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• For the infrared panels we tested, see: https://webshop.energie-transitie.inf... • Calculate the power you need: https://www.energie-transitie.info/ve... • Download the 'Heating Tips with Infrared' at: https://www.energie-transitie.info/ti... • For infrared panels for large spaces, see: https://webshop.energie-transitie.inf... The 10 Biggest Misconceptions About Infrared Heating We still encounter many myths about using infrared. Let's discuss the 10 biggest misconceptions. 1. "Infrared has a COP of 1, so it's inefficient." This is perhaps the most common misconception. COP – Coefficient of Performance – is only useful when evaluating a system based on convective heat, such as central heating or air conditioning. However, infrared heats through radiation, not air. The energy travels directly to objects and people. Therefore, the COP logic simply doesn't apply here. This topic has already been touched upon in several vlogs. 2. "An infrared panel is only suitable as spot heating." Infrared is often seen as a small supplementary heater for a desk or sitting area. But when used correctly in the right rooms, infrared can easily heat an entire house or a whole floor. Provided it's properly calculated and installed, you can live just as comfortably with it as with any other heating system. 3. "Infrared panels get too hot and can't be attached to a plastic ceiling." High-quality panels are designed to be well-insulated on the back. This makes them perfectly suitable for mounting on all kinds of materials, including plastic. We only recommend against using them on a thatched ceiling. Make sure the ceiling can support the weight of the panels. 4. "Infrared is similar to the heat from a central heating system." No. A central heating system primarily heats the air. Infrared heats objects, including people, through radiation. Objects in the room also heat up over time, and that feels different. 5. "You only feel heat when you're standing directly in front of the panel." Although you feel the direct radiation up close, infrared also radiates to objects in the room. In my workspace, I heat using spot heating technology. I find that I can turn the panel off a few hours earlier because the heat stays in the room because everything else heats up. You don't need to try that with air conditioning, because it cools the room down immediately. 6. "Infrared is bad for your health." On the contrary. Long-wave infrared, the type used in living spaces, is completely safe. It's even used in wellness and physiotherapy. It's a natural heat, comparable to solar heat but without the UV radiation. 7. "Infrared is more expensive to use than gas or a heat pump." That depends on the insulation and the materials in the room. Infrared is best used in well-insulated rooms where materials like wood, stone, and concrete are used. We've already done a test comparing infrared with air conditioning in my workspace. I find infrared more comfortable for my office. Compared to air conditioning, it does use more electricity, but an infrared panel is cheaper to purchase and they last a long time. In our office, we had electric heating, and now we heat with infrared. This reduces our electricity consumption by at least half. 8. "Infrared doesn't heat evenly." When using infrared to heat an entire room, it's wise to distribute multiple panels evenly throughout the space. It's also wise to let the room heat up. This means that the room heats up along with the heat. This takes time, after which energy consumption decreases significantly, and you'll experience the room as very comfortable. Zoning a room or your home ensures you get the heat where it's needed, saving energy costs. 9. "The air is getting too dry." Because infrared doesn't circulate air, but directly heats objects, humidity is actually better maintained. The indoor climate feels more natural than with air heating or convection. 10. "You can't combine infrared with other systems." Of course. Infrared is perfect for use as your primary heating source, but also as supplementary heating. Think of bathrooms, conservatories, or as a supplement to a heat pump when you want extra comfort. Many of our customers use an infrared panel above their sofa in addition to their regular heating on cold days. This allows them to turn down the central heating, and the radiation from a panel provides that extra bit of comfort. Thanks for watching, don't forget to like and subscribe, and see you next time!