SPACE HEATER: A POWERFUL SOLUTION FOR COMMERCIAL SPACES
When looking at effectively heating large commercial spaces, finding a reliable solution which is both efficient and cost-effective is crucial. Tansun’s range of Space Heaters offer a powerful infrared heating technology perfect for commercial and industrial environments – helping to maintain effective temperature control with minimal install and maintenance costs.
Differentiating from conventional convection heaters which warm the surrounding air, infrared heaters work by directly warming people and objects in its path – ensuring consistent warmth without the drawbacks of heat stratification.
Space Heating: The Advantages of Infrared
Space heating within large buildings such as sports halls, churches, factories, warehouses, open plan offices and aircraft hangars present unique challenges. These spaces typically have high ceilings, poor insulation and with access doors constantly opening and closing, heat can frequently escape.
Key Benefits of Tansun Infrared Space Heaters
- Easy to install: The infrared heaters are lightweight and easy to install on the ceilings and walls of commercial and industrial buildings.
- Maintenance-free: Our heaters require no ongoing maintenance so they can be left to provide comforting warmth to your workforce.
- No warm-up required: The space heaters provide heat as soon as switched on so no energy is wasted pre-heating.
- Keeps heat where you need it using zoning: The high ceilings in commercial spaces cause a problem for heating that relies on convection. The heat rises, leaving people working at ground level uncomfortably cold. This process is known as heat stratification and is a major issue when you’re trying to heat buildings with high roofs. Our heaters use infrared which doesn't cause stratification. With Zonal Infrared Heating, the heat travels in straight lines and directly heats objects and people in areas where heat is required, saving on energy.
- Save money on bills with dimming and zonal heating: Tansun's zonal infrared heating solutions offer major energy savings versus traditional HVAC systems. This is thanks to the heaters' very high-efficiency ratings, dimming ability and capability to target heat zones - up to 100% of energy is converted into heat at the source and projected where and when needed.
Heating Large Spaces Efficiently
Heating large spaces efficiently is crucial for businesses looking to reduce energy costs whilst maintaining a comfortable environment for staff and visitors. The high ceilings in commercial spaces cause a problem for traditional heating which relies on convection. Here, heat rises, leaving people working at ground level uncomfortably cold. This is a process known as heat stratification and is a major issue when you’re trying to heat buildings with high roofs.
Tansun heaters use infrared which doesn't cause stratification. Instead, our heaters are designed for maximum efficiency with 100% of the energy used converted into heat. This means them far more efficient than conventional heating systems, which can lose a significant portion of energy due to heat rising and escaping through poorly insulated areas.
To further enhance energy savings, Tansun infrared heaters can be equipped with dimming and zoning controls. These features allow businesses to adjust the heat output based on specific areas' needs, ensuring that only the occupied zones receive warmth. By dimming heaters in less trafficked areas and fully powering them in key work zones, businesses can achieve substantial energy reductions while maintaining comfortable temperatures where it matters most.
Read about how Tansun infrared heating transformed comfort and efficiency in a Wolverhampton church.
What is the Pathway to Decarbonising Space Heating?
Decarbonising space heating is becoming an increasingly important goal as businesses aim to reduce their carbon footprints. Infrared heating provides a more sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel-based systems. By utilising electric-powered infrared heaters, businesses can significantly reduce their carbon emissions, especially when combined with renewable energy sources or renewable energy tariffs.
Tansun’s heaters can play a key role in this transition by offering efficient, low-carbon solutions that meet modern sustainability standards.
Space Heating Solutions From Tansun
Tansun heaters are not only highly energy-efficient but give you much more versatility and flexibility in terms of placement of them. For example, our Apollo range of heaters can be wall hung, chain hung and even be recessed into the wall. Available from 1kW to 18 kW, the depth and flexibility of the Apollo range makes them ideal for a wide variety of commercial and industrial heating applications.
Another good fit for commercial space heating is our Sorrento infrared heater range. It is one of the most-installed infrared heaters and it's easy to see why. Made from a robust but lightweight aluminium extrusion body, the modular design of the heater allows different sizes to be grouped together to create a tailored heating system. Sorrento is available from 1.5kW to 6kW configurations and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor uses.
Are Space Heaters Expensive to Run?
A common question we’re asked is, "Are space heaters expensive to run?" The answer largely depends on the type of space heater and how it’s used. Tansun’s infrared heaters are designed to be highly energy-efficient, converting nearly all the electricity they use into heat. This means they can offer significant cost savings, especially in large commercial spaces where traditional heating systems may require more energy to heat the same area.
Factors that affect running costs include:
- The size of the space being heated.
- Insulation levels.
- Frequency of use and the duration of time the heaters are on.
- The type of energy used (e.g., renewable energy can reduce costs).
For example, when looking at a 450 sq metre space, a 100kW system can achieve energy savings exceeding 55% using a combination of our robust heaters and energy-saving control systems.