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One of the rules of car owners in the winter is the lack of savings on heating the garage. A growing number of drivers are realizing that keeping a car in a warm garage saves a lot more money that would otherwise be spent on repairing a cold-damaged car. It also saves time. After all, you don't have to idle just to warm up the engine and interior. All these advantages of indoor heating are provided by garage heaters, which come in several varieties.

Features, models and prices

When the question arises about the need to purchase heating equipment for a garage, not everyone can correctly establish the criteria by which a choice should be made. Recall general rules to help you choose a convenient heater for yourself:

One of important indicators- the dimensions of the heater. The more compact it is, the more convenient it is. Of course, the calculation must be based on the size of the garage itself. And also take into account that the heater should not interfere with the car and work with it.
The heating system should not influence too much the amount of oxygen and the level of humidity in the room. But also remember that there will be a certain influence in any case, so the main thing is to reduce these indicators and take care of equipping the garage with a ventilation system.
When working with the heater, there should be no difficulties in servicing the device, installing and using it.
The type of equipment is selected in accordance with safety requirements.
You should pay attention to the speed of warming up the room and the period of time during which the system is able to maintain the required temperature regime.
The system must be tested for fire safety.
And the most important factor is the cost of the device, which is often the determining factor.

In the table below, we will look at several models, divided by groups of heaters with a price and minimum characteristics.

Name	Type of	Power	Heated area	Cost, p
Almac IK16	Infrared heater	1500 watts	30,0	From 4190
Electrolux EIH / AG2-2000E	Infrared convective	2000 watts	25,0	From 5480
Neoclima UK -20			45,0	5405
Neoclima UK -02	Gas infrared heater	2.7 kW	25,0	1425
Ballu BHDP-10	Diesel heat gun	10.0 kW		14990
Ballu BHDN-30	Diesel heat gun	30.0 kW		54450

Varieties of garage heaters

The easiest way out, used by many thrifty car owners, is to use a homemade heater in the form of a stove. Ordinary firewood is used for kindling it. The most commonly used stoves are well-known stoves, but it requires the fulfillment of several conditions:

A homemade wood-burning stove can only be operated when there is an influx of fresh air into the garage. There must also be an exhaust ventilation pipe.
And the most important thing is not to put such a stove near a tree, accidentally poured puddles of gasoline and other flammable objects, as well as fuels and lubricants.

Such heating methods even have a number of advantages, on the basis of which "potbelly stoves" are still in demand:

such a heater is inexpensive;
installation of the heater does not require a lot of time and materials;
with a compact size, you can get good heating;
cheap option for installation;
ease of care and maintenance;
no foundation is required under the stove;
the oven is ideal not only for heating, but also for cooking or heating food.

At the same time, home-made stoves have one big drawback - they require a lot of fuel, which can be costly for a common man in the street. The thing is that the design of the heater itself of such a furnace does not create heat.

"Potbelly stove" can be sheltered in the corner of the garage, but you should first secure the area around it.

The method presented above is, of course, working, but it is already considered outdated and irrelevant. Modern markets present a large number of heaters, which can be roughly divided into three main types. Let's consider in more detail the device and the principle of operation for each of them. We also note the advantages and disadvantages of industrial models.

Infrared Garage Heaters

PPI powered by electricity are the most efficient designs at the moment. The heater uses long-wave infrared rays, which are close to sunlight in the spectrum. An additional plus of the design is that the radiation is considered the most favorable and close to humans.

The main principle by which a room is heated is to heat a certain surface under the rays. Then warm air rises from the heated area upwards and thus increases the temperature in the garage. At the moment, you can find several types of such heaters on sale, including:

classic;
carbon;
halogen;
quartz.

Infrared heaters are mounted on walls or ceilings, so there is no waste usable space, which can be used for the needs of the garage and car. At the same time, the surfaces that are directly exposed to radiation are heated. In many cases, the best option is to place the infrared heater on the garage ceiling above the floor. The rays emanating from the device will heat the floor. And he, in turn, will give off its heat to the surrounding space, heating the air.

