Infrared lamp. What is the best way to heat a chicken coop: an infrared lamp for heating What is the difference between an infrared lamp and a conventional one

It is a physiotherapy light device that has an anti-inflammatory, warming and tonic effect on biological tissues. It is used for local thermal effects on human skin to improve blood supply and improve the health of the body.

The intense light emitted by this device penetrates deeply into the skin and is converted into healing heat, actively acting on it, dilates blood vessels and stimulates blood flow, manifests itself as a catalyst for defense mechanisms and metabolic processes.

It is used in the treatment of inflammatory non-purulent processes, colds, to relieve pain in the lower back, joints, neck and with excessive muscle tension. The impact is carried out by intensive heating of the human body with a stream of thermal

Infrared emitters: types

• Household heaters. They can be of various capacities, designed for any volume of premises.
• Industrial heaters with a capacity of 4 kilowatts. They can be used to provide infrared heating for large workshops and warehouses.

There is also a lamp for open spaces and sites. In this case, it is not used. central heating, but only local heating in summer cottages, loggias, in greenhouses, winter gardens and at other sites.

Industrial infrared heaters operate in a variety of environments, including vacuum. The infrared heating lamp is used to improve heating quality and significantly reduce energy costs. Also, new devices are being developed and introduced into production that will significantly improve the quality of life.

There are also infrared heaters that are designed to irradiate only the human body. Heat is transferred to a person by means of radiation. In this case, the area of ​​the skin that is irradiated is supplied with blood intensively, as a result of which the metabolism is significantly improved.

Under the influence of infrared light, the human body begins to recover, while inflammation is relieved and metabolism normalizes. Infrared light can be used as adjunctive therapy, for example in the treatment of ears, nose and throat; radiation is also a part of procedures for the care of the skin of the body and face (especially problematic). Also, the infrared lamp has a beneficial effect on strengthening of cardio-vascular system; it even cures frostbite.

But consultation with a specialist before using the device in each specific case is still necessary, since there are contraindications for such therapy. Infrared lamp is not used if available inflammatory processes and tumors in the body, as heat can exacerbate diseases. Be attentive to your health!

Infrared heaters have recently come into our everyday life, but they have already gained popularity. It is relatively inexpensive and effective method additional or main heating, allowing to reduce energy costs. Today it is used both in apartments, offices, outdoor spaces, and in buildings where pets are kept. V small spaces in poultry and livestock breeding, an alternative option is also used - infrared lamps. We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of heating chickens with an IR lamp in this article.

What is an infrared lamp

An infrared lamp is an ordinary light bulb that is screwed into a standard ceramic holder E27. Inside a glass flask, which can be transparent or colored red or blue, there is a tungsten filament placed in a flask with an argon-nitrogen mixture.

The radiation of such lamps does not affect the entire room, but objects and living organisms located in its immediate vicinity. Infrared rays, in contact with them, are absorbed and converted into heat energy. It does not take time to heat up - an object or a living organism senses heat immediately after the lamp is turned on.

The principle of operation of an IR lamp is similar to the action of the sun, the rays of which, reaching objects, heat them, and then they begin to give off heat to the environment and warm the air.

Technical characteristics of infrared lamps:

• maximum power - 50-500 W;
• maximum temperature - 600 ° С;
• IR wavelength range - 3.5–5 µm;
• supported voltage - 220 V;
• service life - 6 thousand hours.

Mirror lamps are considered the most effective. In animal husbandry, infrared lamps are used, in which the bulb is made of red glass.
Infrared radiation is not harmful to humans or animals. On the contrary, this heat source has a number of advantages:

• compactness;
• ease of use;
• the possibility of spot heating;
• even distribution of heat;
• rapid heating of objects and living organisms - heat comes after only 27 seconds;
• noiselessness;
• high coefficient useful action approaching 100%;
• environmental friendliness;
• positive influence on animal behavior - calming nervous system, strengthening the immune system, increasing the growth rate, increasing appetite;
• improving hygiene and cleanliness in the room where animals are kept;
• the possibility of installation in the bottom, walls, to the ceiling of the poultry house;
• affordability.

