Heat Comparison

A comparison between Solamagic heater technology and a typical gas patio heater system clearly shows how the highly efficient and environmentally friendly way in which Solamagic infrared heating technology out performs, especially outdoors.

Source	Solamagic Infrared Halogen tube 1400W	Gas Heater 4000 Watt
Operating costs (per hour)	approx. 20 cents per hour	approx. $3.60 per hour
Efficiency	92% of energy consumed is used for direct heat radiation	Only 40% of energy consumed is used as direct heat radiation
Immediate heating effect	the warmth is felt immediately the unit is switched on. <1 sec	requires a long warm up phase, up to 5 min ( 90% capacity)
Energy supply safety	the energy source is the power socket. No safety concerns indoors or out.	High potential for danger by using gas, and handling heavy gas cylinders and special storage areas required.
Thermal Image	Focussed directed heat	Heat simply drifts away
CO2 Emissions	no direct CO2 emissions	direct CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions.
Installation Options	Can be mounted to walls, ceilings and structures or flexibly positioned indoors or outdoors on a stand.	Assembled on a floor stand with positioning restricted. Only outdoor use possible.
Wind sensitivity	low	very high