One of the main advantages of the design is the absence of heat loss, since the air is not heated directly. Since the heating is due to the secondary heat from the heated surface, infrared heaters use much less energy than other types of garage heaters. If we compare the product with analogs, the energy consumption will be 40% less.

Benefits of infrared heaters

Devices are supplied in various designs using a variety of materials, which allows you to choose the most the best option for every occasion. For example, it is possible to purchase a heater on a counter or a special film that can reproduce infrared radiation even while under the wallpaper.
Among the ICOs, devices equipped with special sensors have found application. With their help, embedded electronic systems track energy consumption, which helps to save money.
High-quality equipment from the manufacturer has a long service life, sometimes up to 25 years. A good guarantee is another indicator of the reliability of the design.
Many heaters are mobile and can be easily carried to any other location. For example, if the garage will not be used for several months while you are away, you can simply remove the PPI from the ceiling or wall. Or, if a heater is needed where you are going, it is convenient to carry it with you in your car.
Because infrared radiation is much like the sun's rays, you don't have to worry about mold and mildew in your car and garage.

Ceiling installation rules

With a heater power of 800 W, the minimum distance from the person's head to the ceiling where the heater will be installed must be taken into account. The distance to the latter should be at least 0.7 meters.
If the power rating is increased, the installation height should also be changed. In such cases, the height distance from the head is set at least 1.5-2 meters.

Specifications

Quartz or carbon lamps are protected in very strong glass tubes from where all the air is pumped out. This contributes to safety if the lamp explodes or breaks.
When operating at maximum mode, even the simplest infrared heaters can operate for at least 1.5 years.
Thanks to the emitter inside the heater, the device has the following properties: when switched on, a quick transition to the room heating mode occurs, and there is also a lack of a magnetic field.
Regardless of the type of room in which the device is located, an infrared heater will be more profitable and efficient compared to analogues. Full operation of the device is observed within 10-30 seconds after switching on.
Unlike gas or diesel heaters, IKOs are absolutely silent.
With direct heating of the surface, there is the greatest efficiency, reaching indicators of 30-60%. Thanks to this, it is possible to heat only a certain area without capturing the area located at the periphery.

The Comfort Zone model, black, with a power of 1.5 kW, is capable of heating a room with an area of more than 10 square meters. One of the most popular infrared heaters for small spaces.

Gas heater for garage

If you want to choose a cheap fuel heater, we advise you to use gas. Such devices are also cheaper than infrared heaters, which will not cost the buyer a small amount. For this reason, it is worth finding out better if there is a gas interchange near the garage. But taking into account the potential danger, you should first obtain the appropriate permits for connecting gas and installing heating equipment. After the necessary papers have been collected, you can contact the specialists for competent gas supply to the garage box. Unfortunately, not every car enthusiast will be able to achieve the desired result, and not everyone has interchanges in a convenient place.

Prices for gas heaters for the garage

As a solution to the problem of the lack of a constant gas supply, an alternative option in the form of a portable gas heater can be used. For its operation, liquefied gas is required, usually a propane-butane mixture is used for this.

Benefits of a gas heater for a garage

By using gas equipment you can quickly heat a small room.
The compact gas heater can be installed anywhere in the garage in compliance with safety standards.
Gas-fired heaters are lightweight, easy to move and require little fuel.
Gas heating can be obtained even when the electricity is not connected to the garage.

Varieties of construction of gas heaters

The most common version of a gas heater is a convector heater. With the help of a special air duct, air is fed into the device from the bottom, heats up inside it and then is released outside. The unit is covered with a protective casing for which the maximum permissible heating does not exceed 60 degrees. This allows you not to worry about the possibility of getting burned.

Another equally common, but more reliable and safe type of gas heater is ceramic. The design of the above gas fired heater assumes a closed combustion chamber. Together with combustion control sensors, it provides adequate safety. The system works as follows:

If the flame begins to extinguish, this is detected by means of sensors.
Having received a signal from the sensor, the system independently completely turns off the gas supply.
Installation stops working.

