Warm electrical panels for the wall. Infrared heating panels

Infrared electrical panel

When choosing heating devices, many of us prefer to get acquainted with the latest market innovations, which help us appreciate the benefits of comfort and coziness. A similar situation exists with electric thermal panels. They have already won the love of American and European buyers, and have now appeared on the Russian market.

There are several types of such devices. These are design radiators and infrared installations. How do they differ from simple devices, where are they best used, and what features and advantages do they have? All this is discussed in the article.

Infrared heating devices

The purpose of infrared panels is the main or additional heating of residential, administrative, children's and commercial institutions. What are these devices?

This is an ordinary plasterboard sheet, on the back of which there are several layers of electrical insulation. A carbon thread is laid on top of them. It acts as a heater. The heating element has additional protection. A decorative protective layer from polymers. Infrared thermal panels are connected to a regular 220 V outlet.

What other technical features do the described devices have? The main one is the principle of heating the room. Unlike convectors, infrared thermal panels emit waves that heat not the air in the room, but the objects in it. The heat produced can be compared to the warmth of a night fire, wood burning fireplace, Russian stove or sun rays.

What advantages does this heating option provide?

  • Firstly, with its help you can more rationally distribute heat flows throughout the room, while saving on electricity.
  • Secondly, infrared electric heaters do not dry the air. It maintains the required threshold of humidity, so that a person feels more comfortable and there is no feeling of stuffiness.
  • Thirdly, it is possible to minimize the occurrence of convection currents. Dust does not rise from the floor, its particles do not burn, so there is no characteristic odor in the room. This same circumstance completely eliminates the occurrence of drafts.

But the most important advantage of thermal panels is the creation of a special comfortable atmosphere during the cold season. Its basis is a temperature close to the temperature of the human body.

Energy Saving Technologies

Modern technologies provide high energy savings. Why does this happen? Such devices are connected to automatic regulator, which allows you to control the microclimate in a separate room.

The system equalizes the air temperature at floor and ceiling levels. Objects in the room gradually accumulate heat and only then release its excess to the space. Thanks to this, it is possible to warm up large rooms very quickly, creating comfortable warmth for a person. At the same time, energy savings are at least 40%.

Wide design possibilities

Heater with design

The use of the described devices allows you to completely abandon complex communication systems consisting of radiators and main pipes. They are used when installing traditional water heating systems. Simple electrical panels can be installed on any horizontal surface. And not only on the walls, but also on the ceilings, where heating installations also demonstrate their effectiveness. At the same time, the quality of their work does not suffer in any way. The presence of a thermostat simplifies the management and operation of electrical infrared panels.

Note! The plasterboard base and the heating temperature of the slate circuit, which can only heat up to a maximum of 50 degrees, allow, if necessary, to further decorate the surface of the described devices. You can glue wallpaper on them, lay tiles and other decorative finishing materials.

Numerous studies have shown that infrared radiation is completely safe for human health. Its range corresponds to the range of thermal radiation of the human body and is 5–20 microns. Therefore, such heating is comfortably perceived by the human body. It has been noticed that under the influence of long waves, blood circulation, muscle nutrition and oxygen supply to tissues improve. This improves your health and strengthens your immune system.

Thanks to this effect, infrared radiation is widely used in physiotherapy today. Namely, in complexes that make it possible to relax and get rid of the consequences of constant stress.

Note! When using infrared heating panels, it is possible to completely get rid of drafts, and the air in the room does not lose its humidity and always remains fresh. This has a beneficial effect on children's health. They suffer less from colds, and allergy sufferers do not experience the discomfort associated with dangerous reactions.

Panel safety

Infrared thermal panels are safe to use. And all because they are made from environmentally friendly pure materials. In addition, drywall does not burn and does not emit toxic substances when heated. Manufacturers claim that their products can be used as unattended primary heating.

The simplicity of the design does not impede its effectiveness. The service life of devices is practically unlimited. After all, in the production process of electrical panels only moisture resistant drywall And a heating element, creating a low temperature. Thanks to this, it cannot burn out like an electric heating element.

Where can electrical panels be used?

