What Is Infrared Heat?

In scientific terms, Infrared is a form of electromagnetic energy found in the same spectrum that includes visible light, radio waves and microwaves.

Radiated heat which is also known as Infrared heat is a radiant energy which works like the sun and is one of the most commonly known sources of energy

Infrared heat is transmitted at the speed of light, 300,000km per second, in a straight line with minimal loss to the air. It can be aimed, reflected or focused by materials that have a highly reflective surface, Bright aluminum or stainless steel for example. When infrared strikes an absorptive object such as concrete, wood, water, paint, skin or clothing it is converted into heat at the surface. Surrounding air is then warmed by conduction and convection. The best example of this transfer of heat is from the sun to the earth without loss of heat to outer space.

A gas fired infra-red burner emulates the efficiency of the sun by generating radiant energy.