Would this IR heating lamp be ok to use as an "overhead" heater in a small garage used as a workshop. The heater I normally use blows warm air - but is not really that good. I wonder if this IR thing might be better. Would it be safe to use from the point of view of the Infra Red - I mean standing just 3 feet below it thanks
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More seriously, is there anything else, other than keeping you warm, that you want this heater to do? At the moment you are using a fan heater which is probably rated at 2 or 3 kw and while you might not be very happy with only feeling a little bit warmer, with convection and conduction the whole of the workshop is benefiting - including your glues, finishes, water pipes etc. Under this 1.3kw infrared heater, you'll probably feel warmer right away but things not in direct line with the radiation won't gain the same benefit they did with the old system.
Nick
Yes true enough but I only keep the heat on when working in there due to costs. No sure if IR is safe to use as heater - in the spec all the examples are for drying out things - like walls etc so is very directional. I've seen these used for keeping newborn pups warm :-) so I *guess* they should be ok.
dave presented the following explanation :
They are exactly the same style of heaters as are often seen outside in the smoking areas of pubs.
a caution not to look into the lamp for any length of time ,so presumably a badly positioned one can cause eye damage. I had mine mounted overhead and used it in exactly the same way as you intend and had no problems but it was a little higher,nearer 5ft. I think 3ft may get a little warm.
G.Harman
NT
height but you still can feel the warmth, if it was lower I reckon it would be uncomfortable.
Well your head and shoulders at least, mean while feet on concrete floor freeze... I think it needs to come in at more of an angle rather than straight )or near straight) down. Also if you aren't moving about one side of you will get warm the other won't, think spit roasting and what happens if the rotation stops. B-)
In message , dave wrote
What about the Halogen heaters often found in "Pound Stretcher" type shops for under a tenner
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and as mentioned smoking shelters.
Personally now an oil filled radiator enthusaist, constant warmth , better than convector in workshops.
Lidl have one coming up on offer;
Good set of thermal underwear, a woolie hat, good boots/shoes worn with hiking socks. That just leaves the hands and depending on what you're doing gloves should do them.
I.M.E. keeping the head and feet warm is the important thing
Paul Mc Cann
Lol, maybe thats the solution, install a turntable to stand on.
NT
query, and ask if this is a car garage or a garage now being used solely as a workshop.
If the former, then heating/insulation is difficult as garage doors are never going to give any protection against cold and draughts. Certainly localised heat does make a difference, but I would add that getting a pack of the interlocking rubber floor tiles from Costco and the likes - typical around a tenner - makes life on any concrete floor so much more pleasant, not only for your feet and their comfort and warmth, but also for the inevitable dropped tool.
If this is a committed workshop, then insulate, insulate, insulate and then your heating should be convection and/or fan.
Rob
+1
I got a pack with the intention of having them on the garage floor but they have yet to be used for that. Partly 'cause the garage is so stuffed full there isn't the space to even get one down and partly 'cause they are so damn useful as kneeling pads. One has been cut up to make knee pads gaffer taped to the knees my DIY boiler suit and sitting pads for work.
The commentary position at Man City means you sit on the large concrete step that would form the stand seating platforms. 90+ minutes sat on solid concrete sucks the warmth out of yer bum very effectively. Newcastle supply aluminium bar chairs, again they conduct the heat away very effciently.
You're better off spending the money and buying a long-wavelength IR heater, the sort with non-glowing white ceramic plate elements. Air doesn't absorb the long wavelengths so well, so you heat more of you and less of the surrounding air.
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