The disadvantages of using lamps are much less:

• increased electricity costs - when using a 250-watt light bulb, about 0.25 kW per hour is used;
• some discomfort with a rather long stay in the place of the light bulb - the person's mucous membrane dries up;
• if handled carelessly, there is a risk of burns when touched.

Did you know? Infrared rays were discovered by a scientist from England Frederick William Herschel in 1800. He was researching the Sun and looking for a way to keep the research instrument from overheating. Thus, the scientist accidentally discovered that objects that are under saturated red rays are most heated.

Types of lamps for poultry applications

In addition to infrared, other types of lamps can be used to heat chickens, for example, fluorescent, LED, combined. We propose to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

Luminescent

A fluorescent lamp is a light source that converts electricity into ultraviolet rays. Low costs for energy consumption, low heating of the light bulb, and the duration of operation are the undoubted advantages of using this light source in the poultry house.
However, chicks feel uncomfortable with this kind of lighting because of the frequent, unpleasant flicker and brightness. These lamps are best used in poultry houses with adults.

LED

LED luminaires convert electricity into optical radiation. Such light sources have a number of advantages:

• low power consumption;
• long service life;
• ease of installation and operation;
• low heating of the device;
• high mechanical strength;
• compactness;
• environmental Safety;
• regulation of the behavior of birds when emitting light of a different spectrum.

There is perhaps one drawback of these devices - the high price.

Combined

Combined light sources emit infrared and ultraviolet rays. It is believed that such devices are the most useful for the body of chickens, since, in addition to heating, they also disinfect with ultraviolet light, and also have a positive effect on the development of vital organs.

How to use infrared lamps

As with all newborns with imperfect thermoregulation, chicks need warmth. The need for it will decrease as the yellow lumps grow. To control the temperature, a thermometer must be hung in the room where the babies are kept.

Newborn chicks will require very heat- 35–37 ° C. In the future, it will need to be reduced by 1–2 ° С on a weekly basis. Thus, at 9 weeks, babies will feel comfortable at temperatures from 18 to 21 ° C. The temperature can be controlled by moving the heat source away / closer to the heated objects.
To select the lamp power, it is necessary to proceed from the calculation of 1 kW per 10 sq. m. At an unheated room temperature of 10 ° C per 10 sq. m, one 600-watt light bulb is enough. You can also calculate the power and the amount of required heat sources using calculators on the Internet.

In order to find out how far from the chicks to place the IR lamp, before the birth or acquisition of young animals, a heat source should be placed at a distance of 30–40 cm from the place where the babies will be. After a while, the temperature should be measured. If it exceeds 37 ° C, then the source should be located higher.

Important! The room must be warmed up to the required temperature before the chicks can be housed.

You need to understand that the farm should have 2 IR bulbs. If something happens to one, it can be replaced in time without harming the health of the young. The best option there will be simultaneous use of 2 bulbs.
After one batch of young animals is already firmly on their feet and no longer needs a heat source, wipe the cooled light bulb with a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust.

When purchasing cheap models with a thin bulb in order to avoid mechanical damage glass and wounds of babies should be protected by a metal mesh.

During the operation of infrared lamps, you must ensure that they are only screwed into ceramic sockets (plastic will melt very quickly) so that they do not get moisture or flammable materials, such as straw, hay, feathers, etc. avoid moving the bulbs - this will significantly reduce their service life.

When heating the house with infrared, adults should be kept separate from babies. Otherwise, most of the heat will go to mature birds, and babies will be cold.

Chick behavior

The behavior of the chicks will tell you if they are comfortable in a room heated by infrared rays. If the temperature in the hen house suits them, then they will be evenly dispersed over the area. During the consumption of food or water, they will squeak cheerfully. If they either creep into different sides and behave sluggishly, or, on the contrary, huddle together, are restless - then the conditions do not suit them.

Huddled together

When babies behave this way, it means they are feeling cold. The temperature should be measured and raised 1 or 2 degrees by shortening the distance between the IR heat source and the chicks.

Important!Since infrared lamps are very hot, it is forbidden to touch them - this is fraught with severe burns.

