Facebook - a social media site - nowadays we all have to be on facebook don't we?
Of course as a business you have to have a "Page" - a business page - if you try and promote a business from a personal page you are likely to get your profile removed as explained in this blog over at NDBA - http://www.ndba.org.uk/internet/social-media-internet/facebook-for-business-are-you-doing-it-right
Multiheat has a facebook page which you can find here - https://www.facebook.com/multiheat?ref=hl - and over there we post pictures, receive testimonials, promote our offers and much much more.
This next month or so we are promoting our facebook page with the aim of increasing our number of likes from 143 (as of this morning) to 250 or more. At the end of the month we will draw someone at random and they will win an outdoor electric infrared patio heater - RRP was £219.99 but if you cannot wait until then why not buy one now on our website here:- http://www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk/shop-2/special-offers/outdoor-infrared-heater
Please help spread the word - lots of likes would be good - tell me about your page and I'll like back!
The ramblings of a far infrared heating specialist blogging about our heaters, our industry and what it is like to run a business!
Monday 18 March 2013
Wednesday 13 March 2013
watts = volts x amps
It's easy when you know how, but we often don't know, do we?
I do remember learning this at school and it has never really been of any use until I found myself in a business that sold products that used electricity.
Whilst our products are rated in watts we then find that our electrician will tell us that watts = volts x amps and that this is important when we choose switches, timers or thermostats to control our Multiheat Infrared Panels. How do we use this formula to then calculate what we really need.
Well....
It is easy to fall into the trap that are thermostats are created equal. This is not the case.
At Multiheat we take care with this issue and only recommend thermostats that are capable of performing safely with our panels.
It is an easy mistake to assume that the simple wall mounted thermostat often use to control central heating will work with our panels. These thermostats are generally only rated at about 1.5 amps so using the above formula and assuming mains voltage to be 230 volts these will only safely switch a load of 345 watts so would only safely work with our 250 watt panel.
What we need to do is add together all the wattages of the panels we wish to control from a single thermostat or timer and divide by 230 to give us the require current rating in amps.
Therefore 3 of our 850 watt panels connected together will equal 2550 watts, divided by 230 equals about 11 amps so we need to choose a thermostat with at least that rating.
Please get in touch if you need more details or check out our website:-
www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk
I do remember learning this at school and it has never really been of any use until I found myself in a business that sold products that used electricity.
Whilst our products are rated in watts we then find that our electrician will tell us that watts = volts x amps and that this is important when we choose switches, timers or thermostats to control our Multiheat Infrared Panels. How do we use this formula to then calculate what we really need.
Well....
It is easy to fall into the trap that are thermostats are created equal. This is not the case.
At Multiheat we take care with this issue and only recommend thermostats that are capable of performing safely with our panels.
It is an easy mistake to assume that the simple wall mounted thermostat often use to control central heating will work with our panels. These thermostats are generally only rated at about 1.5 amps so using the above formula and assuming mains voltage to be 230 volts these will only safely switch a load of 345 watts so would only safely work with our 250 watt panel.
What we need to do is add together all the wattages of the panels we wish to control from a single thermostat or timer and divide by 230 to give us the require current rating in amps.
Therefore 3 of our 850 watt panels connected together will equal 2550 watts, divided by 230 equals about 11 amps so we need to choose a thermostat with at least that rating.
Please get in touch if you need more details or check out our website:-
www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk
Monday 11 March 2013
Can I use an infrared heater in a bathroom?
Can I use an infrared heater in a bathroom?
Yes, the panels are IP54 rated for use in the bathrooms and wet-rooms.
The heater is splash proof and should be positioned in zone 3 away from the bath or shower. Ideally it should be above where you stand, fairly central to the room; the rays
need to reach all areas of the room to warm the walls and floor which in turn will warm the whole room.
If the heating panel is left on for long periods it will also help reduce condensation in the bathroom and maintain a cosy warm feeling.
Mirror infrared heating panels are excellent in the bathroom.
This is one a few FAQ (frequently asked question) that we are asked regularly - for more check out this PDF on our website:-
Thursday 7 March 2013
A testimonial - infrared heating panel!