Infrared thermal panels have a wide range of applications. And all because they are not inferior either in functionality or efficiency to convectors and radiators. At the same time, their cost is affordable, and you can install thermal panels yourself, without the help of professional craftsmen.

In a city apartment with central heating, heating panels allow you to survive bad weather in the off-season without using oil radiators and others electrical installations. To appreciate the advantages of the described devices, it is enough to install thermal panels in the apartment, the total power of which is only 50% of the calculated power. By the way, the latter depends on the volume of the room.

IN country house infrared panels will easily provide basic heating, but only where there are no interruptions in the supply of electricity. Another important condition- availability of serviceable and powerful wiring. Before installing the panels, it is advisable to install a separate cable with enough power to connect electrical appliances new generation.

Often, those who live outside the city permanently prefer to use solid fuel or gas boilers, but in addition to them, install electric infrared panels on the walls as a backup. This option allows you to organize some autonomy and leave the house without fear of it freezing in the cold due to the impossibility of Once again refuel the solid fuel boiler.

The built-in thermostat allows you to adjust the temperature in the range from 5 to 40 degrees. Thermal panels do not heat up more strongly, so they can be installed in children's rooms without fear that children will be injured by touching a hot surface.

How are thermal panels mounted and transported?

Installation in the house

What sizes can thermal panels have? They can fit to size plasterboard sheets. Therefore, if plasterboard is used to decorate the premises, you can immediately take care of both the heating of the room and its decoration.

Conventional thermal panels are mounted in the same way as sheets of drywall, on metal profiles. Their design is such that it is possible to perform both open and hidden installation. The main thing is to correctly remove and connect the electrical outlets. A special hole is provided for the output of contacts.

As a rule, bends are made and laid in a cable channel. It simultaneously provides open access to them and hides them from prying eyes.

Note! The back side of the panels must be insulated using a layer of insulation. Manufacturers pack thermal infrared panels in special packaging, which guarantees the safety of the installation during transportation.

Available options

On sale today you can find several options for thermal infrared panels:

  1. Wall models.
  2. Accumulator devices.
  3. Window sill thermal panels.
  4. Ceilings made in the “Amstrong” style.
  5. Ceiling-mounted electrical panels.

The name contains the principle of using heating systems. You can also find electrical panels on sale, the front side of which resembles volcanic lava or granules natural stone. Domestic manufacturers produce devices that look like paintings, complex art objects, and unusual decorative panels, which fit perfectly into the concepts of modern styles.

Existing Alternatives

Electric convector EVUT ROSS

Not everyone today decides to use infrared panels. Electric and water thermal panels can serve as a simpler and more familiar alternative.

The former produce heat by converting electricity. Their use is appropriate when it is not possible to connect pipes with coolant to a separate room. Different power, different sizes, different materials used in manufacturing - the choice is huge. Therefore, it will be easy to choose something specific just for yourself.

There are also electrical panels on sale that are a “symbiosis” of a radiator and a convector. They are usually equipped with two heating elements, one of which creates infrared heat, and the other provides convection currents.

Water thermal panels are ordinary panel radiators, connected to common system heating or DHW system. The most popular device is a water heated towel rail. They are very easy to install and “live” in autonomous systems. In systems central heating they are vulnerable. Very often, water panels break down due to poor quality of the coolant, as well as due to surges in its pressure.

But the service life can be increased by connecting an adapter - an intermediate heat exchanger. It is connected to the panel in parallel.

Conclusion

New thermal panels help to effectively heat rooms through radiant heat. It heats not the air in the room, but objects. They accumulate heat and gradually release it to the space, creating a favorable microclimate. The thermostat installed on the devices allows you to accurately maintain the specified parameters and ensures the safe operation of the described devices.

Most traditional home heating systems and space heaters use thermal energy to heat air, which also heats objects. However, infrared heating panels differ from them in that they are capable of transforming electrical energy to thermal. The heat from such panels resembles the heat coming from natural sources such as the rays of the sun, fire or fireplace, and this helps create a more comfortable atmosphere.

Today we will talk about the features and advantages of infrared heating using special stoves. In addition, you will read reviews from those who have installed similar heating systems at home.