As already mentioned, one of the advantages of a gas installation is its low cost. Therefore, if you need to equip the garage with a good heater at a reasonable cost, you should pay attention to this heating option.

Mr. Heater is able to provide heat to a room up to twenty square meters. One of best models your group.

Diesel heater for garage

The third option will be a way out of the situation for those who do not have the ability or desire to purchase an electric or infrared heater model, and the gas heater cannot be installed in the garage for safety reasons. In this case, you can take an intermediate solution and use devices that run on liquid fuel, such as diesel or gasoline. Moreover, the first option is more popular. It is also compact, reliable and practical to use.

Diesel Garage Heater Prices

Many people have a logical question, what to do with the combustion products obtained during the operation of diesel fuel. To solve this problem, modern diesel garage heaters use a special device that cleans the air from impurities. As a result, completely clean air comes out.

According to experts, the most suitable option for the garage will be the purchase of diesel guns. But they also require a careful approach. Despite their effectiveness, they lead to a decrease in oxygen, which must also be taken into account. Therefore, when choosing a diesel cannon as the main heating device, you should consider and equip a supply ventilation system. This will provide the necessary air circulation with fresh air.

Benefits of Diesel Heaters

The main advantage lies in the three-stage protection mechanism, which is quite optimally developed. Inside the cannon there is a built-in electronic system, in which excessive heating of the equipment and the force of the flame entering are independently controlled.
Many diesel heaters use special sensors. Their purpose is to record the temperature values at the most distant point of the garage space. Based on these data, the equipment independently determines the need to increase or decrease the intensity of heating.
As mentioned, the combustion products of diesel fuel are not released into the air, but are filtered from it using a special heat exchanger.
An increasing number of installations are equipped with automatic control systems, which minimizes the need to monitor the operation of the heating device.

What to look for when choosing a diesel heater

It is preferable to opt for models based on platforms and equipped with wheels. Such an installation is much more convenient to relocate and install in the area of the garage where it will be more needed.
If you decide to purchase a diesel heater, you should take care of electricity. This is necessary for the fan to work, which helps to distribute heat from the gun.
It is advisable to use a model with a mechanical control panel, with which you can easily control the power of heating the air and the amount of fuel consumption.

The principle of operation of the installation is simple - the device has a fuel tank and a combustion chamber, between which interaction is established. With the help of a small nozzle, fuel enters the chamber, and the fan is also turned on. It draws in air and helps the fuel to ignite.

The grate on the diesel fuel cannon ensures safety and an unobstructed escape of warm air.

Diesel heat guns convenient in that they provide quick warming up of the room. This is great for the garage when you need to work in cold weather. The gun turns on and the air becomes warm after a couple of minutes of heater operation. You can spend several hours in a garage box with optimal temperature air. During this time, a car enthusiast can arrange a general cleaning in the garage, repair minor malfunctions in the car, etc.

Can ordinary electric radiators be used?

On the one hand, the operation of standard electrical appliances, with which many apartments and houses are heated, also applies to garages. But here it is worth considering the possible large electricity costs. To get warm air in the garage, many car owners use oil coolers that demonstrate Good work and warm up the room quickly enough.

Electric heaters are in no less demand, which have regulation of the direction of the air flow using fans. With their help, you can direct the heated air flows to the right place to warm up only one area required for work.

Disadvantages of a flexible electric radiator:

the need to lay a powerful circuit for the supply of electricity;
limited square of the room that can heat the device;
depending on the model - the cost of the equipment.

Since work in the garage is associated with a large amount of fire hazardous materials, it is strictly forbidden to operate artisanal electric heaters made of asbestos-cement pipes and nichrome spirals in this type of room.

