\n

Infrared Quartz Heat Lamps were developed in the 1950\u2019s by General Electric<\/strong>. These heat lamps create energy using a combination of iodine and pressurized halogen gas. When this mixture occurs, tungsten atoms from the filament regenerate. Because of this occurrence, halogen lamps have been known to last much longer<\/strong> than comparable incandescent heat lamps that you\u2019ll find in bathrooms.<\/p>\n

The outside of these infrared heat lamps have the appearance of glass but they are actually made of quartz; hence the name Infrared Quartz Heat Lamp. These lamps operate at such high temperatures that they will easily melt standard glass. Halogen space heaters produce immense amount of heat and as such, are often used<\/a> as outdoor patio heaters. More than likely, you\u2019ve seen these heaters out at hotels, bars, and upscale restaurants<\/a> but you probably didn\u2019t know what they were.<\/p>\n

Hot air naturally rises so heat is directed using reflective materials that cover infrared quartz heat lamps<\/strong>. These Stainless steel covers have a commercial appearance with a contemporary appeal. Using these covers as guides, quartz heaters are able to produce a concentrated flow of heat to a desired area. This is what makes them ideal for outdoor dining events, backyard parties, or even just a night out star gazing. Best of all, infrared quartz heat lamps produce heat instantly!<\/p>\n

Why Choose Infrared Quartz Heaters?<\/h2>\n

Infrared heaters are extremely efficient, contributing only 12-14 cents per hour<\/strong> to your total electric bill. Turn up the heat! There\u2019s no need to \u201clet your heater warm up\u201d because these units produce heat immediately. Operating upwards of 1,500 degrees Celsius<\/strong>, halogen patio heaters provide more BTU\u2019s than traditional wood fire stoves. You don\u2019t have to worry about it getting chilly outside, these bad boys have heat to spare.
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