Infrared panels on wooden summerhouse porch

ThePaperTiger

Hi all,

Long time lurker first time poster.  I’ve also searched the boards for this but keep finding thinly disguised spam threads.  If someone has asked a similar question before please point me in the right direction.

I’m building a summerhouse from wood with an overhanging porch that spans the width of the front.   To get more use from it over the year I’d like to put infrared heating panels on the underneath of the porch roof. 

Has anyone done this and if so got any tips?  The surface of these things can get quite hot so I’m worried about setting fire to the place. But then they are used domestically and internally so surely that must be ok?

Wise forumites - give me your advice!

Thanks,

PaperTiger

grumpy_codger

Read the manual. If it can't be fixed to a timber surface, the manual will say this. Also, you can add some spacers or brackets to create a gap between the panel and the surface you fix it to.

FreeBear

grumpy_codger said:

Read the manual. If it can't be fixed to a timber surface, the manual will say this.

And check that it is rated for use outdoors. Most heaters are only suitable for indoor use. Outside, even under a canopy would need something suitably rated.

BikingBud

ThePaperTiger said:

Hi all,

Long time lurker first time poster.  I’ve also searched the boards for this but keep finding thinly disguised spam threads.  If someone has asked a similar question before please point me in the right direction.

I’m building a summerhouse from wood with an overhanging porch that spans the width of the front.   To get more use from it over the year I’d like to put infrared heating panels on the underneath of the porch roof. 

Has anyone done this and if so got any tips?  The surface of these things can get quite hot so I’m worried about setting fire to the place. But then they are used domestically and internally so surely that must be ok?

Wise forumites - give me your advice!

Thanks,

PaperTiger

I'll bite:

• You want to heat the sky?
• Will you boil the ocean next?

Buy a jacket, try this: https://goarmy.co.uk/products/british-army-reversible-field-jacket?currency=GBP&variant=34690972647496&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=c9e315ca235d&gad_source=4&gbraid=0AAAAADsrazCjfSmkncKdWDjR-7vbnx-g4&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-ZbSveOKjAMVWpNQBh3KVRHFEAQYAiABEgId3vD_BwE

Ectophile

BikingBud said:

ThePaperTiger said:

Hi all,

Long time lurker first time poster.  I’ve also searched the boards for this but keep finding thinly disguised spam threads.  If someone has asked a similar question before please point me in the right direction.

I’m building a summerhouse from wood with an overhanging porch that spans the width of the front.   To get more use from it over the year I’d like to put infrared heating panels on the underneath of the porch roof. 

Has anyone done this and if so got any tips?  The surface of these things can get quite hot so I’m worried about setting fire to the place. But then they are used domestically and internally so surely that must be ok?

Wise forumites - give me your advice!

Thanks,

PaperTiger

I'll bite:

• You want to heat the sky?
• Will you boil the ocean next?

Buy a jacket, try this: https://goarmy.co.uk/products/british-army-reversible-field-jacket?currency=GBP&variant=34690972647496&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=c9e315ca235d&gad_source=4&gbraid=0AAAAADsrazCjfSmkncKdWDjR-7vbnx-g4&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-ZbSveOKjAMVWpNQBh3KVRHFEAQYAiABEgId3vD_BwE

I assume these panels are meant to point downwards, not upwards.

ThePaperTiger

Morning!

in response to the first two posters, you can get IP45 to IP65 panels rated for bathrooms and yes I’ll read the manuals.  However googling the panels online provides a bewildering array of choice and that’s a lot of manuals to read.  I was hoping for some recommendations from people who had installed them themselves 

Re heating the sky, the panels will be pointing down so will be heating me and the ground.  I appreciate that ground is quite large and takes a lot of heating so will be wearing a jacket and leave the panels off for as long as possible.  The outside heating will be only for if I’m too cold even in a jacket. 

Eldi_Dos

@ThePaperTiger
                      What you are proposing to do is not something I would do but if you do go ahead put in a outdoor grade push timer switch incase you inadvertently wander off and leave heaters on.

Eldi_Dos

@BikingBud
That item you provided link to could explain why the military are having difficulty recruiting, whoever expects staff to wander about a desert clad in nylon and polyester wants to have another think.

knightstyle

Something like this would be OK under the overhang.   https://www.hifi-tower.co.uk/Home-Living/Heating/Infrared-Heater/Hothead-Infrared-Radiant-Ceiling-Heater-Halogen-Heating-Tube-2-Steps-750-1500-W-Silver.html