Stylish, Sustainable, Smart Infrared Heating

Herschel Infrared panels are easy to install and come with a very comprehensive set of instructions. As Infrared panels are an electric installation, they should only be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician.  Herschel has a network of accredited installers who would be happy to help you.

Things to consider when planning to install an infrared panel are:

• Provision of a suitably-sized electrical source. If you are unsure, seek your electrician’s advice;
• Locate the panel according to operating heights and minimum separation distances specified in the instruction manual;
• Ensure enough strength exists in the wall / ceiling where you are going to hang the heater;
• Follow any other precautions listed in the instructions.

Installation hardware and guides for measuring and installing the mounting brackets are included in the box with the heaters. Instructions are also always available for download from the website.

This makes Infrared significantly easier to install than oil or gas boilers, heat pumps, underfloor heating etc and implies only minor disruption to your house.

Click here for a video on how to install a Select panel.

Is Infrared harmful at all?

Are Infrared Panels Safe to touch?

There is a risk of injury from touching any form of heater and Herschel infrared panels are no different. However, a key benefit of Herschel panels, unlike conventional heaters, is that they can be mounted higher up on walls or ceilings – reducing the likelihood of accidentally touching them or falling against them. We always advise this, especially in areas where young children or the elderly are present.

Our Herschel Inspire and Select panel heaters (excluding our Herschel IR space heating range; Advantage, Aspect, IPR4) have surface temperatures of 85 – 95 degrees centigrade. If you do touch one of these panels you will perceive this as hot on initial contact but, provided you do not continue to touch the panel, are unlikely to scald or burn.

The reason that you can touch Herschel panels without immediately injuring yourself is because a Herschel infrared panel typically has a heat energy or “watt density” of 0.09 watts per cm2 – an energy level that the skin can absorb and conduct away from the area of contact.

It is not the temperature that does the damage but the heat energy in the object.

A kettle, for example, typically has a watt density of between 15 – 30 watts per cm2. The skin cannot absorb and conduct away this level of energy and consequently scalds on the area of contact. Yet, both the Herschel IR panel and the kettle are close to 100C.

Warning: Please note that prolonged contact with any heater, Herschel included, will result in injury. Please also note that the Herschel IR space heating range (Advantage, Aspect and IPR4) all utilise Ceramic elements which run at far higher temperatures and would cause immediate injury if touched. These heaters must always be mounted in accordance with our instructions & never be touched when switched on or for 30 minutes after use.

Herschel heaters can deliver energy-savings up to 60% over traditional heating systems.

Providing warmth 24×7 at a fraction of the cost of gas, oil, or other electric heating, infrared warms the fabric of the building – and not the air – which is the key to its energy efficiency.

100% of the electrical energy used by infrared systems is converted into heat. Infrared heaters offer owners an unprecedented level of control over their property’s temperature and energy use.

The amount will depend on each particular house or building and your previous heating solution however it has been proven that a sufficiently insulated building, fitted with infrared panels, can expect significant reductions in energy usage, including:
up to 30% reduction on gas central heating systems;
up to 50% reduction on oil central heating systems;
up to 60% reduction on electrical storage heating.
Check out our comparison with other heating alternatives.

Longest track record

At Herschel we have the most extensive experience of the application of Far Infrared in the UK (check our Residential and Commercial Case Study pages). Effective heating is all about matching the right heater to the right requirement and we have many years experience in this: helping us develop not only our estimating models, but also driving product development too.

Best heaters and widest choice and quality

Herschel has developed heaters to provide the best combination of quality, performance and price available. We have the largest range of heaters available for the widest range of applications. All of our heaters have been extensively tested to UK and International standards and carry best in class warranties. We are the only UK Far Infrared specialist to provide and insist upon full training and accreditation for our installers, distributors and re-sellers.

Integrity

Integrity is one of our core values and we will never allow our heaters to be mis-specified or mis-sold. You can be sure that when you purchase a Herschel heater you will be purchasing the right heater for the right application and will have many happy years of use. Key benefits:

• Free delivery to UK and mainland Europe for online purchases;
• No need to register your warranty if you buy direct from us;
• No quibbles replacement of qualifying warranty claims;
• Access to Herschel technical support.

Please also see FAQs on What quality standards are Herschel panels tested to? and Are there any standards on Far Infrared panel performance?