Are creeping to the sides

Chickens try to crawl to the sides so as not to touch their bodies with each other, they have sluggish behavior and heavy breathing - these are clear signs that the babies are hot. Place the IR heat source higher.

Infrared heaters are currently at their peak of popularity. They are affordable, inexpensive, but very effective remedy for heating both residential and utility rooms. An infrared lamp is an alternative option.

The principle of operation of the ceramic lamp IF radiation

The infrared ceramic lamp is an autonomous heating device. The energy consumption during its operation is low, but at the same time it does not take a long time to heat up - the outgoing heat can be felt immediately after turning it on. Instant heating is carried out due to the special design of the flask.

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The work of an infrared lamp can be compared to the sun: the rays that it gives off to the outside world heat up the surrounding landscape objects and buildings created by man, and these, in turn, give off heat environment and warm up the air. This is the main difference from convection heaters: infrared waves heat only the surface of surrounding objects, and not the air around them.

What is it for: types and applications

Infrared lamps can be classified according to several criteria:

• Power... The range is very wide: from 50 to 500 watts. More powerful samples can be found if necessary.
• Light wavelength(longwave, mediumwave, shortwave). Shortwave radiation is the brightest and can be used to heat rooms with large area, while long-wave samples are somewhat dimmer, but the heat emanating from them is softer.
• Lighting... The color of the glass is blue, white or scarlet. Additionally, a mirror finish can be applied.
• The form(the shape of an ordinary light bulb or in the form of tubes).
• Design features(incandescent, halogen).
• Application(for heating, drying, growth, treatment).

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Mirror coating is used to improve the efficiency of equipment. In addition, this reflective coating helps to direct the flow of light in the desired direction. Spraying can be replaced by external reflective elements.

Infrared lamps, subject to a reasonable approach and adherence to the rules of use, do not have a harmful effect on living organisms. They do not waste energy, while they are many times more efficient than many analogues. In addition to the above, IR lamps have a number of other advantages:

• They do not have fans or other devices that make noise, which is why IR lamps are considered the quietest devices among similar devices.
• The efficiency reaches its maximum possible value.
• You can heat as large area, and a certain area. This is very useful in pigsties, poultry houses and the like.
• Depending on the size of the room, you can choose suitable size... A standard infrared lamp is no larger than a conventional one.
• Low electricity costs.
• No problem with hardware installation. Often there is no need to call a specialist. The light bulb is screwed into the socket, the switch flips, and the job is done.
• Equipment with infrared radiation does not harm the planet's ecology: it does not emit gases and does not burn oxygen.

There are few disadvantages of an IR lamp, but they should be mentioned:

• The cost of such lamps is much higher than that of incandescent lamps, and the service life, in turn, is shorter.
• If the owner forgets to additionally install a thermostatic device, then the surface of the lamp heater will be very hot, and a long stay in the lighting zone will bring discomfort.

ATTENTION! The flasks get very hot, so touch them with bare hands not recommended - you may get burned.

The benefits of medical IF light bulbs for treatment

Infrared lamp therapy is one of those effective and beneficial physiotherapy procedures that can be easily performed at home.

Infrared radiation normalizes blood pressure and stimulates blood circulation in the brain, removes toxins from the body, helps to normalize the hormonal sphere, has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

What heals?

Therapy can be both local and general, and is prescribed if the patient has:

• Hair problems;
• Skin diseases (dermatitis, trophic ulcer, neurodermatitis, pemphigus, lichen);
• Pathology of the organs of vision;
• Frostbite and burns, long non-healing wounds;
• Respiratory diseases (runny nose, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis);
• Neuritis, neuralgia;
• Inflammatory processes;
• Complications after injuries, pathology of joints and musculoskeletal system, contractures and infiltrates.

It is forbidden to use IR lamps if:

• the patient has a benign or malignant tumor;
• revealed blood diseases, open form tuberculosis, individual intolerance;
• chronic diseases are acute;
• purulent processes are recorded in the body, but there is no outflow of the contents.

IMPORTANT! Pregnant and breastfeeding women are not recommended to come under the influence of infrared lamps!

V hospitals used infrared cabins, electric bandage, coupled with thermal wrapping and so on. You can buy a special lamp at home.