Operating principle of infrared heating plates

As is known, the area of ​​heated surfaces significantly exceeds the dimensions of conventional heating devices. Infrared cookers can heat a room four times faster than conventional devices due to the fact that the surfaces absorb well infrared rays.

The rays from the stoves are best directed at furniture, which, after absorption, could act as a source of heat. And to prevent heat from leaking into the street, do not direct the rays of the heat source onto the following surfaces:

  • walls;
  • ceilings;
  • doors;
  • window.

Among other things, infrared heaters, unlike conventional ones, do not absorb oxygen. They're great Suitable for heating the following premises:

  • apartments;
  • private houses;
  • retail space;
  • office premises;
  • industrial premises with high ceilings;
  • storage facilities;
  • open areas, etc.

Advantages of infrared heating plates

Infrared heating stoves have the following main advantages compared to traditional heating systems:

  • rooms can be heated up to 50 degrees;
  • the ability to maintain optimal levels of temperature and humidity;
  • lack of convection air currents that raise dust.

The infrared heating type can be installed in different ways; it can be either the main or secondary heating system paired with another type. To choose most suitable type heating for your home, you need to take into account the heating system you already have, the materials from which the house is built and much more.

According to customer reviews, main characteristics The reasons why they choose these heating devices are as follows:

  • the presence of a thermostat that allows you to maintain a certain mode and save energy;
  • achieving a minimum difference between the air temperature on the ceiling and on the floor during heating;
  • lack of pipes, radiators and boilers;
  • the ability to place the panel both on the ceiling and on the wall, the effect will be the same;
  • the possibility of laying tiles or drywall on top of the panels and even gluing wallpaper on top;
  • the service life of infrared devices reaches 50 years;
  • high level of fire safety;
  • environmental friendliness of the device.

Classification of infrared panels

Infrared panels are two main types:

  • mounted. Such panels most often have a colored metal body, which is heated by an infrared emitter. The device is connected via a socket and can be placed either separately or attached to the wall;
  • built-in The base of such a panel consists of plasterboard, it contains two layers of emitter and insulation. At the top there is an IR emitter in the form of a carbon conductive thread, and on top of it protective covering made of polymer. The panel is connected to a 220 V network.

There are also designer Wall panels which are available in different sizes and color solutions. In addition, you can purchase a panel in the form of a plinth, which is attached around the perimeter of the premises instead of the usual one.

If you decorate the walls with plasterboard, wall view heating can be used as the main one. When you have another type of heating at home, for example, a source running on solid or liquid fuel, infrared panels can serve backup source heating

However, along with positive characteristics, given The system also has its disadvantages, which are often mentioned in customer reviews:

  • the heat from the rays is felt quickly, however, the effect infrared heating body is too pointy. It will be very hot in one place and cold in another;
  • if heat affects the human body unevenly, he will suffer from headaches and complain of constant fatigue;
  • infrared stoves do not heat the air, but objects; sometimes this can cause a plastic smell to appear if they are directed at equipment;
  • the power of the device is about 1200 W, but it can heat a room of up to 8 square meters;
  • Waves of infrared rays can adversely affect vision.

Features of the use of film infrared heating

main feature The advantage of film-type infrared heating is that it does not need to transport heat from its source, which sometimes causes heat loss. Also the film can be placed anywhere: at least on the floor, at least on the wall or even on the ceiling. Moreover, if the film is placed on the ceiling, it will occupy about two-thirds of its area, and this will allow the room to be heated more evenly. If desired, the film can be equipped with decor.

However, never install the infrared heating source under stretch ceiling made of PVC materials or fabric.

First you should place it above the film plasterboard frame, A decorative finishing must not contain metal.

Such a system has the following advantages:

  • the only necessary communication is electricity;
  • no need to purchase boilers or have additional premises for installing the system;
  • the system does not freeze;
  • the ability to quickly reinstall everything in another location;
  • no need for regular system maintenance, ease of use;
  • absence of noise and combustion products;
  • the system does not suffer from voltage surges;
  • duration of operation (up to 20 years).

However, film infrared heating also has significant drawback: it is quite energy-intensive and will require significant energy costs.

