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W. Tombling Ltd.

Wembley House
Dozens Bank
West Pinchbeck
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 3ND
U.K.

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Ceramic infra red heating

Ceramic infra red heaters have high temperature ceramic emitters, which emit harmless, invisible infra red waves. These waves pass through the air until they strike a surface, at which point their energy is turned into heat.

Ceramic infra red heating is very efficient because:

Ceramic infra red heating heats people and objects directly, not the air surrounding them. This means thermostats can be set several degrees lower without any noticeable reduction in comfort levels.
Ceramic infra red heating provides instant heat. In most circumstances, there is no need to pre-heat rooms.
Nearly 100% of the infra red energy is converted to heat when it strikes a surface.

By comparison, warm air heating first heats the air, which in turn heats the building and its occupants. The heat losses associated with warm air heating are substantial, and increase with the building size and ceiling height. A long pre-heat period is often necessary to 'bring the building upto temperature' before it feels comfortable.

Ceramic infra red heating - comfort and health

Occupants of buildings heated by ceramic infra red heating feel comfortable even if the room temperature is relatively low, because they are warmed directly by the infra red heaters. Objects and surfaces, such as chairs, desks, equipment etc. are also warmed by the infra red waves, and feel warm to the touch, further increasing the perception of comfort.

Ceramic infra red heating is unaffected by mechanical ventilation. High volume ventilation can be used to remove noxious fumes and dust, maintaining a fresh and clean environment, without reducing comfort levels.

Ceramic infra red heaters don't have fans, they are completely silent, and don’t disturb dust and airborne particles.

Because infra red heating doesn't heat the air, it doesn't dry it out, so building occupants don't complain about dry or sore throats.

Electric ceramic infra red heating - benefits

Electric ceramic infra red heating does not produce fumes, odours or water. It has no moving parts and unlike gas infra red heating doesn't require regular servicing to maintain its efficiency. It is easily controlled using manual switches, timeswitches or passive infra red detectors (PIR), and is quick and cost effective to install.

For many businesses heating bills are their biggest cost. By replacing inefficient warm air heating systems with electric ceramic infra red heating, businesses can reduce their heating bills by upto 80% while still maintaining a comfortable environment for their staff and customers.

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