Radiant Heaters Explained

How Does Radiant Heating Work?

Heating Objects Rather than the Air

Unlike warm air heating that blows out high temperature heated air, radiant heating systems utilise electromagnetic waves to heat people and objects. These waves do not heat the air as they travel through it; instead, it is the objects and people that have absorbed the radiant energy that warm the air via convection as air passes across those warm objects.

These objects then act like heat reservoirs, storing the warmth and releasing it via re-radiation and convection - much like how the Sun heats our planet.



This methodology uses significantly less energy to heat the area at occupant level when compared with more traditional systems, and as there is no need for ceiling fans to push the heat towards the floor, you reduce electricity usage.

Reducing Your Building’s Heat Loss

As radiant heating helps to warm the space at occupant level, heat stratification - which is where the warm air rises to the ceiling - can be significantly reduced. The higher the temperature of the air at ceiling level, the more energy you are losing from your building, so by ensuring you maintain lower ceiling temperatures you can reduce building heat loss, which in turn means you will require less energy to heat the space in the first place.

Radiant heaters are extremely beneficial to greenhouses, garages, workshops, warehouses as well as any other business that utilises shutters or doors that may need to be open for extended periods.

Radiant Heaters are ideal when considering

• Garden Centre Heating

• Warehouse Heating

• Factory Heating

Alternatively, any other industrial or commercial premises that require doors, or shutters to be open for significant periods throughout the day.

If you would like to find out more about how the radiant heating systems we can supply here at Heaters Wholesale can help to keep your industrial or commercial property warm while saving you money, get in touch with our friendly customer service team that will be happy to arrange your free site survey.

  

An Introduction to Warm Air Heating

With an increasing amount of economic and environmental pressure being exerted on businesses to both save money and energy, more and more companies are looking for increasingly innovative ways of reducing their electricity and heating bills. We at Heaters Wholesale we can supply a range of commercial warm air heating systems which are a modern and more efficient alternative to traditional water heating systems.

Some of our systems are capable of saving you up to 20% on your business’ energy consumption, so you can view the expenditure on your new heating system as an intelligent, long-term business decision.

So what is Warm Air Heating?

A replacement for the traditional water heating systems, warm air heating is now a popular choice for new installations, particularly thanks to their ability to improve a building’s energy efficiency.

They are a popular choice when considering Factory Heating and Warehouse Heating.

Warm air heaters work by forcing warm air around a building and some of the systems we can supply are able to save up to 20% on energy bills.

Floor Standing:

If you have space within the corner of your property, which is going unused, why not fit one of our floor standing heaters, such as the “cabinet heater”.

This particular heater is available in either natural gas or LPG, has been designed to provide heat over a long range, and is durable and versatile, whilst also being easy to install meaning our team cause minimum disruption to your working day.

Suspended:

When space is at a premium, our suspended heating systems are highly recommended. Some of our suspended heaters include “compact”, for when space is especially tight.

Both of these heating options are available in either natural gas or LPG, and both promise to provide your industrial building with adequate heat throughout the winter, without costing your business a small fortune in gas bills.

Products from Leading Manufacturers

Of course, all the knowledge in the world would be useless without being able to source the very best in heating equipment. To this end, we can supply heaters from market leading manufacturers including Roberts Gordon.

By working with the most reliable equipment you can rest assured that your heating systems could provide the level of performance that you need.

If you would like more information surrounding our industrial heaters, or if you would like a quote for a particular model, please contact our team today by calling one of the numbers at the top of our website.

Why Businesses in all Sectors Should Install an HVAC System

Here on the Heaters Wholesale blog we are often discussing the various benefits of our heating and ventilation systems and why they make sense for both commercial and industrial environments. Well in this post we’re going to give a quick rundown of all of those reasons for anyone who hasn’t been paying attention, so sit back, relax and prepare to be convinced of the virtues of HVAC.

#1. Maintain consistent environmental conditions

Many of the businesses that operate out of industrial premises require the working environment to be at a consistent level at all times. HVAC can help ensure that the right temperature is maintained be it for worker comfort or to help machinery operate efficiently.

#2. Help improve team morale

Uncomfortable working environments can have a major impact on team morale which can effect the rest of the business. By maintaining a steady temperature you can effectively equip your team with the appropriate clothing.

#3. Boost team productivity

Research shows that happy staff are productive staff, so when you have an effective Warm Air Heating system in place that regulates the working conditions to a comfortable level, you will not only be helping improve morale but also making a direct impact on your bottom line.

#4. Save energy

There is no need to consider the money spent on a brand new HVAC system from us as an expense, as the money you invest will be repaid by the energy you save as a result. It is estimated that our warm air heating system can save up to 20% on your heating costs, while an effective ventilation unit is much more energy efficient than simply leaving windows and doors open.

Warm Air Heating Myths Busted

Myth #1: Warm Air Heaters are not as energy efficient as other industrial heating methods.
 

Fact: This is not true, every building is individual and the right heating solution will vary from each site. The best way to know is if a highly trained professional conducts a site survey of your property to establish the appropriate equipment for you. Roberts Gordon® provides a wide range of 91% energy efficient warm air heaters, which are available in natural gas/LPG and oil. Floor standing or suspended options are available.

 

Roberts Gordon® also, offer energy saving controls. The NRG controller maximises fuel savings through self-learning optimisation.

 

Myth# 2: I have been advised that a floor-standing heater is suitable for my building, but I have no spare floor space.

 

Fact: It is possible to mount a floor-standing heater horizontally, allowing you to provide the suitable heating whilst preserving your floor space.

 

Myth #3 Warm air heating technology is outdated, the parts are difficult to replace and engineers do not like to repair them.

 

Fact: This is not true. Warm air heaters are still the most common form of industrial heating in the U.K; the spare parts are easily sourced from the manufacturers and can be maintained and repaired by fully qualified gas safe engineers.

 

Myth# 4 I have high ceilings, if heat rises, will I not just be heating the wrong part of the building?

 

Fact: Just because your building has high ceilings does not mean that warm air heating is not suitable for you. It is possible to install heat de-stratification fans that redirect the heat back to the workspace, creating a comfortable working temperature throughout the day.
 

The answers should only be used as a guideline and a qualified technician that holds all of the relevant qualifications to work on commercial and industrial heating equipment must be consulted prior to any installation. This is to ensure the safety and design of your installation, as each application is different an individual site survey must be carried out, to create a comfortable and safe environment for you, your staff and your customers.