For drying car paint and working with plastics in a car service

Among the drying methods used for the car - natural, convection and infrared - the latter is the most productive and convenient. Drying takes place from the inside, due to which there is no cracking of the surface, swelling of paint and other negative effects. The presence of the control unit allows you to choose a convenient mode like each coating separately: primer, putty, varnish, enamel. Drying can also be used for polymerization powder paints, which until recently was only possible in the factory.

The most popular is the mobile infrared rack dryer with multiple emitters. You can also purchase a portable version. Both short-wave and medium-wave dryers are used: the drying time in the first case is from 5 to 15 minutes, in the second - from 12 to half an hour.

For heating greenhouses in the country

Infrared heaters are indispensable for growing plants in those regions of the country in which the daylight hours are short. Such heating does not require large physical and material costs, such as, for example, water, gas or convector heating, but the results of seed germination are 30–40% higher. Thanks to IR lamps, you can create several zones in the greenhouse with different temperature conditions, depending on the needs of the crops grown. They are resistant to temperature extremes, the influence of sprayed chemicals (including aggressive ones), mechanical stress, and humidity. Besides:

• the heating system is installed on the ceiling or walls, which allows you to free the greenhouse floor for other purposes
• no open flames and heating elements, so the risk of fire is minimal
• installation of IR lamps can be carried out by a simple user

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Infrared lamps located under the ceiling are suitable for growing thermophilic crops in season. The equipment laid in the ground is suitable for the early cultivation of greens and seedlings and for warming up the soil after a long winter. It is worth spending money on complex equipment only if the owner of the greenhouse plans to engage in floriculture or vegetable growing all year round.

For space heating

The IR lamp is well suited for heating small and medium-sized rooms: small private houses, offices, apartments. Devices are especially popular among summer residents.

• Lamps do not dry out the air and do not create convective air currents
• Allow to leave a significant area available for use
• There is no need to equip a ventilation outlet for combustion products in the room
• Allows you to save up to 60% of financial costs for the consumption of energy resources
• Power surges and power outages do not affect appliances
• Improves the health of residents
• The electromagnetic field from infrared lamps does not exceed the permissible level

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Do not use lamps with plastic sockets - the material will melt very quickly. Perfect option- ceramics.

For plants

Without enough light, plants weaken, stop growing and bloom, and eventually die. Artificial lighting is necessary not only for greenhouse pets, but also for residents of home pots and pots. Therefore, one cannot do without an infrared lamp in the period from late autumn to early spring.

Choose red and blue glasses: shades of red promote the development of stems and leaves, and blue - the branching of rhizomes.

IMPORTANT! The distance between the plants and the lamp must be at least 150 cm.

For heating animals

Infrared lamps are used to heat young piglets, poultry, kids and lambs. They stimulate the growth of animals and birds, clean the space, dry the litter. Basic rules of use:

• the light source must be equipped with a power regulator
• the temperature in the place of heating should be within 25-32 degrees
• it is not recommended to turn on - turn off the device often
• do not forget to clean the flask surface from dust from time to time, otherwise the accumulated dirt will cause the device to overheat and burn out

The most popular brands for this purpose are Philips, Osram, IKZ, IKZK.

For brooder

Infrared film is best for: the heat emanating from the emitter gently and gently warms the eggs, there is no risk of overheating or hypothermia. The film is placed either down under the tray, or fixed on the sides of the incubator and on the ceiling. Fix the rug with tape or self-tapping screws.

Ceramic quickly go to the desired temperature regime(in 20-30 seconds), but much more fragile. They are best used with frequent switching on and off, and with intermittent processes.

For flowers

The rules for using IR lamps for flowers are the same as for greenhouse plants. But they should only be placed on top to prevent the barrel from curving. The permissible distance from the light source to the plant is 15-30 cm.

REFERENCE! Light-loving flowers (Tradescantia, Monstera, Phalaenopsis, Dracaena, Gloxia) should be placed closer to the center.