“I absolutely love my panel. It’s near my desk
so is brilliant for those cold early mornings. It feels like I’m abroad
and gets me to a perfect temperature quickly without making the room
uncomfortable with hot air. When I’m working with others they always
comment on how great it feels. The radiator is on just to keep it
ticking over. Definitely planning on expanding my collection. Thank
you.” NYou can see more testimonials on our website here:-
http://www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk/reviews-and-recommendations-for-infrared-heating-panels
Wednesday 6 March 2013
The surface is bright mirror glass with gently rounded corners
Yes, you can get infrared panels that are also mirrors!
The latest addition to our range is a Mirror Glass Infrared Heating Panel providing about 400 watts 60 cm x 60cm x 2.5 cm deep and 8kg in weight!
The surface is bright mirror glass with gently rounded corners, there is no frame, and the panel appears to float on the wall.
Perfect for small bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways and the like.
Check out our shop for more information!
http://www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk/shop-2/infrared-heating-panels1/mirror-glass-infrared-heating-panel-400-watt
The latest addition to our range is a Mirror Glass Infrared Heating Panel providing about 400 watts 60 cm x 60cm x 2.5 cm deep and 8kg in weight!
The surface is bright mirror glass with gently rounded corners, there is no frame, and the panel appears to float on the wall.
Perfect for small bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways and the like.
Check out our shop for more information!
http://www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk/shop-2/infrared-heating-panels1/mirror-glass-infrared-heating-panel-400-watt
Tuesday 5 March 2013
When was infrared discovered?
When was infrared discovered?
Infrared radiation was discovered as long ago as 1800, when an English astronomer discovered the existence of infrared energy beyond the red end of the visible light spectrum. He found that when sunlight was passed through a glass prism it formed a spectrum, if a thermometer was then moved along the spectrum of colours the heating effect could be monitored, moving the thermometer beyond the red end of the spectrum where no light was visible the heating effect increased. This new region of the electromagnetic spectrum was called the infrared.
Near infrared is now commonly used in patio heaters that give off an orange light glow, our panels use far infrared which has no visible colour or light. Only rays which fall into the 0.75 to 15 microns do the heating, the most efficient spectrum for heating is 6 to 10 microns, in tests our panels produce 99.82% of its output from the far infrared range and more than 90% in the optimum spectrum range.
You can find out more about infrared heating and our panels on our website:-
http://www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk/technical-information/infrared-information
Infrared radiation was discovered as long ago as 1800, when an English astronomer discovered the existence of infrared energy beyond the red end of the visible light spectrum. He found that when sunlight was passed through a glass prism it formed a spectrum, if a thermometer was then moved along the spectrum of colours the heating effect could be monitored, moving the thermometer beyond the red end of the spectrum where no light was visible the heating effect increased. This new region of the electromagnetic spectrum was called the infrared.
Near infrared is now commonly used in patio heaters that give off an orange light glow, our panels use far infrared which has no visible colour or light. Only rays which fall into the 0.75 to 15 microns do the heating, the most efficient spectrum for heating is 6 to 10 microns, in tests our panels produce 99.82% of its output from the far infrared range and more than 90% in the optimum spectrum range.
You can find out more about infrared heating and our panels on our website:-
http://www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk/technical-information/infrared-information
Friday 1 March 2013
Near versus far infrared?
What's the difference between near infrared and far infrared?
Near infrared glows red/orange & therefore is relatively inefficient when compared to far infrared which gives off no light whatsoever. In fact a far infrared heating panel will look the same whether it is on or off!
We do sell a few near infrared outdoor heaters, ideal for patios, under gazebos or for smoking areas outside offices or public houses.
This is where you will really notice the difference, the near infrared heaters give out a much fiercer heat, perfect for those outdoor areas where there is little or no insulation or shelter!
For March we have a special offer which you can find here:-
http://www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk/shop-2/special-offers/outdoor-infrared-heater
Near infrared glows red/orange & therefore is relatively inefficient when compared to far infrared which gives off no light whatsoever. In fact a far infrared heating panel will look the same whether it is on or off!
We do sell a few near infrared outdoor heaters, ideal for patios, under gazebos or for smoking areas outside offices or public houses.
This is where you will really notice the difference, the near infrared heaters give out a much fiercer heat, perfect for those outdoor areas where there is little or no insulation or shelter!
For March we have a special offer which you can find here:-
http://www.multiheat-energysystems.co.uk/shop-2/special-offers/outdoor-infrared-heater
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