Did I buy infrared heater or just a space heater?

noah1234

Hi,
Has anyone tried infrared heaters before and can describe how they feel?

I have been too curious about infrared heaters and decided to give them a try. I bought it online from a UK based company.
The heater came today, I switched it on, when I stand 1-2 meters away, I can't feel anything. After a few hours, the tiny room did get a little warm, but it is not as they describe infrared heating, far reaching radiation! I can only feel the heat of the panel when my hand is like 10-20 cm away.

It is a 1 kw huge, very heavy metal box panel, closed all around.

Thank you.

cymruchris

Try posting a photograph of it - or a link to the product - then we won't have to second guess what it is or isn't. 

noah1234

I don't know why, I feel like I bought a big iron. 
The surface temperature of the objects within 1-2 meters directly infront of the heater stayed cold, even after a few hours of the heater being on.
Isn't infrared supposed to heat the objects not the air?

Lorian

If it was emitting infra red it would look like a lamp. Thats some sort of solid panel heater.

Lorian

I stand corrected - it does appear you can get a heater that looks like this is a "carbon Crytal" element - not something I've come across before
http://carboncrystaltechnologies.com/index.php/features/21-carbon-crystal-technologies

greyteam1959

Well having looked at that link all I can say is that the whole thing sounds like a modern version of snake oil !!

Homer_home

Whats the company?

Youre right in saying that infrared heats things not the air

If its anything like the link that Lorian posted about saving 20% electricty (which is impossible) then its snake oil, if any company claims that their heater saves electricty and gives out the same kw heat output as a rival then they are talking out of their !!!!!!!

stragglebod

Link to product?

cymruchris

Infra red heaters I've known in the past are the bright red visible element style - these are new to me - having had a quick read up - it appears they are best fitted on a ceiling pointing down to a floor - is that how you have it set up?

https://www.thegreenage.co.uk/infrared-heating-panel-faq/