For sauna

An infrared sauna heater is used if it is not possible to build a full-fledged stove. It looks like a metal case with a screen, a heat-insulating layer, a reflector and a heating element. The most popular: Russian "Pion", "Ecoline", "Master Hit" "Ballu"; Italian "ITM" and AEG "; German "WAGO", "Eckerle", "Kroll"; French "Thermor", "Noirot".

It is best to install the equipment in the sauna vertically and so that a single heat flow is obtained. The heating element can be ceramic (service life of only 4 years), tubular (service life is 6–7 years) or carbon fiber (up to 10 and more).

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30 minutes spent in a steam room with an IR lamp is equivalent to 2 hours in an ordinary Russian bathhouse.

Harm

Infrared radiation can cause some harm, but only if the time spent under the influence of the device has been exceeded. In medical practice, cases of asthenia, heat strokes, exacerbations of pain in the joints have been noted. Retinal burns and dermatitis, photophobia often occur.

IMPORTANT! The most dangerous are infrared rays with wavelengths in the range of 0.76-1.5 microns, which heat the lens and cause subsequent disturbances (for example, photophobia).

Infrared lamps offer a number of advantages over devices of similar performance. When choosing a unit for a particular purpose, use common sense and technical characteristics, and not advertising, follow the installation and operation rules. Then you won't have any problems.

To illuminate small areas, you can use infrared incandescent lamps, which have not yet been found widespread in everyday life, but have been used for a long time in poultry, livestock and greenhouse vegetable growing.

A traditional infrared (IR) heater is a independent device, which includes at least:

• a heating element;
• reflector,
• cable;
• automatic or temperature control system;

An infrared lamp is structurally the same as a conventional halogen incandescent lamp and usually has a red-colored glass bulb. The power of infrared lamps starts from 125 watts, and household products are equipped with a conventional screw base, for an "E27" form factor electric cartridge.

The only prerequisite for using these emitters- the holder for the IR lamp, due to the high operating temperature of the bulb and base, must be ceramic, not plastic.

The main advantage of lamps in comparison with emitters is their compactness and versatility. They can be connected in any room as long as there is conventional wiring, while infrared heating devices used in industry and agriculture, require compliance with certain safety standards.

IR Emitter Models

Lamp IKZK 250W

The most widespread for infrared heating are llamas made of pressed transparent glass, colored in their mass in different color, designated by the abbreviation "IKZ / IKZS / IKZK".

The letter "Z" in the designation indicates that the inside of the bulb has a mirror finish. The most common lamps with a red bulb ("IKZK") or of blue color("IKZS"). The heating element in these lamps is a tungsten or carbon filament. If the lamp bulb is not colored (transparent) ("IKZ"), then it can be used not only for heating, but also for lighting.

A typical representative of this group of infrared emitters is the IKZK 220-250 R127 lamp, which has the following technical characteristics:

1. Consumed electrical power- 250 watts.
2. Maximum heating temperature external surfaces - 500 C.
3. Form factor- reflex (with mirror coating), with E27 base.
4. Infrared range 3.5-5 microns.
5. Resource (MTBF)-6.5 thousand hours.
6. Supply voltage 220 volt.

In addition to conventional infrared lighting and heating devices, specialized products are also produced, the action of which is mainly aimed at heating limited area or volume.

These include:

1. Ceramic infrared lamps"ECZ / ECX" with a heating element made of nichrome or fennel, which is enclosed in a ceramic case (manufactured by Elstein, Germany, Ceramicx, Ireland).
2. Infrared radiators with tubular halogen heating element"ECS / ECP / ECH", in a quartz glass casing and a rheostat wire heater.
3. IR illuminators, in which various types of IR lamps or emitters are installed, and the device itself allows you to direct the flow of IR radiation in the desired direction.

Selection and application

Radiation of infrared devices with a glass bulb is closest to the solar spectrum, only there is no ultraviolet component in it.

The choice of which type of radiator type depends on:

1. Appointments of the heated room(sleeping or children's rooms, garage, greenhouse) and the function performed (simple heating, raising young domestic animals and poultry, cultivating greenhouse crops).
2. Purpose of use- temporary heating of the local area or constant temperature maintenance at a given level.
3. Heating object- people, animals, plants, technology.