The use of heaters in the garage is not a luxury, but a vital necessity, and all motorists come to this truth over time. Despite the fact that heating a garage requires money, it is enough to compare the cost of repairing breakdowns that occur when parts freeze in cold weather and the cost of fuel used in heaters. The benefits will be obvious. If you cannot afford expensive and more convenient infrared heaters, you can purchase gas or diesel counterparts. They will provide no less effective heating, but at the same time are more economical.

Do not forget about the safety rules. It is better to purchase a heater in the store than to build a homemade heater. Especially if it is associated with combustible substances such as gas or diesel. It is also worth checking the hardware in the store several times, as well as the safety certifications. At correct selection heating system a stable microclimate will be maintained in the garage, which will positively affect the performance of the machine. It will have less breakdowns, and the parts will last longer.

A good garage is a warm garage. Even the most economical motorists agree with this statement. The times when in winter the four-wheeled "friend" was forced to endure severe frosts are gradually becoming a thing of the past. Car owners have made sure that even the minimum heating costs are winter period not as high as repairing a car, which often "freezes" in winter. Many are also attracted by the opportunity to start the car right away, rather than waiting for it to warm up. It is not difficult to solve the heating problem, since the stores offer a wide range of electric, gas, diesel and infrared heaters for the garage. All that remains is to choose the right model.

What should be a garage heater?

The garage is a specific room. Usually it has a small area designed not only for storing the car, but also for its maintenance... As a rule, the owner of the garage has free access to electricity, but the garage connected to common system gas supply, you do not meet often. Therefore, garage heaters should be:

compact, so as not to interfere with the repair and maintenance of the car;
easy to operate, install and maintain;
safe for health;
autonomous, etc.

Manufacturers offer car owners a wide variety of models of heaters for temporary heating. They can run on electricity, diesel fuel, LPG, etc. When deciding which heater to use for a garage, you should consider the size of the room, how well it is ventilated, acceptable air temperature and other factors. Some motorists note that in the process of work they feel quite comfortable and with not very high temperature air, however, for a pastime in a purely male company, this may not be enough.

Overview of industrial models of garage heaters

Option # 1 - diesel devices

Diesel garage heaters have two main compartments: the fuel tank and the combustion chamber. Diesel fuel enters the chamber through a nozzle. The combustion process is provided by a fan that blows air, so a small amount of electricity is needed to operate such a device. The heated air enters the heat exchanger and then spreads throughout the room. Combustion products are removed through.

With the help of a diesel heater, you can very quickly warm up even a room in which there is no thermal insulation. These are compact devices that can be installed in any suitable place... It should be remembered that the operation of diesel heaters consumes the oxygen contained in the room, therefore it is necessary to take care of regular ventilation of the garage. Modern models are completed with a block for remote control... Long-term operation of such a device is considered completely safe.

Detailed information on the operation of diesel heaters is presented in the video:

In addition to the indirect heating models described above, direct heating heaters are available on the market. They do not provide for the removal of combustion products through the chimney, therefore, it is not recommended to use them in small garage rooms.

Option # 2 - using liquefied gas

A convector gas heater is a combustion chamber connected to a liquefied gas cylinder. There is a coaxial air duct through which the air necessary for combustion enters, as well as a chimney for removing combustion products. Electricity is not required for the operation of such a device.

Since garages are usually not connected to a centralized gas supply system, relatively inexpensive and readily available liquefied gas in cylinders is used for heating.

A more modern version of a gas heater is ceramic models with a built-in combustion sensor. If the flame goes out for any reason, the fuel supply will be automatically cut off, which increases the safety level of the device. Thanks to the universal valve, the device can be easily connected to the gas network.

The device is equipped with a thermostat, which allows you to vary the temperature of heating the air and save fuel. It should be remembered that the protective casing of such a device can heat up to 60 degrees. This will reduce the risk of fire or burns, but care must be taken when handling the gas fired heater.

Although the cost of units operating on liquefied gas is quite high, moderate fuel consumption makes it possible to recoup these costs already in the first couple of months of operation. Gas heaters are considered the best choice for a garage that is heated only periodically.

