These are also called infrared bulbs, heat lamps, halogen lamps and infrared heaters. These lamps emit infrared light instead of visible light. Infrared heat lamp works on the principle of black body radiations, commonly used for both domestic and commercial purposes. It is optimized to emit light in the form of infrared waves and by filtering the visible light, that’s why you receive more heat than light from infrared heat lamp.

Infrared heat lamp is low energy heater use to create quick heat with low energy consumption.  

Types of Infrared Heat Lamp:

These are of two kinds one is electricity powered and other type is gas powered. Electric infrared heat lamp is usually used in household and is less heat intensive while the gas powered heat lamp is used in big halls and stores due their high rate of heat generation. Infrared heat lamp is now available in market in different styles and colors, consumers can choose from a wide variety of infrared bulbs. 

Excellent Body Massagers:

Infrared heat lamp massagers are also available in market, these products are very useful for abdomen, back, hips and thighs massage. Widely used for pain and inflammation relief without taking any medication. Infrared heat lamp is now used by the professional skin care and massage specialists due its intensive penetrating heat producing quality.

Infrared heat lamp for pets care:

This lamp is very useful for providing heat to chicks and reptiles and small animals. You can use different type of heat lamp according to your requirement. First check the amount of heat required by your pet, if the animal needs consistent heat through out its life then use single heat lamp but if the animal need variable amount of heat then the adjustable heat lamp is best choice. To adjust it at a desired temperature you need to put a thermometer inside the habitat for 15 minutes. Place the heat lamp at a comfortable distance from your pet, if it seems uncomfortable change the position of the lamp.

Safety risks and measures:

These lamps can harm human skin and eyes due to the energy radiations. You must be follow manufacture instruction before using any type of infrared heat lamp. Some of the safety measures should be taken while using heat lamps.

1)       Keep a comfortable distance from the heat lamp

2)      Don’t put combustible and explosive materials near heat lamp

3)      Don’t use infrared heat lamp near infants , unconscious or sleeping person

4)      Don’t directly expose eyes at the bulb for long run

5)      In case of long term exposure to eyes goggles should be used

6)      The glass of the bulb may shatter if it got contact with water, moisture or metallic objects, so be careful about it

7)       Use heat resistant sockets