The power of the device can be in the range of 125-500 watts and is calculated according to the amount of required additional heat in the place of their use. Typically, infrared emitters are used for local heating at the rate of 1 kilowatt per 10 square meters. Several interlocked sources are used to heat large areas.

Medical use of IR lamps

Today, when self-medication is quite common, medical devices with infrared lamps can be found in most pharmacies and institutions selling medical equipment. These devices are used for home phototherapy sessions.

It is generally accepted that infrared radiation, acting on a local area of ​​the skin, improves its blood supply and accelerates the exchange of matter in the subcutaneous tissues, which contributes to an overall improvement in well-being.

1. Treatment of colds(acute respiratory) diseases, in case of complications from rhinitis or tonsillitis, as well as for the treatment of otolaryngic diseases.
2. To relieve pain and muscle spasms.
3. Joint treatment in case of pain of arthritic etiology.
4. To reduce high blood pressure and prevention of stroke and heart attack.

However, when using this type of device at home, you need to remember about certain precautions. Some diseases do not allow the use of infrared radiation, not only as a therapeutic, but also as a prophylactic agent. They are contraindicated in patients with cancer, tuberculosis and the presence of a purulent inflammatory process.

The use of infrared radiation is not recommended for women during pregnancy, sick and suffering from chronic pulmonary or heart failure. It is strictly forbidden to use infrared phototherapy when using immunomodulators and hormonal drugs.

Beurer IR lamp

For medical use as a local heater or for phototherapy sessions, the most common different models IR devices:

1. "Beurer" (Germany), costing 1100-2900 rubles (depending on the power of the emitter and the presence of regulation).
2. Medisana IRL (Germany), which can be bought for 2000-2150 rubles.
3. Projector IR-emitter "Sanitas SIL45" (Germany) with a capacity of 3000 watts, which has a built-in timer and a power regulator (price about 3000 rubles).
4. The well-known "grandmother's" reflector "Yasnoe Solnyshko"("Minina"), which does not have any special constructive refinements, in which blue IR lamps are used - the price of this "miracle" is 1300-1700 rubles (together with the emitter).

According to user reviews, medical use IR emitters are quite effective.

Below are the most interesting statements about the benefits and effectiveness of these devices:

Anna-Your muse (city not specified)“… Treatment with the Beurer IL30 IR Lama helped me get rid of acne. It's not a pity for the money spent, given its high price, it will certainly come in handy more than once in the future. "

"Gizmal" (Astrakhan)- versed in the closet came across a reflector "Minin" (with a blue lamp), long forgotten and not used. And then my husband's ear ached .... After three days of warming up, everything went away. The reflector is easy to use and the blue lamp costs a penny. "

"Devushka" (city not specified)- “… I under such a lamp in the hospital treated a skin rash. But it is not small, but large - the "Sanitas SIL45" floodlight). It disinfects and dries the skin well - it helped !!! ".

Household use

Infrared lamps and emitters are successfully used in a rural backyard for heating young poultry, piglets, lambs and kids. In addition to heating, these devices have a positive effect on the health of newborn animals and perfectly dry the bedding.

When using the product "IKZK-250" in a pigsty, when raising piglets, the following scheme is recommended:

1. For heating baby pigs from birth to 7 days, heater lamps are suspended at a height of 0.5 meters from the floor.
2. Aged piglets 2-3 weeks, the height is increased to 0.75 meters.
3. Upon reaching three weeks of age, the device is placed at a height of 1 meter, while the heating area of ​​one lamp is 1 square meter.

To heat chickens and ducklings, it is advisable to equip the emitter with the simplest power regulator (a Chinese sample can be found for 150-200 rubles).

Usually, Russian electrical appliances "IKZK 220-250 R127" are used to heat poultry, which can be bought at a price of up to 200 rubles, or German ones - "OSRAM SICCA 250W E27", which cost about 500 rubles.

