We are the UK Infrared Experts and are here to help
Here, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about infrared heating systems for wellness and hot yoga and infrared pilates environments. From how they work to their benefits and installation process, we’ve compiled the key details to help you make an informed decision. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please contact us and one of our experts will answer your question as quickly as possible.
Healthier Heating
There are three types of heat transfer: Conduction, Convection and Radiant Heating. Infrared heating is radiant heating and it differs from conduction and convection because it transfers heat to objects and people directly, without heating something else in between (air, water, metal etc.).
Convection heaters heat air, which rises to the ceiling where the heat is not required and can quickly disappear on draughts. Infrared heating directly heats the walls, floor and ceiling of a building to build up thermal mass which will then start radiating back into the room. For this reason, radiant heat transfer is a very efficient form of electric heating.
Far infrared is completely natural and 100% safe, it is radiant heat which humans naturally emit and absorb themselves.
Infrared heating is non convective meaning it does not create airflows on which allergens can travel. In addition, infrared reverses the conditions necessary for damp – creating healthier living environments.
Wider health benefits are increasingly cited by the wellness and fitness sectors, infrared already widely used in saunas, baby incubators and heated workouts. Benefits include improved strength, mentally and physically, enhanced flexibility and improved circulation.
Installation & Maintenance
We provide a comprehensive installation service, delivered either by our expert in-house installation team or through our extensive, UK wide installer network. Contact Herschel on our “Find UK Installers” page to find details of an installer near you.
If you want to become a Herschel installer, you can also apply from this page.
Infrared heaters are solid state with no moving parts and require no maintenance or servicing, unlike heat pumps and boilers. This represents a significant cost saving over the lifetime of the heating system.
Longest track record
At Herschel we have the most extensive experience of the application of Far Infrared in the UK (check our Residential and Commercial Case Study pages). Effective heating is all about matching the right heater to the right requirement and we have many years experience in this: helping us develop not only our estimating models, but also driving product development too.
Best heaters and widest choice and quality
Herschel has developed heaters to provide the best combination of quality, performance and price available. We have the largest range of heaters available for the widest range of applications. All of our heaters have been extensively tested to UK and International standards and carry best in class warranties. We are the number one UK infrared manufacturer and supplier and also distribute our heaters globally, across Europe, North and Latin America and the Southern hemisphere.
Integrity
You can be sure that when you deal with Herschel, you will receive the highest specification advice ensuring you will be purchasing the right heater for the right application. Key benefits:
- Free delivery to UK and mainland Europe for online purchases;
- No need to register your warranty if you buy direct from us;
- No quibbles replacement of qualifying warranty claims;
- Access to Herschel technical support.
Controls
Yes. InfraSense™ incorporates a simple to use touch screen control tablet ensuring users can easily control the heaters in the studio. The touch screen enables InfraSense™’s intelligent automatic mode, allowing the heaters to automatically adjust power levels to keep the temperature consistent in each area of the space. This feature allows you to avoid having to manually monitor and adjust power levels throughout sessions. If you did want to manually control the heaters, then the touch screen control tablet can be used to easily choose your zone, then select the desired temperature. We are also happy to provide additional advice over the phone or email to assist in any way required.
InfraSense™ offers an unrivalled level of control and flexibility for heating large spaces. Some of the benefits of InfraSense™ over other systems are:
Temperature Reading
InfraSense™ scans the heated zone every second and is constantly measuring the radiant temperature. As infrared heats people and objects directly, this offers a much more accurate and efficient way of measuring comfort levels as opposed to measuring air temperature. The radiant temperature is also a more accurate reflection of how warm people are.
Automatic Heating
InfraSense™ allows you to ensure every single occupied area in a building is being gently warmed to the same level. If one particular area of the building is typically cooler than others (e.g., if it is by a door or window), the InfraSense™ system will be able to detect this and adjust its power levels accordingly. Contrastingly if an area takes less time to warm up, the InfraSense™ will detect this and lower (or turn off) its power levels where needed. These automatic adjustments not only maintain a consistent level of comfort throughout the building, but also ensure no areas are being under or overheated, resulting in the heaters running the most efficient way possible.
Remote Updates
We are constantly developing our InfraSense™ system, introducing new and exciting features to help you heat your space in the most efficient way possible.