Option # 3 - electric heaters

The most common models of electric garage heaters include. The first is a combination of a heating coil and a fan, with the help of which the flow of warm air spreads through the room. In the design of the second, the role of the heat carrier is played by oil, which is capable of accumulating and gradually giving off heat.

Electric heaters are extremely easy to use, they need to be installed in a suitable place and then connected to the mains. The presence of a thermostat allows you to regulate the heating of air in the garage. The only thing that threatens the owner of such a device is high electricity bills.

Electric heaters are the easiest and most affordable way to heat your garage. It is safe and comfortable devices, however, the cost of their operation can be quite high

Option # 4 - infrared heat

Infrared heaters are powered by an electrical network. The rays emanating from the deflector heat the surface they are directed to. The heat from this surface then spreads throughout the room.

Infrared heaters are excellent for continuous heating to keep the engine from freezing. To do this, the device should be placed directly above the hood of the car.

Convenient in that they can be placed on the ceiling, directing the radiation to the floor. Thus, you can quickly and efficiently warm up the entire room. The use of devices of this type is quite safe and profitable economically, since the power consumption is much lower than when using traditional electrical models.

To heat the air in the garage to 20 degrees, you need a 100 W heater for each square meter... For the same, to keep the vehicle in working order, a fifty-watt model placed above the hood of the car is enough.

Video clip "Multi-fuel stove for 1000 rubles"

For experienced motorists, the question of whether or not to heat the garage is decided unambiguously. If there is such an opportunity, it is imperative to provide heating in winter. Saving on heating leads to only one thing - an increase in operating costs as a result of accelerated engine wear during cold start and premature breakdown of individual parts and assemblies of the car. In addition, the heated box makes it possible to equip a year-round home workshop in the garage, and a place to store things that, for whatever reason, are not in demand in the living space.

Gas heater for the garage.

Garage heating methods and the advantages of gas heaters

There are several options for heating garage boxes:

stationary centralized or autonomous heating;
electric convectors and;
heaters for liquid fuel;
gas installations for heating.

Each of these methods of heating garage premises has its own advantages and disadvantages. First of all, consider only gas heaters for garages for several reasons.

At first, stationary option heating is not available to everyone and not always. Secondly, gas is a much cheaper fuel than electricity and much more convenient than liquid fuel. Thirdly, if there is a gas interchange next to the box, then after walking around the authorities a little, you can organize heating not from liquefied gas cylinders, but with the help of a centralized supply of blue fuel. Which is more convenient and even cheaper.

In terms of safety, modern gas heaters with open and closed cells combustion is equipped with reliable automation that instantly shuts off the gas supply when the combustion stops. Another argument is the relatively low price and quick payback of portable gas heating installations.

Types of gas heaters

The principle of obtaining heat energy for all gas installations is the same - the combustion of natural or liquefied gas. In terms of power for heating small garages, devices from 1.5 to 10 kW are presented on the market. When purchasing equipment, it should be borne in mind that for each declared kilowatt of power, up to 100 ml of gas will be required for one hour of operation. The exact data are indicated in the passport for the heater.

Gas garage heater UK-5. Propane-butane fuel. Thermal power 4.2 kW. Weight 3 kg. Manual ignition. Fuel consumption 0.3 kg / h.

In addition, with the active combustion of gas fuel in the atmosphere of the room, the concentration of oxygen decreases and the content of carbon dioxide increases, which dictates the need for constant ventilation of the room when stationary or portable gas equipment is operating.

The main difference between all gas heaters is the method of transferring the received heat (thermal energy) to the heated room. On this basis, convection and infrared heaters are distinguished.

Structurally, all garage gas heaters can be divided into several types.

