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A system of reflectors above the tubing directs the "radiant
heat" in a downward fashion. Since infrared heat heats
objects, not the air, concrete floors absorb the majority of the
heat and re-radiate it. This leaves floors warm and dry,
promoting worker comfort. In effect - we heat mass - not air.
That’s the secret.
Our equipment does not require massive air movement to
heat your building, so without gravity air vents, heat loss from
air movement is virtually eliminated. You can expect to save
50 to 75% over conventional heating systems with any
radiant system from CRC (documentation available).
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The Benefits of Radiant Heating with CRC Environmental
Since our radiant heaters warm mass not air, several benefits
occur when compared with conventional forced air systems.
Payback periods for equipment of one to three years are
commonplace with our customers. Fuel savings of 50% are
routinely achieved. And, just like the sunshine, employee
comfort can be enhanced while temperature settings are 5 to
10 degrees cooler than with a forced air system or other
conventional heat.
Heat losses are reduced. For example, when a large
overhead door is opened to winter air, some warm air
escapes - yes - but after the door is closed, the concrete floor
continues to re-radiate heat. Chills are eliminated. The units
are efficient and clean. Under no circumstances are any
products of combustion ever forced down the throats of
employees - something you can’t truly say about many unit
heaters still sold today. Any exhaust goes OUT of the building,
as it should.
And by conserving fuel, we restrict emissions and benefit the
environment and the pocket book of the consumers. At CRC
Environmental Inc. we are pleased with the environmental
friendliness of our equipment.
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Radiant Heating, The Principle...
The heating of an object or mass can be achieved in various
ways. These include conduction, convection, radiation, or a
combination thereof. Radiation is distinctly unique when
compared with conduction and convection because it does
not require a medium to achieve a transfer of heat.
Radiated heat or "infrared"/"radiant" heat is transmitted at the
speed of light - 186,000 miles per SECOND - in a virtual
straight line with minimal loss or leakage to air. To
demonstrate this, consider that the sun - 93,000,000 miles
from the earth, does a marvelous job of making our
environment hospitable, while the air between the sun and the
earth is frigid to the extreme. When infrared strikes mass or an
object, it is converted to heat at the surface. Surrounding air is
then warmed by conduction and convection.
CRC Environmental Inc. produces extremely efficient radiant
heat, employing either natural gas, propane or oil. Our heat is
radiated into the mass objects in a building, its contents, the
floor, all objects AND the people. The transmission of heat to
people is an experience that effectively parallels the warming
rays of the sun. People and animals find great comfort in this
natural heat of ours. IT IS NATURAL!
All of the objects absorbing the heat rays, become somewhat
warmer than the surrounding air, and effectively become
low-level heat exchangers, re-radiating or distributing their
heat energy to provide a higher Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT).
The truth is, that our radiant heat is proven to be efficient
in the extreme, and our commitment to environmental
responsibility is as proudly demonstrated by the
performance of our products, as it is on our name.
So, the original heat, as old as the Book of Genesis, is
now finally being recognized for its excellence, its
simplicity, and its environmental compatibility.
No other form of heat has withstood the test of time
attributed to the radiant heat experience.
YOU KNOW...
if you want to hear what our dealers and
end user customers are saying about us - just ask and
we’ll fax you those amazing testimonials!
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