Features
Photon Heating
Infrared Heaters
useful heat conversion
100%
ca. 86%
total energy expenditure
up to 30% lower
100%
heat wave range
predominantly long-wave
predominantly short-wave
uniform radiation heat
yes
no
heat wave largely in optimal infrared
radiation range
radiation range
yes
no
relevant radiation range
up to 5 meters
up to 2 meters
perfect radiation component
yes, 50%
partly
Ø surface temperature
ca. 85°C
75°C - 140°C
emittance of heat radiation
active + passive
passive
reheat down to ca. 27°C
surface temperature
surface temperature
yes
no
basic output calculation up to -10°C
outdoor temperature
outdoor temperature
yes
partly
Ø daily operating time
7 hours
up to 24 hours
electrosmog
free
low, at best
long-lasting without loss of functionality
more than 15 years
not available
guarantee up to 15 years available
yes
no
guarantee for stated consumption
yes
no
enEV 2009 (§10a) compliant
(for passive houses)
(for passive houses)
yes
no
state of technology
state-of-the-art
outdated, > 10 years
application
private + commercial
private
made in Germany
yes
partly
engineered in Germany
yes
partly