Infrared Carbon Fiber vs Infrared Ceramic Heater |
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Carbon Fiber Heater |
Ceramic Heater |
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| Voltage |
110V/60Hz |
110V/60Hz |
| Power density |
0.5-1.5 W/CM2 |
12-25 W/CM2 |
| Surface temperature |
less than 392°F (200°C) |
527°F (275°C) |
| Size |
Large surface |
Small surface |
| Thickness |
less than 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
1.8 inches (46 mm) |
| Fire retardant |
94 V-0 |
94 V-0 |
| Temperature rise curve |
Stable, Smooth |
Wider Pulse Waves |
| Far infrared micron length |
5.6μm-15μm |
2μm-15μm |
| Infrared conversion rate |
98% |
68% |
| Production technology |
Relatively Harder |
Relatively Easy |
| Price/cost |
High |
Low |
| Advantages |
- Heat up as soon as plugs in power outlet. Reaches desire temperature in 10 -15 minutes.
- Large heating panel, even heat distribution.
- High electric conversion rate 98% and above.
- High efficiency, Low energy cost. Save 30-50% energy.
- Insulation strength of national standard 3750 V, maximum pressure 10000 V, long-term use of up to 100,000 hours or more.
- No peeling and no fractures, waterproof, moisture-proof, fire-retardant; acid, alkali and salt corrosion proof.
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- Short heating time.
- Small volume.
- No open flame, safe and durable.
- Easy Maintenance.
- No dust, No Pollution.
- Low cost, high efficiency.
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Carbon heaters have fast warm-up, largest surface area, lower temperature and emit rays closer to far-infrared.
| Benefits of Carbon Fiber Heaters vs Ceramic Heaters : |
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Even Heat Distribution: Carbon Fiber heaters are composed of thin carbon plates and have an even heat distribution area, thereby eliminating hot spots that are typically experienced with Ceramic Heaters |
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Faster Warm Up Time: Carbon Fiber heaters provide a fast warm up time of 10-15 minutes |
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Lower Surface Temperature: The surface temperature of a Carbon Fiber heater is much lower than a Ceramic heater, therefore, they are safer and a person can withstand longer therapy sessions. |
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More Heat Coverage: Carbon Fiber heaters provide more heat coverage than ceramic heater saunas. |
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Infrared Rays: Carbon Fiber heaters emit rays that are closer to far infrared which is most beneficial for health and healing. |
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Deep Tissue Penetration: Carbon Fiber heaters Infrared heat penetrates deeper into the skin tissue than with Ceramic heaters. |
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Lower Energy Cost: Carbon heaters are energy-efficient |
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Some ceramic heaters can make it difficult for an individual to lean against, as opposed to Fiber Carbon heaters, which have a lower surface temperature.
We use only ceramic heaters for our outdoor saunas since we can get a higher wattage out of the ceramic heaters and compensate for colder outdoor temperatures in order for the sauna to get to the desired temp of 120-140.
It is not recommended to have the sauna temp at more than 130, as it is not necessary and for health safety reasons. You can can start sweating at temperatures of 115 or more in an infrared sauna as your body is being heated directly instead of just heating the air around you like a traditional sauna.
If you want the benefit of more infrared then Fiber carbon is a good choice. The infrared emission are lower on the ceramic heaters. Fiber carbon heaters are also more energy efficient. Please note that are fiber carbon saunas use 100% carbon sheet (not plastic and not sprayed)
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