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Heating a conservatory with SunSwitch
 

Conservatory Heating

SunSwitch conservatory heatersConservatories are wonderful living spaces, but they are notoriously difficult to heat. When the air is warmed by radiators or convector heaters, for example, the hot air will rise to the roof, where it is useless and wasted. And if you use your conservatory only occasionally, it can take hours just to take the chill off. In really cold weather you may end up not using it at all, which is a real shame.

But there is a solution, which will allow you to get the full benefit of your conservatory whenever you feel like it. SunSwitch Quartz Halogen heaters work instantly and deliver amazing comfort levels in seconds, even in a stone-cold building. This is possible because our heaters produce short wavelength infra-heat that cuts through the air to warm objects, rather than the air itself. Just like the sun. The most natural form of heating known to man. And its kinder to plants, too. Not only will your SunSwitch conservatotry heaters look good, but with low running costs (from as little as 9p per hour depending on model) you will be able to enjoy your conservatory space all year round. Which is what you wanted it for!

 

SunSwitch benefits:
+ instant comfortable radiant warmth
+ energy-efficient and economical
+ simple to install
+ maintenance-free
+ clean and environmentally friendly
+ high-tech replaceable elements

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How should SunSwitch heaters be installed?
SunSwitch conservatory heaters should be mounted between c. 2.1m and 5 m height (depending on model) and angled downwards at approximately 45°. For more information please view the product specifications on the products page. Heaters can be mounted easily on any available wall or suspended from above. In some situations it is worth installing SunSwitch heaters above external doors as they make sn attractive, very economical alternative to a door curtain heater.

How many heaters will I need?
Usually, we find our heaters are about twice as effective as other types of heater for any given power. Typically, a 1.5kW heater will provide comfortable conditions in a 6 x 4m conservatory whereas you might need 3kW of convected heat. However, performance does depend on the design of the conservatory, type of glazing etc. And if you plan on having the doors open all the time, you may need a little more power.

Can I control the temperature?
Temperature control is usually advisable, because the heaters are so powerful. We strongly recommend the use of SunSwitch Energy Saving Comfort Controllers for complete control and energy savings when the heating is turned down. We do not generally recommend the use of thermostats with this type of infrared heater.

If in doubt please call us to discuss your requirements.

 

SunSwitch news

Trevarno Conservatory with SunSwitch conservatory heaters Trevarno Gardens in Cornwall, which houses the National Museum of Gardening, has selected SunSwitch Heliosa heaters for its Conservatory and Tea rooms, together with SunSwitch CC1 Energy Saving Comfort Controllers for comfort and energy control.
Garden building with SunSwitch conservatory heating Live Life Outdoors International, which secured Best in Show award at the Ideal Home show last year has selected SunSwitch to provide comfort heating for its exclusive thatched leisure buildings. Our Italian-designed Heliosa quartz halogen heaters were chosen for their outstanding style and technical performance, with VR1 regulators for complete control of output.
Live Life outdoors Sussex-based design and landscape specialists Touch of Magic, winners of a Silver Gilt medal at Chelsea 2004 and quarter final winners of the Channel 4 Great Garden Challenge, have become Value Added Resellers of SunSwitch products. They can be contacted at 01903 215977.
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