HotZONE™ heaters fitted with IRLensesTM increase the amount of infrared energy in the central beam by 3 to 5X that of a conventional heater by "stealing " the energy from the shoulders of the radiation pattern. There is a sharp cutoff between the hot beam and the cold shoulders.

Most FIR sauna heater elements are steel-coated. Steel coating is an older technology that directs the heat source but requires more time to warm up, operates at higher temperatures, and uses more energy to reach the level necessary for deep tissue penetration. Now, ceramic-coated heater elements result in lower temperatures and more efficient energy use. Ceramic-coated FIR heaters produce the same useful energy as the sun at a very safe (.

Most infrared heaters employ gas combustion (propane or natural gas) to heat a steel tube (tube heater) or ceramic surface (luminous heater), which subsequently emits infrared heat. It’s important to note how much infrared heat is emitted. You should also be aware that an infrared heater produces both infrared radiant heat (that is directed at people and objects) and convection heat that rises and is for the most part lost.

If you are pursuing an occupational A.A. or A.S. degree from CRC (such as Early Childhood Education, CIS Networking or administration of Justice/Correctional Science), you will complete a vigorous, though less demanding G.E. pattern than a student who will transfer to a four-year college for a bachelor's degree. If you plan to transfer to any of the 24 CSU campuses (such as Sacramento State or Humboldt State), you may follow a single, standard pattern or may follow the IGETC pattern.

Infrared heaters warm the body in the same manner as natural sunlight. FIR heat therapy uses the wavelength of the visible and non-visible light spectrum of sunlight that heats the body normally. Traditional steam saunas raise the temperature of the air to a very high level within the chamber to warm the body. FIR saunas work differently. Instead of heating the air within the enclosure, FIR saunas emit a wavelength and heat the body directly.

It is a warm soothing heat that helps feet relax by warming the muscles and ligaments. It is especially helpful for feet that have been under hours of strain.

Far-infrared radiant (FIR) heat is a form of naturally occurring energy that heats objects by direct light conversion (DLC). DLC warms only the object and does not raise the temperature of the surrounding free air. All life requires FIR heat from the sun. FIR heat is not ultraviolet radiation but a narrow band of energy within the 5.6 to 15 micron level. This type of energy travels only 2-3" deep into the body to increase circulation and nourish damaged tissue.

This is a matter of personal preference. Infrared heaters will give you an instantaneous sensation of heat on your skin as long as you stay in range of the bulbs or element. Fan forced heaters raise the temperature of the air in the room so it will take longer to feel the heat. You are restricted to the line of sight that radiant heat requires. If you intend to use this as an emergency backup for freeze protection, definitely use a fan forced unit.

Of course, the Sun is our primary source of Infrared heat. Have you ever been outside on a partly cloudy spring day of about 50 degrees F. and felt quite comfortable until the sun was suddenly obscured by a cloud? Although the air temperature had not had time to drop, you felt chilled, as the cloud would not let the warming infrared rays through to reach you. Infrared light is an important energy force that promotes healing - a rising of the white blood cell count.

FIR heat relieves pain by expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process. Recent health and medical studies name FIR heat as a successful treatment for arthritis, rheumatism and muscle spasms. ^ back

Perspiring is part of the complex thermoregulatory process of the body that increases the heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate. The process requires a large amount of energy and reduces excess moisture, salt and subcutaneous fat. Fat becomes water soluble at 110?F and the body sweats out fats and toxins. ^ back

Toxins such as sodium, alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol and carcinogenic heavy metals (cadmium, lead, zinc, nickel) accumulate in the body during modern daily life. The body eliminates most toxins naturally by sweating but the process is sometimes too slow. Infrared heat therapy stimulates the sweat glands that cleanse and detoxify the skin. The FIR heat technology simply speeds up the body's natural process! ^ back

Most illnesses are accompanied by a fever. During a fever, the body heats up to eliminate viruses and attack foreign agents. Often misunderstood, this rise in temperature is a natural stage of the immune system's healing process and is one of the best ways to rid the body of chemicals and unwelcome visitors. The immune system weakens the hold of viruses and bacterial growth. FIR heat therapy induces an "artificial fever" by heating up the body but without the pains of an illness.

Infrared heat therapy loosens the muscles and relaxes the body prior to a massage. Many massage therapists use infrared heat to provide more thorough and effective treatment. ^ back

Infrared heat improves circulation, expels dirt & chemicals and removes dead cells on the surface of the skin. All of these benefits lead to a more soft and firm complexion. ^ back The heat source for infrared saunas is Far-Infrared Radiant (FIR) heat. It is simply a form of energy that is directly transmitted onto objects because of its specific wavelength. It has nothing to do with ultraviolet light which is known to cause sunburn and damage skin.

Not in the least bit. Infrared light and infrared heat have been used be doctors and scientists for decades. There have been thousands of documented studies and there has been no recorded evidence that there are any ill effects of Infrared energy. Unlike Ultraviolet energy, which can be very damaging to the skin and ultimately lead to cancer, Infrared energy is completely safe and has numerous beneficial health affects on the human body.

Schwank infrared heaters meet the strict European standards for efficiency and hence give you far more heat for your money. Our mission is to deliver the best in commercial and industrial heating solutions at the lowest life-cycle cost. Many North American manufacturers have attempted to capture market share by designing and building inexpensive, low efficiency infra-heaters that meet the minimum requirements of North American standards.