Sun Twin heaters are commercial grade portable electric space heaters. Because they are commercial grade, they have higher quality parts and, as such, are expected to last for 3 to 5 years. They heat by infrared heating, which means that the heat produced is higher than the room it is in, and thus transfers its own heat to the room, and the objects in the room, by electromagnetic radiation.
History of Infrared Heating
Infrared heating was first used in the 1930s to cure automotive paints. However, it was not until WWII that this type of heating came into heavy usage because scientists found that by using it they could speed up production of the equipment that the military needed to fight the war. Once the war was over, infrared heating went back to being used on a lesser scale than it was during the war. In the beginning of the 21st century, infrared heating once again began being used for many things. Some examples of items that we use daily that use infrared heating are toasters, bathroom heat lamps and even light bulbs.
Science Behind Infrared Heating
The science behind infrared heating states that any object that emits energy that is above absolute zero, or -460 degrees F (-273 degrees Celsius, 0 degrees Kelvin), is creating infrared radiation/energy. When infrared energy hits an object the electrons on the surface of that object get excited and oscillate, producing heat. Electromagnetic energy only travels in a straight line, and as it travels its intensity is lowered. However, with the use of reflectors placed in strategic places, the electromagnetic energy can be directed wherever you want it to go.
Features
Sun Twin heaters can help the air in to stay fresher. This is because as you use your Sun Twin heater more to heat your home, you will use your furnace less, thus cutting down on the amount of dust that your furnace creates that goes into the air; this can also save money on furnace filters. Sun Twin heaters have zero clearance, meaning that you don't have to worry about putting your heater up against a wall or close to a piece of furniture because the units don't send any energy into the air that will harm anyone or anything. Sun Twin heaters don't use as much energy as most other heating sources and will cut down on your energy bills.
Disadvantages
Sun Twin heaters cannot be used in your bathroom because the moisture and humidity are not good for the units and can cause problems with them. Another disadvantage is the prohibitive price. Sun Twin heaters can run from as low as $372 to as high as $600. If you're looking for an inexpensive option, Sun Twin heaters may not be it. Another disadvantage is if your home is not well insulated, then it is going to take more energy to keep it heated, so it may become cost prohibitive as well. Finally, while you can heat multiple rooms, you may have to consider turning on ceiling fans to make it work well, or having them installed.
Warning
Some say that those selling Sun Twin heaters and claiming that they are actually more energy efficient may be misleading you. This is because it is not possible for the Sun Twin heater to be more efficient than other electric heaters because unlike other forms of heating such as gas for example, electric heating is always 100 percent efficient. This means that electric energy is always going to convert to heat energy no matter what, unlike other types of energy which have the ability to be converted to something other than heat energy. Some say the only difference between a Sun Twin heaters and regular electric heaters is that they have higher grade parts and a big wood frame that does not get dangerously hot.
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