Infrared heating of outdoor areas
The pleasure of enjoying a coffee or drink outdoors even during the winter, or dining on a terrace with a beautiful view, is certainly nothing new. But this autumn and winter of Covid-19 post-pandemic recovery is seeing a new trend in the entire Ho.Re.Ca. sector to make better use of outdoor spaces.
As a matter of fact, for a few weeks now and until further notice, Covid-19 regulations require anyone wishing to consume food or drinks in bars and restaurants, including company canteens, to be able to show a Green Pass. Suitably equipped outdoor spaces are therefore indispensable, to allow non-vaccinated people to make use of the services of these commercial premises.
Bars, restaurants, hotels, company canteens: the need for outdoor seating that can be used by everyone in compliance with Covid-19 regulations
At the same time, however, the fact that, in the months of tighter restrictions, bars, hotels and restaurants had to organise themselves in such a way as to only use outside tables, made many entrepreneurs discover the importance of keeping these extra covers even during the colder months.
This led to the need to heat outdoor seating areas in Ho.Re.Ca premises, so that they could be fully used by customers even in the colder months. In this context, the most suitable technical solution is certainly infrared heating, which has numerous advantages over other options on the market.
The advantages of infrared heatingI vantaggi di riscaldare con gli infrarossi
As it is well known, in order to heat a solid body it is necessary to transfer energy from a body that is warmer than the one to be heated. Heat transmission, in fact, always occurs from the emitting body to the receiving body, but it can take place in three different ways.
The first is conduction, the physical phenomenon whereby two masses in contact exchange energy, in the form of heat, when they are at different temperatures. Alternatively, heat transfer can also occur by convection, if a moving liquid or gas carries energy with it from a warmer to a cooler zone.
Lastly, heat exchange by radiation relies on the ability of electromagnetic waves to carry energy. Although an electromagnetic wave always carries energy, at whatever frequency it is emitted, those with a particular frequency, called infrared, are the most suitable for heating a solid body.
The advantages of infrared heaters are many. First of all, they do not involve combustion and therefore do not require fire brigade permits or the management of smoke and soot, and there are no issues relating to the need for storing fuel in suitable places.
Moreover, an infrared lamp heats the affected area directly, without creating odours, annoying noises and draughts. Finally, one must not forget the simplicity and practicality of use of these products, which simply have to be connected to the mains to provide their heat.
Infrared lamps are simple to install, economical in terms of running costs, safe and efficient in transporting heatLe lampade ad infrarossi sono semplici da installare, economiche nei costi di gestione, sicure, efficienti nel trasporto del calore
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The quality and safety of Art-Eco infrared heaters
There are two very important elements to be relied on when choosing the most suitable infrared lamp for heating the terrace of your restaurant, bar or pizzeria: the available electrical power and the possible exposure to water to determine the IP level.
Art-Eco, always careful to offer to its customers quality products, is very attentive to both aspects and offers infrared heaters with gold-coated bulbs for a guaranteed life of 7000 hours and accompanied by Certificate of Conformity, CeSNIR Report for light emissions and Thermographic Report.
It must be remembered that replacing the bulb is a considerable expense, so ensuring the long life of this component leads to good savings in running costs.
As far as the electrical safety of infrared outdoor heaters is concerned, it is clear how important a factor this is when used in terraces and outdoor spaces of Ho.Re.Ca. sector premises.
Furthermore, the choice of the best infrared lamp for a specific application must be guided by the wavelength emitted by the bulb. There are, in fact, three types of infrared emitters: short-wave, fast medium-wave and long-wave, with different performance levels with respect to heating speed.
If infrared heaters are installed outdoors, it is always best to use products with a high degree of protection such as our HLW or Sunkare 2000 lamps, both with short-wave infrared bulbs. These products are protected against water jets from all directions and are therefore suitable for exposure to the elements. They also have protection against the penetration of dust.
To ensure an infrared heating system best suited to your needs, you can confidently contact Art-Eco and talk to our experts, who will advise you on the best technical solution for your commercial premises.
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