Other types of infrared heating

Ceiling-type infrared heating sources quite economical and can be installed in rooms with a ceiling height of three meters. In addition, they operate silently, can heat a certain area of ​​the room, are environmentally friendly and convenient in terms of installation and subsequent operation.

For suspended ceilings, some infrared heating manufacturers have provided special cassette-type heaters that are mounted in the ceiling.

However, along with high electricity consumption, infrared ceiling-type hanging heaters have another drawback, this time of an aesthetic nature: they are not always easily combined in terms of style with overall design interior

And wall-mounted infrared panels are a good alternative traditional heating radiators. They are thin and can be different sizes and are easy to install with your own hands.

Where is the best place to install an infrared heater?

In recent years, in the market of electric heating devices, experts have noted a sharp increase in demand for infrared heaters. This is due to the fact that, due to their high consumer qualities and unique technical characteristics, today there are no devices equal to them in terms of heating efficiency and efficiency.

Electric infrared heating panels are best suited for permanent installation on any horizontal surfaces. They are absolutely safe to use and have a number of advantages over traditional ones. electric convectors and fan heaters.

The infrared thermal panel is so simple that one can only wonder why the spread of these inexpensive but such effective devices is only happening now.

The design of the IR device consists of a dielectric base, on top of which a carbon black thread is laid. Due to the high resistance of the latter, passing through carbon fiber electricity helps to warm it up. The heater is covered with a special decorative coating, which acts as an emitter of infrared waves. The design of the panel provides temperature control with built-in or remote sensors.

The operating principle of thermal panels was borrowed from the Sun. Like our star, they transfer heat not by convection, but by radiation, heating the surfaces of objects directly. Wherein thermal energy passes through the air with virtually no loss (if dispersion is not taken into account). The emissivity of infrared heaters is most effective in the microwave range, at wavelengths from 3 microns. Such rays are able to penetrate under human skin, heating tissues and blood vessels, which promotes the rapid spread of heat throughout the body.

Benefits of installing infrared equipment

About the advantages electrical systems A lot has been said about heating, so let’s consider the advantages of infrared thermal panels relative to traditional convectors and fan heaters:

  • high mechanical strength- even after a shock and fall, the device will work as if nothing had happened.
  • low power consumption. Two factors contribute to this. The first is the absence of losses due to air heating. Secondly, radiation allows you to reduce the temperature in the room by 3-4 ºС, which makes it possible to save up to 25% of electricity.
  • ease of installation - just install the heater and plug it into a regular outlet, because the power of household wall panels rarely exceeds 1.2 kW.
  • infrared thermal panels do not dry the air or promote its mixing, so there are no heated air currents that raise dust.
  • The devices are absolutely silent.
  • Voltage changes in the electrical network do not affect the heating operation.

Of course, even such significant advantages will not force you to abandon a water heating system, but in some cases they can become a decisive factor when choosing equipment.

Classification of IR panels

In view of huge amount models of infrared heaters, it is impossible to classify them according to all parameters within one article. However, let us highlight a number design features, which will allow you to identify several types of devices.

Depending on the design and installation method, thermal panels can be divided into built-in and wall-mounted:


Based on the type of installation, infrared panels can be divided into the following groups:



Infrared panels can also be classified by wavelength. Since short-wave radiation accompanies heating above 300 ºС, such heaters are used in production premises, most often placing them under the ceiling. In everyday life, devices with long-wave radiation are installed. They provide “soft” heat and are absolutely harmless to others, although they are not as effective as short-wave emitters.

Scope of application

Due to their many advantages, infrared heating panels have a very wide range of applications. The high efficiency and cost-effectiveness of heaters contribute to their use for heating production areas, and ease of installation and comfort allow them to occupy a leading position in the field of electric heating of private households.

In an apartment, infrared heating is most often used sporadically, during the off-season, when centralized system heating is not yet turned on, or is already turned off. In a country house or dacha, in the absence of other alternatives (there is no gas, and the cost of firewood or coal is prohibitively high), heating with electric energy is sometimes the only way out.


You can install an electric boiler and water system heating. But what to do during a long absence of the owners? It is unprofitable to constantly heat a house, and adding antifreeze to the heating system is unreasonably expensive. Installing infrared panels eliminates most of these difficult issues, providing heat literally in the first minutes after switching on.