In rural areas, where power surges and drops are not uncommon, it is advisable to supply infrared heaters (to increase their service life) through protective device"UZL 300/500"

When using infrared devices for heating animals, certain rules should be followed, which will not only improve the conditions for their rearing, but will also make the process safer:

1. Heating zone temperature should be equal to 25-32 degrees, it is regulated either by changing the suspension height of the lighting fixture or by adjusting the power of the infrared light source itself.
2. Frequent on-off is not recommended lighting devices.
3. The surface of the flask in a livestock building, should be periodically wiped, otherwise the deposited dust will lead to overheating of the device, and it will burn out.

The effectiveness of using infrared heaters in livestock and poultry farming is not only scientifically substantiated, but also confirmed by numerous reviews:

Sergey_Krym (Feodosia)- “… the IKZK-250 light bulb has been serving for the third year already. As good as new, although I use it all the time. "

Hope ( Krasnodar region, Crimean region)- “… I bought a 500-watt light bulb in the department where“ everything for snakes and turtles ”is. It warms great, but is it good for chickens? "

"Lulu" (Buryatia)- “… I heat the chicken coop with a warm red lamp (like it’s called“ IK - 250 ”)… it’s warm, light, the light is not bright, but soft, warm and soothing”.

Greenhouse use

To heat a small greenhouse, you can also use infrared lamps located at a distance of 1.5-2 meters from each other.

When growing seedlings, as it grows, it is advisable to raise the lighting fixtures to different heights. Dignity this method is the combination of heating and lighting.

Application in the repair industry

When performing body repair work, they are often used, and often of the searchlight type. The advantage of these devices should be considered the ability to change the angle of incidence of the luminous flux and the distance from the IR lamp to the surface of the painted part.

This technology came into repair production from the conveyors of the factories "Audi AG" and "Bayerische Motoren Werke AG" ("BMW AG"), where drying chambers are equipped with lamp emitters.

Stay in the country or in country house v winter period should be comfortable and convenient. Therefore, you should take care of high-quality heating. Among others heating appliances available to modern consumers, it is especially worth highlighting infrared lamps for heating. They will be discussed further in the material.

Although infrared heaters were developed and began to be used at the end of the 20th century, they were only recently appreciated. Currently, heating lamps are actively used to heat small-sized rooms, although they are not suitable for heating the whole house.

What are space heating lamps

Infrared lamps for heating premises are in great demand both for use in commercial premises and in private residential buildings... They are capable of replacing traditional, bulky and non-mobile devices that run on solid fuels or gas. By outward appearance infrared heaters resemble ordinary light bulbs, the only difference is in their high heat output and color - white or red.

Basically, it is a lamp with a bulb filled with a mixture of argon and nitrogen, in which a tungsten filament is placed. The cartridge for it is installed standard size E27, but only from ceramics - plastic will not withstand high temperatures.

Such heating lamps can be purchased either assembled inside the finished device or separately. The inside of the plafond in a heater is usually mirrored in order to reflect heat waves towards the room.

Specifications

The main characteristics of infrared lamps are as follows:

• incandescent temperature - 600 ℃;
• maximum operating power - 500 W;
• mains voltage - 220 V;
• infrared wavelength range - up to 5 microns;
• service life - up to 6000 hours.

Choosing IKZK lamps for heating in the house, you should calculate their number based on the power rate of 1 kW per 10 m 2. This standard applies to insulated rooms with plastic double-glazed windows, as well as with a padded insulation on the floor, ceiling and doorway. If there are non-insulated places in the room through which cold can penetrate into the room, you will have to increase the number of heating devices or their power.

Pros and cons of red heating lamps

Heating devices with infrared lamps are quite in demand among consumers, especially if there is no opportunity, time or desire to build something larger and more permanent. Therefore, such heating lamps are very often bought by the owners of summer cottages and country houses.

