Warm Air & Radiant Heaters - Radiant Heaters

Overhead gas and oil fired radiant heaters are appliances specifically designed to heat the space beneath them primarily by infrared radiation. They heat the building’s occupants and its fabric without heating the air directly and are suitable for heating large volume buildings. Radiant systems can also provide local ‘spot heating’, and are also particularly efficient in buildings with high air change rates.

There are five categories of radiant heaters: (1) Unitary radiant tube heaters. (2) Multi burner radiant tube heaters. (3) Continuous radiant tube systems. (4) Radiant plaque heaters. (5) Radiant cone heaters.

All five categories of radiant heaters are included within the ECA scheme. However only radiant heaters that are designed for mounting above head height are eligible for Enhanced Capital Allowances. These heaters must include a reflector that directs the heat down and reduces convection losses. The combustion products can be exhausted into the building provided the required air change rate is ensured, or externally via an individual flue or a combined flue system. In addition, radiant tube heaters must be fitted with end caps.

Note: Electric radiant heaters, portable radiant heaters and radiant heaters designed primarily for domestic applications are not eligible for Enhanced Capital Allowances.