With other heating schemes there is also something to do for the panels. We are talking about cases where it is necessary to increase the temperature in a certain area of ​​the room. Zone heating will reduce the overall temperature, so by setting the main heating to a more economical mode, you can save money.

Manufacturers and prices

Many companies around the world are engaged in the production of infrared panels. Such production has also been established in Russia. Among foreign manufacturers we can highlight the Czech FENIX TRADING, the Italian AIR COMFORT, the Swedish FRICO and ENERGOTECH. Their wall panels are leaders in the group of devices with surface heating of no more than 100 ºС.

It is impossible to ignore the infrared panels STEP (LUCH group of companies from Tyumen) and PION (Fitting Atelier LLC). Their equipment, as well as the products of the domestic company TCT, does not lag behind the leaders in all respects. At the same time, the price of products Russian manufacturers lower than the cost of foreign analogues by 30 - 40%.

The specialists from PIROX (Norway) and the already named FENIX are best able to create powerful ceiling equipment. In the same row are the products of the Russian TST and ENERGOSTANDART. Most often, heaters with a power of 2 kW and above are installed in industrial premises, but they will be quite appropriate in a country cottage, with a ceiling height of 3.5 meters.


Traditionally high quality(as well as the exorbitant cost) the heater models differ from STIEBEL ELTRON (Germany) and POLARIS (England), but in this case the high price is quite justified - the products of these brands most often appear in the premium segment of the market.

The cost of infrared panels directly depends on the material used and the brand. So, for glass models with a power of 500 W, the price starts from 10,000 rubles for an imported product and from 6,000 rubles for a domestic device. At the same time, metal heaters with the same characteristics can be purchased for 5,000 and 2,500 rubles, respectively. Every additional 100 watts adds about 10% to the total. Finishing products with stone or wood, as well as styling for fireplaces, etc. can increase the initial cost by an order of magnitude. In this case, you will have to pay extra not so much for the material, but for unique design and brand.

Infrared heating is the most popular for heating a private home. It functions differently than a more conventional convector. The waves emitted by the heater heat up objects, and they give off some of the heat and heat the air. A person in the room is literally enveloped in warmth from all sides. An infrared heater can be used as a main heating device and as additional heating to create the most comfortable conditions in a certain area, for example: near a desktop, in a relaxation area, on a terrace. Such heaters are very suitable for heating even very large areas. With their help, you can simply create the required temperature in the room, and this can be done in a zoned manner.

Infrared heaters are much better and more functional than thermal water batteries, as they are suitable for absolutely any room, regardless of its size and purpose. As a result, the entire area of ​​the room is heated evenly. Infrared heating devices are presented in a wide range and have several options.

In particular, we can distinguish such models as:

  • Wall-mounted;
  • Floor-standing;
  • Ceiling.

With infrared heating ceiling heaters Such units are installed towards the ceiling, and due to this, the heat flow is directed downwards and diverges to the sides.

Important! The ceiling heating device includes a reflective element and a plate made of aluminum emitting electromagnetic waves a certain length.

Ceiling heaters are often used in a country house as an additional source of heat. They are attached to the ceiling and do not take up free space in the room. It is worth remembering that such heating devices are well suited for those who have high ceilings, since otherwise the floor covering may become very hot, which will result in its damage.

Wall-mounted heating ultraviolet devices designed for heating country house, and can be a good alternative to conventional heating using radiators. The wall device is very convenient and functional and can be very easily mounted on the wall yourself. As floor systems For heating, film mats are widely used, to which flat heating elements are attached. Heaters similar type Ideal for any floor, regardless of the finish.

Description of infrared panels

Recently, infrared panels have been in great demand, as they are of high quality and unique technical characteristics.

The design of such a device is quite simple and consists of:

  • Dielectric base;
  • Carbon thread;
  • Decorative coating emitter;
  • Built-in and remote temperature sensors.

A panel heater works on the principle of ultraviolet radiation, heating not the air, but the surface of objects, which then give off some of the heat. Depending on the design of the heating device and the method of its installation, thermal panels are divided into built-in and wall-mounted. The basis for built-in models is plasterboard with a heater and thermal insulation applied to it. The surface is covered with a protective element, which at the same time acts as a decorative element.

