What is Radiant Heat?

At conservatoryheating.com, the technology behind our conservatory electric radiant panel heaters and electric radiators is based on the oldest form of heating known - that which comes from the Sun.

The rays of heat coming from our Sunburst, Sunrise and Vitro conservatory heaters work just like those from the Sun, warming people and objects in their path rather than the air around them. Those objects, such as walls and furniture, then act as convectors giving off warmth. This results in an even naturally heated environment from head to toe so that people don’t lose warmth to their surroundings - and it makes our Sunrise, Sunburst and Vitro electric panel heaters absolutely ideal for conservatories.

The Ducasa Richmond and Avant are the electric equivalent of a 'wet' central heating system, they gently radiate warmth into the room like traditional 'wet system' radiators.

With conventional convection-type heaters, the heat rises out of the top of the radiator to settle near the ceiling where it is least needed. But with our electric conservatory heaters, the heat radiates directly into the room giving a much more even temperature throughout.

Radiant heat is one of the healthiest, most effective and cost-efficient methods of heating rooms. As it does not rely on air being forced over a very hot element, the humidity levels are unaffected and the movement of airborne particles, such as dust, is reduced, making the air quality much cleaner, especially important for asthma and allergy sufferers. Radiant heat is also unaffected by draughts and does not pass through glass, making it the efficient choice for areas with large window space, such as conservatories.

A tried and tested technology, Ducasa electric radiant panel heaters and electric radiators have already been fitted in 35,000 conservatories across the UK.