Infrared:

the new way to heat

Welltherm is a leading manufacturer of
high-end Infrared Heating Systems,
manufactured in Lüdenscheid, Germany.

Our meticulous processing and customised

production, including our “Made in Germany”
quality seal and VDE and EMC certifications,
guarantee the highest quality and safety
of our products. Infrared heating, being
energy efficient, controllable and 100% safe,
represents the future of sustainable
heating technology.

WHAT IS INFRARED? Similar to the sun, infrared heating emits heat

radiation which is absorbed by the people, objects and surfaces of the
room. Heated elements store heat up to three times longer than air and
then emit it back into the room. Convection heaters such as radiators or
electric wall heaters simply heat the air.

INFRARED VERSUS HOW MUCH COULD YOU SAVE

CONVENTIONAL HEATING WITH WELLTHERM?
Conventional heating circulates air so temperature Infrared panels offer owners an unprecedented
at ceiling level is significantly higher than floor level of control of their property’s temperature and
level. In contrast, infrared distributes heat evenly energy use. Projected savings can only be a guide
throughout room. however, research shows that in a well-insulated
building you can expect significant reductions in
With solid objects and surfaces discharging energy usage:
infrared heat and becoming a secondary heat
source, energy use is reduced. Up to 20% savings compared to
gas-central heating.
Using infrared which heats surfaces rather than air
has other benefits. It reduces the risk of mould on Up to 40% savings compared to oil-fired
walls. It also reduces allergic reactions as central heating.
conventional heating circulates air, dust and
bacteria throughout the room – infrared does not. Up to 50% savings compared to electric
storage heating.
WHY CHOOSE WELLTHERM
While infrared technology has long been established for medical and outdoor purposes,
recent developments have made infrared heating efficient and aesthetically attractive for
indoor applications, for example the use of toughened glass infrared heat panels. Welltherm
uses high quality components such as two integrated thermal safety switches per panel, or
toughened durable, fire-resistant glass withstanding 70 KJ pressure. It looks and performs
exactly as you would expect from a quality German engineered and manufactured product.

Energy Saving EMF (Electromagnetic Field)

Heating efficiency can be measured by way of ratio Welltherm uniquely uses an Electromagnetic Feld
between the output of infrared power and the technology which applies counter-rotating heating
electrical power used. Due to ESHC technology conductor geometries to reduce unwanted EMF to
(Entire Surface Heat Conductor), exclusively absolute minimum (welltherm.de/en/products).
employed by Welltherm, 70% of the surface of our
panels are covered with heat conductors–while
similar products hold a density range of less than Reliability
25%–saving up to 30% of heating costs Infrared panels are a “fit and forget” system.
compared to other technologies. Welltherm’s uncompromising approach to high
engineering standards ensures years-long
Efficiency performance, free of maintenance, replacement or
inspection costs.
Welltherm’s products are designed to transmit
heat where it is meant to go, towards the room, not
the rear or sides. For example, one of Welltherm’s Good ROI
competitors advise a distance of 800mm for Welltherm’s low running costs and virtually zero
installation of triptych printed panels whereas maintenance deliver excellent Return on Investment.
Welltherm panels have no limit of distance due to
their insulation and minimal heat escape.

100% made in Germany, Welltherm’s

products hold the highest quality
compliance standards such as ROHS, EMC,
TÜV, EnEV (EU energy conservation
regulations), ISO 9001, and CE.
 OTHER FINANCIAL BENEFITS

With IR, individual panels can be turned on and off, where as a boiler must be fired up just to heat
one room. Also, the thermostat of an IR systems is typically set lower by two degrees to reach a
similar level of comfort.
Infrared is far cheaper to install than a “wet” heating system like gas or oil.
An IR system is best used alongside a home smart meter system.

A direct efficiency comparison of ESHC technology with other infrared heating systems

Competitor A Welltherm Competitor B

Proportion of heat radiation 74% 85% 62.9%

Heat Transfer coefficient 0.51 0.6 0.44
Max Temperature 950C 1070C 910C

High efficiency
ESHC–Technology

CASE STUDY CASE STUDY

THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL WATER TREATMENT WORKS

Thurrock Borough Council, as part of their Water Treatment Works carried out an extensive
“transforming Homes program” used Infrared upgrade of its premises. The specification called
panels in a recent trial. for 23No. electrical convection heating with total
connected Load of 23.95KW.
The council wished to reduce damp and mould
in its properties, they selected a two bedroom However, Welltherm offered alternative of 37No.
property and replaced the existing storage infrared heating panels fitted in the ceiling grid
heaters with IR panels. with connected load of 12.21KW.

The results have been remarkable – damp was Due to the different heating method (convection vs
reduced by 44% after just one month and a radiant), the infrared heating system works less
60% reduction in heating costs was observed. time than the convection type and the
ceiling-fitted infrared panels free up wall space.
The Future | Infrared heating

More and more homeowners looking to reduce their carbon footprint and energy bills are
adopting the use of solar panels as a replacement for the use of gas or in addition to it. This will
pave the way for domestic heating based on ecological principles. Welltherm is well placed to
support and provide solutions for this momentum and emerging market needs.

In our assessment, infrared is the future of the heating industry. In many cases it may be the
only solution. Already many residential towers are seeking to remove gas supply from their
premises. Other buildings are being constructed with an all-electric infrastructure. Private
landlords are also removing gas appliances and switching to lower maintenance and lower risk
alternatives. Home owners are beginning to explore the benefits of solar energy with mass
market providers offering cheaper and easier solutions. Gradually, the price differential
between gas and electricity will be eroded and, giving the current challenges in Britain to meet
C02 emission targets and move away from gas, we see an increased emphasis on efficient,
decarbonised, ecologically-friendly electric heating solutions.

RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Low installation costs, low running costs
and no maintenance cost

FLEXIBILITY
Wall or ceiling mounted,
100% ENERGY EFFICIENT
free standing (outdoors use)

EASY INSTALLATION 100% CONTROLLABLE

DESIGN VARIATION 100% SAFE

Blank, mirror, black board,
or image of your choice
100% CARBON FREE
TAKES LITTLE SPACE When used with
solar or wind energy

KEEPS MOULD AND DAMP AWAY VIRTUALLY

NO MAINTENANCE

HEALTH BENEFITS
Great for those suffering from Asthma since
IR does not circulates dust into the air

Welltherm GmbH, Lüdensch

www.welltherm.nl
info@welltherm.nl