Frame hanging panels made of metal, glass or heat-resistant plastic. The heater of such a device is tightly closed with a reflective screen made of ceramic or aluminum. Depending on the thickness of the decorative coating, the service life of the heaters largely depends, which often reaches 25 years.

Heating with infrared heaters

Infrared radiators, like any other heaters, have their certain pros and cons. This device allows you to create the most comfortable living conditions in your home.

The main advantages of an infrared heater can be considered as follows::

  • Infrared radiation is similar to ultraviolet heating;
  • You can apply it zonally;
  • Combines well with floor and wall decorative coverings;
  • Low level of inertia;
  • Power fluctuations are not critical for them.

The electrical energy consumed when using such a heating system is approximately 50 W/m2 per hour. Despite the fact that such a system has many advantages, there are also certain disadvantages. One of the disadvantages is that heating is based on electromagnetic radiation, which does not always have a positive effect on the human body. In addition, static electricity accumulates on surfaces, attracting dust.

Regular heating household appliances may lead to their malfunction. In addition, using certain types of infrared heaters may require a significant investment Money, and it is also important to install them correctly, which only an experienced master can handle.

Film heating

In a private house, a heating radiator may not be entirely functional, which is why many people prefer infrared heating devices, which are much warmer, regardless of the fact that there is severe frost outside. Heating with such heaters is comparable to ultraviolet rays. However, it is worth remembering that film heating is best used not as the main one, but additional heating at home, since its performance depends entirely on an uninterrupted supply of electricity.

Film infrared emitters are considered very good device, however, for quality heating you need to make certain calculations, namely:

  • The total area of ​​the house and each room where the film will be installed;
  • Quantity window openings and their sizes;
  • Method of thermal insulation of foundation and walls;
  • Electric power.

To heat a house that is well insulated from the inside and outside, 50 W/hour per meter of heated area is sufficient. If you need to heat panel house, then in this case much more power will be required, for example 180 W/hour. However, it is worth noting that after thorough warming up automatic system switches to maintenance mode constant temperature. Ultraviolet heating of a home with film panels is energy-saving, as it consumes much less electricity than floor-mounted infrared heaters.

Using infrared heating panels

Infrared heating panels are characterized by their ability to convert electrical energy into heat. Their action is comparable to ultraviolet radiation. It is worth noting that they do not absorb oxygen, unlike other heaters.

Infrared plates are very suitable for heating rooms such as:

  • Apartments of any type;
  • Private mansions and small houses;
  • Office premises;
  • Production premises;
  • Warehouses;
  • Open areas.

The main characteristics of such heating devices the following are considered: the presence of a thermostat, a minimum temperature difference in the area of ​​the floor or ceiling, the absence of radiators, pipes, boilers, it is possible to place the panel on the wall or ceiling, a long period of operation, environmental friendliness. Infrared heating devices are presented in the most various sizes and color solutions. That is why everyone can choose the required option for themselves, depending on the stylistic decision of the house.

You can purchase a model made in the form of a plinth, which can be attached around the perimeter of the room instead of the usual one. This belt type infrared heating device.

Features of infrared heating systems

An infrared device for heating any type of room is considered the best and most functional. Heating with infrared lamps has many advantages over many other heating devices. Before purchasing and installing such heating devices, you must carefully carry out all the required calculations.

Expenses consist of items such as:

  • Cost of equipment;
  • Installation costs;
  • Operating costs.

When making calculations, it is necessary to take into account the area of ​​​​the room where you need to carry out installation work. Experts recommend not covering the entire area, but only partially installing a film coating.

Before selecting and installing an infrared heater, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics of the system, as well as the features of this heating method for a certain type of room. If you carry out all the calculations and installation correctly, then an infrared heating system can be very profitable and rational.

Infrared heating device (video)

An infrared heating system can be a very economical, rational and easy-to-install option for primary or additional heating for a country house.

Examples of infrared heating (photo)

Which heating system is the most efficient? How to choose energy-efficient heaters for your home? There is no clear answer to these questions. You should always take into account the cost and availability of energy resources, the willingness to carry out major renovation equipment, reliability of electrical networks, etc. Our search for the “golden mean” in the matter of choosing energy-saving heaters came down to electric infrared panels. But why specifically on them? Let's take a closer look.