Heat gun... Gas and air for combustion is supplied to a closed or open combustion chamber, and a fan blows through its walls. As a result, heated air quickly spreads throughout the garage. The advantage is the high speed of creating comfortable conditions in the garage. But speed is also a drawback: the walls, the car itself and other objects in the garage practically do not heat up, the warm air quickly evaporates, and the raised dust remains in the air and settles on all surfaces.
Convectors... The gas is fed and burned into an isolated combustion chamber. Combustion air and the removal of combustion products are carried out through highways that are taken outside the garage. The air in the garage is heated by contact with the surface of the combustion chamber, which has a significant area. The vertical channel for air movement is formed by the use of a protective cover. Unlike heat guns, this type of room heating contributes to a more uniform heating of the room. Manages to heat up not only the air, but also the walls in the garage, which then give off heat to the room.
Catalytic heaters... Heat is generated without the classic open flame combustion process. Thermal energy released as a result of the use of catalytic materials during the oxidation of the gas-air mixture. Lattices, powders and granules containing platinum and other similar chemical elements of the same group are used as catalysts. The process is technically organized in such a way that there are practically no combustion products.
Ceramic heaters... Ceramic plates act as an element that directly heats the garage room. They are heated directly by the flame obtained from the combustion of gas.

Conventionally, all of the above heaters can be attributed to heaters of the convection principle of operation. Compared to electric convectors, they are more expensive, but their operation, due to the low cost of "blue fuel" pays for the difference in price within one season.

UK-10 Neoclima at Leroy Merlin.

Infrared heaters... The main advantage of the heater in the infrared range is that it is not the air that heats up, but the surfaces and all objects in the garage. Air is heated already from the walls and heated equipment. This warmth lasts longer and provides the most comfortable conditions for a person and a car. A relative disadvantage of this type of devices is the need the right choice power and proper installation of the heater. As a rule, such heaters are mounted on the ceiling and equipped with reflectors for optimal distribution of the radiated heat.

In conclusion, once again about security. There is a risk of fire, explosion or poisoning during the operation of gas heaters for a garage, but only in case of gross violation of the rules for operating the installations. According to statistics, there are no more accidents and accidents in gas installations than in electric or liquid installations. As for the fire hazard, fires due to a faulty electrical wiring are in the lead here by a large margin.

Video

Gas heaters for garage- enough cheap way heating the air in the garage compared to electricity or diesel.

Despite the fact that in terms of cost they turn out to be more expensive electrical, the money spent on them quickly pays off.

Gas heaters have following features:

Installation gas heating carried out only with the involvement of specialists. For this, gas must be installed near the garage. Also, you must first obtain permission to lay a gas pipeline to the garage, which is not available to everyone.
The organization of gas heating will require considerable financial investments, which make sense only if large area garage premises.
As an alternative to the gas pipeline, you can use models of heaters operating from gas cylinders. But they are not always cost-effective and require systematic verification.

There is three kinds gas heaters recommended for use in the garage:

gas convector heater;
catalytic gas heater.

Gas Infrared Ceramic Heater for Garage

The operation of such devices is compared to the action solar radiation in which there is no ultraviolet light.

From a heated ceramic surface waves are coming that act not on the air, but on the opposite surfaces.

They give secondary heat air and warm up the room. The principle is convenient when you need to heat a small area. The heater consists of:

reflector;
heating element;
reducer;
auxiliary components;
reflective components.

Devices can also be divided into two groups - white and black heaters... The former also perform the function of lighting, the latter are used only for heating. In both cases, gas is supplied to the burner through a reducer.

Gas convector heater

Principle of work is the same for both electric and water or gas heaters operating on the convector principle. What is included in the device:

a heating element;
thermal sensor;
control.

Natural convection air masses provide warming up the air in the garage. The convection heater is placed on the floor or on the wall at the lower level. Cold layers of air come into contact with the heating element and rise to the top, giving way to new cold layers.

Attention! In some models of gas convection heaters, forced air convection created by a fan is implemented.

Catalytic gas heater

This type of heater contains following items:

heat exchangers;
low-power gas burner;
heating elements;
replaceable or refillable gas cylinder.

The catalytic heater works according to principle chemical reactions ... The device has a catalyst coated plate.

