ᐅ Heating with Electricity – Infrared Heaters? Looking for Experiences

Created on: 12 Feb 2018 13:54

Hello,
we have built an insulated workshop. We only want to heat it with electricity when needed. The room is about 20 m² (215 sq ft) and 2.50 m (8.2 ft) high. My husband is considering an infrared heater. It is important that nothing can catch fire since there is a lot of wood dust in the workshop.

Does anyone have experience with the manufacturers or alternative ideas?

Fuchur12 Feb 2018 15:39

kaho674 schrieb:
Well, I thought it had to do with efficiency.

When converting electricity directly into heat, the efficiency is 100%. It can’t be higher or lower (where else would the energy go if not into heat?).

Fuchur12 Feb 2018 15:42

To suggest a different approach... A wood stove could be an alternative. It heats up quickly and effectively. However, with your intended use involving an open fire, it is probably not a suitable option.

Joedreck12 Feb 2018 15:47

What about a split air conditioning system?

Nordlys12 Feb 2018 17:58

#10

Oh, now here come the high-tech enthusiasts.
Kaho, just install some cheap oil-filled radiators or buy one or two wall-mounted panel heaters from Siemens. They aren’t expensive either. Whatever it costs, it costs.

Joedreck12 Feb 2018 19:53

#11

Since when is that considered high tech? It can heat in winter and cool in summer with good efficiency. And it has been tested for decades.

Nordlys12 Feb 2018 19:58

#12

Split sounds high-tech for simple-minded people like me.

ᐅ Heating with Electricity – Infrared Heaters? Looking for Experiences

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