Infrared panels heat a room mainly through long-wave infrared radiation. And it would seem, what’s special here? After all, any heater does this to one degree or another, and not only a heater: any body heated to a certain temperature begins to emit waves in this spectrum. The difference is that such panels provide 70% of heating through radiation, and only 30% through convection. Radiators heat the room mainly due to the latter. But why is infrared heating better? To do this, let us find out the nature of the phenomenon itself. By the way, you can purchase panels at the Nikaten Trading House: http://Krasnodar.nikaten.rf

Infrared radiation: nature and properties

Infrared radiation is included in the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun. Using this part of the spectrum, heat is transferred directly to the ground, various subjects and bodies, which in turn heat the air. It’s not for nothing that these rays are also called heat rays.

Solar radiation spectrum

But not only the Sun is a source of heat rays. As we have already said, any surface heated to a certain temperature emits infrared waves. The human body is no exception, the length of heat rays is approximately 10 microns (see Fig. 1). It is waves of this length that are the most favorable for humans; the human body perceives them as “its own.” Therefore, infrared rays have found successful use in therapeutic and preventive medicine. They help strengthen the immune system and contribute to the overall strengthening of all vital important systems body. Under the influence of heat rays, blood circulation is stimulated, the supply of human body cells with necessary substances is improved, metabolism and regenerative processes are accelerated. This list can be continued for a very long time.

How do electric infrared panels work?

We found out that infrared rays are carriers of heat, which is so necessary for normal life. human body. Now let's figure out how such panels help provide heat to the entire house.

The electric infrared panel is ceramic plate, which contains a resistive heating element inside. When current passes through such an element, it heats up and the heat is transferred to the ceramic plate. But why ceramics?

Ceramic infrared panels in the interior

Firstly, she has high heat capacity. On the one hand, this is a minus, since it takes from 10 to 20 minutes for the surface of the stove to heat up to operating temperature. On the other hand, this is a big plus, because such material promotes uniform heating of the entire surface of the device and better distribution of rays in the room. In addition, after turning off the power, the surface cools down to room temperature within another 30-40 minutes (which cannot be said about water heating radiators or other heating devices).

Secondly, ceramics - good choice for aesthetic reasons. We will talk about the variety of types of panels below, but for now we will only say that their range will allow you to choose the most suitable model for your interior.

In addition to thermal radiation, ceramic panels provide 30% heating by convection. This is achieved thanks to the presence of a radiator grille on the panel. This design allows you to install the device under a window to form a “thermal barrier” from cold air moving from the glass.

And so, we learned how infrared panels work, and that they provide uniform heating of the room with heat beneficial to the human body. What about the economic benefits of such heating?

Cost-effectiveness of using infrared heating panels

It is generally accepted that with a ceiling height of 2.7 m, to heat 10 m² of area by convection, you need to spend approximately 1 kW of energy, depending on the degree of thermal insulation of the room. But supporters of heating using infrared panels claim that to heat the same area with such devices you need only 0.5 kW. And there are three reasons why this statement is true.

The first is the use of heat rays, which heat walls and objects around (including people’s bodies). Thus, less energy is spent heating the air. Special studies have proven that a person becomes cold in a room with an air temperature of 50 °C, but with specially cooled walls, and he begins to sweat when the walls are very hot and the air temperature is only 10 °C. And this is logical, because if a person is surrounded by cold objects, then she begins to give them her warmth.

The second reason is small heat losses due to low air exchange. This phenomenon is characterized by the air exchange coefficient, which shows how much air left the room and was replaced by fresh air. With an infrared heating system, there are practically no convection currents, so the coefficient value is usually 0.2-0.6. At a time when with convection heating it can reach 4.6 (this value is typical for rooms with intense air exchange, where, for example, doors are often opened).

And the third reason is the uniform distribution of heat throughout the room (Fig. 3). Infrared heating provides heating of objects and walls, and warm air does not collect in useless space near the ceiling, which is typical for a convection system. In addition, with such a system, the air temperature near the floor is noticeably lower, and this negatively affects the comfort of a person’s stay in the room.