When a flame comes out of the burner, even with a small amount of force, it can create the temperature necessary to start. oxidation reactions catalyst with air.

Such reactions are exothermic... For this reason, the degree of heating of the room does not depend in any way on the amount and intensity of the supplied gas.

Safety precautions when working with gas heaters

So, what are the requirements for the owners of gas heaters for security others and themselves:

The device must not be hung with cloth.
Do not remove the grill from the heater if it is on.
If the heater is powered by a cylinder, the latter should not be under the direct influence of the heater.
The heater must not be placed near vehicles.
The device should only be used in the position indicated in the instructions for the product.
Radiation of heat must not be directed at flammable objects.

Gas heaters deserve a large number positive feedback from buyers. Last rated high quality work and heating power. The percentage of problem complaints for different models is negligible.

Long-wave infrared radiation most naturally reproduces the effect of sunlight on the surface and is the closest and most beneficial to human physiology. The use of this heating method has gained popularity in the shortest possible time. A variety of heater designs have flooded the market with manufacturers' offers.

Halogen, quartz and carbon lamps, which appeared no more than 15 years ago, are used as a radiation source. And besides, all kinds of panels, ribbons, etc. By the way, many such heaters have a stylish design solution and can be a real decoration of the room, performing, in addition to purely utilitarian, also aesthetic functions.

Infrared heaters are very effective in any room and on outdoors creating a localized patch heat transfer in the right place. This property is widely used to create heating areas near windows and doors. This significantly increases the comfort of staying in such premises.

Application of infrared heaters

The excellence of infrared emitters is widely recognized. They are used as household appliances and can be mounted on walls or ceilings, which allows save significantly useful space and at the same time heat all parts of the room and the furnishings in it, which are in the path of infrared rays. If the emitter is placed on the ceiling, it will perform a role in the room, similar to the sun. As a result, the floor surface will heat up and constantly give off warmth, such an increased heat transfer efficiency is an characteristic feature infrared heaters.

And what is very important, such radiation is most consistent with natural natural warmth... High profitability due to no loss thermal energy that is not used to heat the surrounding air space. It is gradually heated by the secondary heat given off by the heated surfaces. This principle of transferring thermal energy makes infrared heaters the most economical of the existing types. Their use brings real savings in energy consumption in the amount of 40% compared to other types of appliances of the same power.

Benefits of using IR heaters

A significant variety of power characteristics of infrared emitter lines allows you to make a choice for a room of any volume.

When installing such a heater as a ceiling heater, you should take into account:

The minimum distance in height to the head of the standing person should not be less 0.7 meters, with a minimum power of the device about 800 watts
With its increase, the distance should also be increased, not less 1.5 - 2 meters.

Having decided to use an infrared heater, you can roughly calculate the required power from the ratio of the heated volume. On 1 cubic meter space will be required from 25 to 100 W, depending on the type of room. On average, about 35 watts per cubic meter is received. Of course, infrared heaters of the new generation are more perfect than the used reflector heaters with open spiral. Until now, somewhere in the closets, in the mezzanines and in garages, these rarities of the past are stored. Their use is dangerous, especially in garages. An open hot element and constantly present vapors of gasoline and oils create fire hazardous situation.

However, the new generation of infrared thermal devices is completely devoid of such disadvantages. A special quartz or carbon lamp - emitter, reliably protected by a sealed tube made of durable quartz glass. Air has been removed from its inner space. Lamp completely safe. The term of continuous operation of the simplest emitters in the maximum mode is not less than 1.5 years. The carbon lamp manufactured using nanotechnology is even more consistent with the natural level of radiation of the human body, it works in the range 5 to 20 microns.

Heaters with a radiator of this type are completely unique, they do not have magnetic field, and when turned on, like all IR heaters, they immediately go into thermal mode. As in living quarters, in the garage, the use of radiant heating has significant benefits. As already mentioned, after switching on, the operating mode is reached after 10-30 seconds. The operation of all devices of this type is characterized by noiselessness.