Consider the main advantages of this type of heating device:

• heat lamps for heating do not burn oxygen during operation and do not evaporate moisture from the air, unlike other portable devices;
• during the operation of infrared heaters, convective air flows do not occur, which provides residents with a comfortable microclimate;
• the use of ceiling lamps for heating of the PLEN type can significantly save the usable area of ​​the room and ensure sufficient efficiency;
• heating devices do not create any noise and are absolutely non-toxic;
• the installation of such equipment is profitable from a financial point of view and allows you to effectively heat a certain area of ​​the room;
• No additional costs for the purchase of fuel materials, so that heating costs are reduced by about 60%;
• the service life of film-type infrared heaters is about 30 years and even more;
• since the operation of the lamp for heating the premises is not associated with the combustion of fuel materials, they do not emit any combustion products, therefore, additional ventilation in the room is not required;
• heaters with infrared lamps are not afraid of power surges or power outages, they still remain operational;
• in order to avoid breakdowns due to overloads or overheating (the device case does not heat up more than 38 ℃), heaters are usually equipped with a protective mechanism;
• such lamps do not cause fires, and the possibility of receiving electric shocks is excluded;
• the use of equipment from this group is very convenient in that they can be left on even if there is no one in the house, while the necessary microclimate will be maintained in the room and there is no need to be afraid of fires or accidents;
• the power of infrared lamps is quite enough to heat even fairly large rooms with high quality, providing optimal living conditions. The only thing to pick up required amount lamps, based on the size of the room.

It is noteworthy that according to medical research, infrared radiation has a general strengthening effect on a person, so that the presence of such devices in an apartment to some extent contributes to the healing of the body.

Like any other electrical appliance The infrared heating lamp creates an electromagnetic field, but it is so insignificant that it is not worth paying attention to. But the convenience of installing such equipment can be safely written down as a plus.

Models of infrared heaters are available for sale, which can work autonomously and are easily programmed. For example, if you want an infrared lamp to heat a room to a certain temperature, and only while you are in it, you just need to set the appropriate program, and the equipment will turn off at the specified time. In addition, such devices are able to memorize the entered parameters, so there is no need to set them up again.

Among the minuses, one can name only one circumstance that can become an obstacle to the use of infrared lamps for heating rooms. It is on the availability and constancy of electricity supply in the house. Nevertheless, there is always a way out of the situation - the devices can be connected to a charged battery or an uninterruptible power supply, which will ensure the operation of the equipment for the required time. True, in order to avoid surprises, it is worth monitoring the charge level and the operating condition of the equipment.

The principle of operation of heaters with infrared radiation

A feature of equipment with IR lamps is that the emitted by them thermal energy is transmitted to the surfaces of objects or people in the room, and is not absorbed by the air. This is the main difference between such devices from conventional electric heaters. Heating of objects is carried out only in the field of exposure to lamps. Thus, heat accumulates in solid objects, such as walls, pieces of furniture, and then is transferred into the room and warms up the air.

As already mentioned, a red heating lamp emits heat waves only in the area to which it is directed. In this regard, only local heating occurs.

Some consumers mistakenly believe that heating with infrared lamps is advisable only in industrial premises or office buildings, while home use they are not so effective and therefore not justified. However, in practice, it turns out that, in comparison with traditional radiator batteries, convectors or oil heaters, heating with incandescent lamps is more efficient and economical. Their operation does not require a supply of fuel, and they consume much less electricity.

A variety of models of heaters with infrared lamps allows them to be conveniently placed in any room. Such devices are compact and do not take up much space. Highly convenient option placement of infrared heaters will be mounted under the ceiling - so they can cover a large area. Thanks to modern technologies manufacturers produce appliances that can be easily built into the ceiling - this approach not only allows you to effectively heat the room, but also harmoniously fit into the interior design.

Film type infrared heating (PLEN)

Another type of infrared heaters is a film resistive foil cloth. It is known to many consumers as infrared floor heating. Although in most cases, such a film fits under the finish flooring alternatively, it can be placed over the entire ceiling or on the walls.

Have heating systems film type, there is one feature of installation - they should be placed not on top of walls or ceilings, but between the finish facing material and a layer of thermal insulation.

Thanks to this approach, the use of film heating will be as efficient as possible and will reduce heat loss to a minimum. However, heating elements heating systems will not be visible on the surface, so that the consumer can embody even the most daring design projects in his home, in which there is no place for traditional floor or hanging heaters.

Practice shows that the equipment of a residential building with infrared film heating devices helps to save energy and financial resources of the consumer up to 40%.

We hope that the information provided on infrared lamps for heating will be useful for the consumer, so that he can independently determine the type and number of heating devices for his home.