Ceramic Heaters vs Fiber Carbon Heaters
Carbon Fiber vs. Ceramic Heaters Comparison
| Feature | PureCarbon | Carbon Fiber | Ceramic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating Surface Area | up to 960 square inches |
up to 620 square inches |
12 to 56 square inch |
| Lifetime Expectancy | 100,000 hours | 20,000 hours | 5,000 hours |
| Cold Spots | No | No | Yes |
| Commercially Tested | Yes | No | No |
| Emissivity Rate | 96% | 94% | 85% - 94% (rate will drop as heater get hotter) |
| Wavelength Range | 6-14 micorns | 4-22 micorns | 3-18 microns |
Carbon heaters have the largest surface area, lower temperature and emit rays closer to far-infrared.
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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.
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)
Carbon Fiber Heaters
Carbon fiber heaters were recently developed as a solution for ceramic heaters issues. Carbon fiber heaters are thin and have a large surface area which heats at a lower temperature. Carbon fiber heaters are created by impregnating carbon ink (carbon in nanometer form) into a fiber glass sheet, which is sealed between two fiber glass sheets to eliminate any gases. The heaters do not use any glues or plastics.
Pros: Low surface temperature, even heat and infrared wave distribution, large heating surface area
Commercial Grade Carbon Fiber Heaters
Commercial grade carbon fiber heaters are similar to carbon fiber heaters except they are built to work continuously for a long period of time (between eight to ten hours). Regular heaters -carbon or ceramic- must be turned off after 90 minutes of use for at least an hour, which make them unsuitable for commercial use.
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