INFRARED HEAT LAMPS
Carbon vs Halogen?
Similar to sunshine, infrared heat is a radiant heat that warms a person or an object
directly, rather than heating the air in-between. Infrared heat can be felt instantly as soon as
you turn it on – no waiting for it to “warm up”. In addition, an outdoor infrared heater saves
energy by using less power to create the same amount of heat as traditional gas heaters and
there is no smoke or fumes. At Hanover, we offer both CARBON infrared heat lamps and
HALOGEN infrared heat lamps, so…
“What is the difference?”
Carbon Infrared: The element in a carbon infrared heater is made of carbon fiber just like
Thomas Edison's first light bulb. A carbon infrared heat lamp has a longer service life and a
lower element temperature which gives off a softer radiant heat that warms the skin efficiently.
Carbon heat lamps are suitable for compact areas where close-up heating is best.
Halogen Infrared: The halogen infrared heater is filled with halogen gas and has a high
element temperature for optimal heat output. A halogen infrared heat lamp has a slightly
shorter service life and is brighter due to the higher temperature. Halogen infrared heat is
direct and highly effective for areas where installation needs to be a bit further away.
