How To: Heating/Cooling
Habanero boasts three dual input models to choose from. IR Energy’s evenTUBE is also a wall, ceiling, or post-mounted solution, and it’s ideal for heating large areas with a soft heat disbursement. “The critical advantage with the evenTUBE is the sleek design,” says Merritt. “With the most compact design in the market, this heater is discreet, quiet, and efficient. It practically disappears into the background and let’s your guests focus on each other, not the temperature.” IR Energy works collaboratively to ensure that both bar owners and their patron’s needs are met. In determining the best heating and cooling solutions, Merritt says there are a couple of key factors to take into consideration:
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Geographic location – Elevation and Exposure. How cold does it get?
Is it prone to high or constant wind? How long do they want to keep the space open? Design and Functionality. What is the height and availability of hanging points? How intense does the heat coverage need to be? While a canopy is not a requirement with an IR Energy heater, anything that minimizes heat loss will improve efficiency. As Merritt explains, an IR Energy heater is built to last and all of the company’s products undergo lifecycle testing in a fully exposed environment in Ontario, Canada where ice, snow, and rain are a part of barbizmag.com
everyday life. Superior materials, craftsmanship, and reliability are at the forefront of IR Energy’s product offerings. “Downtime negatively impacts our customer’s bottom line. And nobody wants to watch a staff member struggle to light a unit,” says Merritt. “The quality of the components and assembly minimizes the need to replace internal components.” Subtle Yet Impactful Solutions Because space constraints are top of mind for many bar owners, Calcana, which manufactures infrared patio heaters, has focused on creating heaters that are also engineered specifically for the restaurant industry. As John Vancak, President of Calcana explains, Calcana’s products offer modulation, which means bar operators and their staff can control the heaters using on-off switches or they can modify the specific temperature of the patio heaters using a dial system—offering the ideal temperature for guests. In addition, one of the key goals of Calcana’s product line is to offer heaters that are up and out of the way, rather than taking up floor space, which can be limited on an outdoor patio. “Our products are also engineered to work in all types of weather and are safe to use around live plants without damaging them,” says Vancak.
Calcana’s units are design certified to operate in outdoor environments, which include wind, rain, snow, and temperatures as low as -40°F. “We also provide very efficient heaters that utilize either propane or national gas,” says Vancak. The units are available in 10, 15, and 20-foot lengths. Multiple units can be grouped together to achieve any length required. In addition to various mounting options, the Calcana patio heaters also boast a safely enclosed flame protected from wind. The flame is located inside the unit’s low-intensity infrared emitter tube, which captures heat energy contained in hot flue gases and turns the energy into comfortable heat waves. “Our PH Series was specifically engineered to be an ‘outdoor people– heater,’” says Vancak. “This heater was developed to operate in practically any outside environment and ensures the proper comfort level under changing weather conditions.”
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