Economical operation grows from 30 to 60%, since there is a direct heating of surfaces, areas that do not fall into the zone of radiant energy do not heat up. So you can save a lot on heating only the necessary areas: a rack with tools, a side trolley, etc. elimination of fungal and mold in the garage, where it is damp enough.

Emitters on a stand

If the emitter has a stand and mount, it can also be used to create conditions for working on open air. Variety infrared heating- special panels generally allow you to sheathe walls and ceilings with them. Their low power consumption, absolute safety for car paintwork, harmless and environmentally friendly, combined with a service life from 25 years old, make them ideal for use in garage heating. Even one panel placed under the hood at the rate of 50 W / 1kV. m, will provide preliminary safe heating of the motor, saving precious time to its owner.

Varieties of infrared heaters

electrical;
gas.

In addition to electric infrared emitters, there are gas emitters (powered by a propane-butane mixture). They are safe enough, modern designs of such devices are supplied with control sensors harmful emissions, the presence of a flame, etc. However, the use of such a device in garage conditions a priori raises deep doubts. Moreover, there are infrared heaters, panels and film heaters. With their help, you can completely, very economical, heat the entire garage by pasting the ceiling, walls, pit and basement with such an infrared film. The film really gives such an opportunity. Even more, it can be covered with a decorative covering such as wallpaper.

Radiant heat will flow inside, heating the garage surfaces. I have an opportunity automation of adjustments and control using a plug-in thermostat unit with a timer. If infrared heaters can take up space, sometimes require dusting them, then panels and films completely maintenance-free, easy to install and connect by the efforts of the owner of the garage. The benefits of using a new generation of radiant heat sources in your garage are clear.

The comfort of the garage storage of the car is increased, the possibility of planning work in a warm garage, economical heating garage with film or panels, the possibility of using an IR emitter in the technology of drying treated surfaces. Under IK rays, the putty dries up to 4 minutes, the primer up to 8 minutes, and the varnishing up to 12 minutes. The surface is perfectly smooth.

Summing up the feasibility of using radiant heaters in the garage economy, it must be said about the disadvantages of their use:

quite high cost;
the need to monitor the residence time and compliance with the installation requirements in order to avoid overheating of a person;
the novelty of such heaters requires preparation when choosing and buying them, an abundance of "pirate copies" of well-known brands.

For those who want to make their own analog infrared heater you can give some of the simplest options for making them yourself. A lot of proposals, both practical and fantastic, have been posted on the Internet. Here is some of them.

First, how to fix an old Soviet infrared reflector. If the plate is intact and was not used for an improvised TV antenna, you need to check the integrity of the power cord, plug and connection to the spiral connection terminals. For making a spiral, first, the length of the coil winding on the ceramic reflector cone is measured. Then the nichrome thread is wound in 2 mm increments onto a steel rod of approximately the same length as measured on the cone. After winding, nichrome is removed and in a free state (without turn-to-turn closures) is laid on refractory dielectric. Any glazed ceramic plate will do. And an electric current is connected to the ends of the spiral from the socket. After warming up, the spiral turns off, fits into the groove of the reflector's ceramic cone and connects to the power terminals.

The second, well-known option for filling a metal box from a cream or shoe polish with a mixture quartz sand and graphite dust in the ratio 50:50. First, the inside of the box is cleaned to a shine. Two 1.2 mm holes are made in the side wall. Two round pieces of tin (food) tin are cut along the inner diameter. Soldered to them along a wire with a cross section of about 1.2 mm.

The first layer of the mixture is poured to half the depth jars, the first plate is laid, the wire is brought out into the first hole. Fills up, a little not to the top, the second sand-graphite layer. The second plate is laid and the wire is brought out into the second hole. The rest of the mixture is poured with a slide. The cover fits snugly. Need to provide pressure on the contents.

The power of the heater increases with increasing pressure. It works from the network 220 V and lower voltage. When sintering the contents, just knock on the box. The principle is the same for boxes of all sizes.