Heat distribution at in different ways heating

Now let's move on to the calculations. The simplest and most generally accepted formula for determining the thermal power of equipment is as follows: Q=K*S, where K is the specific thermal power, W/m², and S is the area of ​​the heated room.

For calculation required power infrared heating, take a specific thermal power value from 30 to 75 kW of energy per 1 m², depending on the heat loss in the room. For a building with an area of ​​60 m², approximately 3 kW/h of energy is needed, and this is at a temperature outside the window of -22 °C and +22 °C indoors. How many panels will you need? It depends on the power specific model devices. For example, infrared panels produced by TD Nikaten have a maximum power of 650 W. That is, you will need up to 5 panels to provide your home with comfortable conditions in winter. Agree, this is not so much. But the efficiency of heaters for this type of home is manifested in another way.

Remember when we talked about the ceramic surface that takes up to 40 minutes to cool down? So, thanks to this, there is no point in keeping the heating on all the time. And therefore, thermostats make infrared panels truly energy-saving heaters. A system with such two devices will work only 5-8 hours a day, and will save considerable money without compromising comfort. In addition, this can significantly reduce the load on electrical network(which is difficult to achieve, for example, when using electric boilers or convectors).

Recipe for an energy-saving heater: infrared panel + thermostat

Since infrared panels, like most electrical heating equipment, by themselves are not able to control the temperature in the room; thermostats come to their aid. These devices, combined with temperature sensors, make it possible to constantly maintain comfortable conditions, optimizing energy consumption.

There are thermostats different designs. The most common are devices with mechanical and digital controls (Fig. 4). Digital models, in turn, may have the ability to program an operating schedule, which will allow for maximum energy savings without sacrificing comfort. Programmable thermostats support comfortable temperature only when it is really necessary, and the rest of the time - provide economical heating.

Thermostats trademark terneo for infrared panels: mechanical with installation in a socket box, digital with installation in a socket box, digital with the ability to program a work schedule with installation in a socket box

Thermostats also differ in installation method:

  • for installation in a standard socket box with a diameter of 60 mm;
  • for installation in a “Euro-socket” (Fig. 5);
  • for mounting on a DIN rail in a distribution panel.

The last type is rarely used to control the operation of infrared panels, but the first two are ideal for working in a residential area. Several panels can be connected to one thermostat, based on the maximum power, thus ensuring comfort in a room up to 50 m².

Using an infrared panel together with a plug-in thermostat

The use of infrared panels produced by the Nikaten company, which we have already discussed above, together with terneo™ thermostats allows you to save up to 30% of electricity compared to in the usual way heating

Types and colors of infrared panels

We found that infrared panels help provide a comfortable home, their heating benefits the health of the human body, and in combination with thermostats, they can also significantly reduce energy bills. But one more important advantage Such heating devices are their aesthetic appeal. The ceramic surface can be designed in an elegant square or rectangular shape and in a wide range of colors. Let's take a closer look at their diversity.

For example, let’s take the product range of infrared panels from the already familiar Nikaten company (Fig. 6). Models of thermal panels are presented in six main types, with a power from 200 to 650 W. Small sizes and weight (from 7 to 28 kg) allow the products to be installed on walls, ensuring uniform and efficient heating of the entire room.

Standard sizes of Nikaten infrared panel models

Concerning color range, then it is represented by the four most popular colors, which are most often found in interior decoration (Fig. 7). The available color palette will allow you to use the panels in the bedroom, hallway and corridor, as well as in the bathroom, and even in the children's room.

Color range of Nikaten panels

Today, the company is also developing a series of quartz infrared panels, which are characterized by higher efficiency, and at the same time allow a significant expansion of the color gamut.

Electric infrared panels are a real alternative to traditional ones heating systems. It will take only a few hours to install the entire heating system based on such devices, and it can be turned on immediately after installation work is completed. In addition, infrared panels are energy-saving home heaters. And in combination with high-quality thermostats with the ability to program an operating schedule, you can save up to 30% of money compared to conventional heating.

By choosing infrared panels as a source of primary or additional heating, you can provide your home with comfort for many years.