Local scale sun: TOP-5 infrared heaters

In the assortment of the Ballu brand there is a scattering of heating equipment for every taste and color. One of the universal options for heating a home, an office or even a piece of space in an open street space is a lamp heater of an infrared type BIH-L-2.0.

Structurally, the heater of the device is a vacuum tube made of quartz glass with an electric coil installed inside. The declared resource of its service is 5000 hours, and the lamp is not afraid of either wind, or exposure to sub-zero temperatures, or water splashes (the heater is protected from moisture in accordance with the requirements of the IP24 standard). IR radiation penetrates the surrounding objects pointwise, which determines its high efficiency.

The finned Solar Wave reflector located behind the lamp contributes to the even dispersion of infrared rays. Maintaining the optimal temperature regime is carried out by the forces of the built-in thermostat, the control knob of which is placed on one of the side faces of the Ballu BIH-L-2.0 case. The device, by the way, can be either hung on the wall or mounted on a telescopic stand. That's just the last in the standard configuration of the heater is not available.

In fact, the lamp of the model burns out earlier than it exhausts its resource, and this is not considered a warranty case. For its replacement, you will have to pay from a third to a half of the cost of the heater - it all depends on the appetites of an authorized service in a particular region. There are no other negative reviews about the device. And one of the pleasant surprises in the assets of the model is a long power cord (2.4 m), which is rare for the class of heating equipment in general.

In terms of price / quality ratio, Zenet heaters occupy a leading position in the class of heating equipment. The foregoing is confirmed by close acquaintance with the QH-1200B model - an infrared type device, in the heart of which a carbon heater is installed.

In the best way, the device demonstrates its remarkable abilities in terms of fast and efficient heating, if you install it on the floor in a medium-sized room (with a “square” of about 12-15 sq.m). The carbon heating element, as the main protagonist of the heater, works in two power modes: “to the fullest” (1200 W) or half-heartedly (600 W). In addition, the model is equipped with a rotary system, due to which the heating zone increases and more uniform heating of the room is provided. The angle of rotation of the body with respect to the round base of the device is 80°. During rotation, the heater often creaks a little.

Ease of handling Zenet QH-1200B adds intuitive control, represented by just one mechanical mode switch, as well as a handle for carrying the heater from place to place and “ears” for winding excess power cord from the back of the case. Safety issues during the operation of the device are occupied by overheating protection systems and automatic shutdown in case of rollover, thanks to which the likelihood of a fire during careless handling of the heater is practically reduced to none.

At this stage, the impression arises that the best device for heating with infrared rays cannot be found. However, a harsh reality comes into play. At the stage of assembling the heater, it turns out that the quality of many instances of the Zenet QH-1200B leaves much to be desired, and during its use sometimes problems with the mode switch knob and the tendency of the lamps to burn out prematurely “crawl out”. A symptom of their failure in the foreseeable future is a bright glow at the base of the carbon threads. Nevertheless, the brainchild of Zenet deserves close attention, if only due to its pleasant appearance, fast warm-up time (3-5 seconds) and high heat transfer of the heater.

One of the activities of Polaris is the production of climate and heating equipment, in particular, infrared heaters. A striking representative of this kind is the PHSH 0708D model with a couple of its own highlights that distinguish it from the background of peers.

The device is based on a halogen heating element that shines brightly with a golden glow and heats up to a high temperature(under 1000 ° C). The heater is installed vertically in the body of the device, and its operation is possible in two power modes: 800 W or 400 W. According to the assurances of the manufacturing company, the strength of the "halogen" is enough to heat a room up to 18 square meters, in reality it is preferable to use it on areas of 8-12 "squares".

The best part is that you can manage the work of Polaris PHSH 0708D without leaving your familiar place on the couch. The heater is equipped with a remote control with four buttons: on / off, switching power modes, starting and stopping the rotation of the body, as well as setting the off timer(up to 4 hours).

If, by chance, the heater suddenly decides to lie on its side or tip over backwards, the heating of the halogen lamp will be immediately stopped. The auto-shutoff function in case of a fall helps to avoid fire or damage to the floor covering, it is also especially relevant if there are small children in the house. Summing up, Polaris PHSH 0708D is an easy-to-use and safe model of an infrared heater, sharpened for everyday use in medium-sized rooms, which include the lion's share of the residential apartment stock.

In our area, the name of the UFO brand is firmly associated with infrared heaters, which form the backbone of the Turkish company's products. The “star” model Star 900 is in demand among the public, which is equally good at heating objects and people both indoors and outdoors.

The ball on the captain's bridge of the ship with the name UFO Star 1900 is ruled by an ageless classic - a quartz heater with a characteristic orange glow. Moreover, it shines the brighter, the more the thermostat adjustment knob is “wound”, which is responsible for choosing the degree of heating power (up to 1900 W) and maintaining the set temperature heating mode.

According to the passport, the heater is designed to heat 19 "squares" indoors and about 8 square meters outdoors. In fact, to these figures, you can safely add another couple of meters squared, where the penetrating effect of IR rays extends. The possibility of operating the heater on the street will play into the hands if there is a desire to admire a wonderful view from the terrace in the off-season, drink hot tea in an open area in a cafe, and besides, it will be appreciated by sellers of compact outdoor outlets.

Mounting UFO Star 1900 can be carried out both on the wall and on a regular telescopic leg. Usually this is included in the package "out of the box". With it, users have the bulk of problems: either the thread on the rack is not cut, or the leg is unstable, or the fasteners do not hold the “head” of the device properly. For the rest of the programme, the heater is very strong and no serious claims are made against it, and this, you see, is one of the main arguments in favor of the device if there is any doubt about the correctness of the choice made.

Timberk offers to feel like in Hawaii without leaving your native land. The TIR HP1 1500 heater is named after the 50th state of the USA and is equipped with a durable carbon heater.

The device reaches the specified power (1500 W) as quickly as possible, coping with space heating with a “square area” of 15-18 sq.m or half as much open space. The key “feature” of the device is the IP65 dust and water protection class, thanks to which it is permissible to warm up with IR rays even in heavy rain. The main thing is to ensure the safe connection of the heater to the power supply.

Regular fasteners on the “loin” side of the model body are completely oriented to the wall mounting method of the heater. The tilt angle is adjustable down to 45°. At the same time, for your hard-earned money, you can buy a telescopic stand with a wide stable base in a pair with Timberk TIR HP1 1500. In its configuration, despite the high cost of the device, it is not available.

The heater “fries” on a permanent basis in the maximum power mode, since it does not provide for a thermostat or the possibility of half-hearted work. However, given the serious protection class, the scope of the device is limited only by your imagination. The model will find itself in everyday life, and in production, and in a small office.