Reflect-O-Ray: Everything Heating
Understanding Air-First vs Surface-First Heating Air temperature isn’t barn temperature. A barn is floors, walls, cages, and the ceiling. When all of those sit close in temperature, the room stays dry and easy to run. Air-first (convection) heat warms the air and the slab, but the rest lags. Surface-first (radiant) heat warms the building itself […]
THE SCIENCE OF INFRARED HEATING IN POULTRY BARNS
Why Heating Mass — Not Just Air — Changes Everything A deep scientific overview of radiant physics, mass activation, and the engineering principles behind next-generation low-intensity infrared systems. 1. The Fundamental Physics: Heat is Molecular and Atomic Motion At its most basic level, heat is not a substance, and it is not air temperature. Heat […]
The Simple Science of Radiant Heat
A simple, accurate explanation of how infrared heating actually works Understanding how heat moves inside a building doesn’t require advanced physics — just a clear picture of what happens when infrared energy interacts with solid matter. The concepts below explain, in everyday terms, why infrared behaves differently than air-based heating and why it produces such […]
PRECISION PHYSICS
Runtime Efficiency and Mass Activation in Reflect-O-Ray Low-Intensity Infrared Systems In a large shop, true efficiency begins when the walls, doors, and structure are held in temperature equilibrium — preventing freeze-ups, helping wash bays dry quickly, and reducing burner runtime. In the previous article, Underfloor Heating — The Uncomfortable Truth, the physics were laid out […]
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
The Uncomfortable Truth About Hydronic Slab Systems Many shops install hydronic underfloor heating because it seems like a straightforward application of basic physics. If heat naturally rises, then placing the heat source at the lowest point in the structure feels like the logical place to start. And in small, low-ceiling residential spaces — basements, small […]
Reflect-O-Ray Infrared Radiant Heating vs. Underfloor / Unit Heaters
Discover why Reflect-O-Ray is the smart choice for heating your shop, offering rapid response, energy efficiency, and even heat compared to other systems.
How River Road Colony Cut Costs and Boosted Efficiency with Reflect-O-Ray
Explore how River Road Colony reduced heating costs by 52.89% by switching from Co-Ray-Vac to Reflect-O-Ray, enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.
Infrared Radiant Tube Heating 101: Fundamentals and System Components
Learn how infrared radiant tube heating systems provide efficient heating for large spaces by directly warming objects and surfaces. Understand key components and their benefits.
Radiant Revolution: Game Changing 22-Gauge Aluminized Steel Spiral Tubing
In the crowded landscape of radiant tube-heating solutions, one system stands as the undisputed leader, cutting through the competition with unparalleled efficiency and innovation. Combustion Research Corporation’s (CRC) Reflect-O-Ray® emerges as a pioneer in this fiercely competitive arena, boasting over five decades of industry expertise. What sets Reflect-O-Ray apart is its distinctive low mass tubing, […]
Radiant Heating vs Underfloor Systems
At the core of infrared heating is the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and the atoms within objects. When objects are exposed to infrared influence, the photons, or particles of light, interact with the atoms at a subatomic level. This interaction initiates a fascinating dance at the molecular level.
As the photons collide with the atoms, they transfer energy, causing the atoms to vibrate and spin more rapidly. This heightened motion at the subatomic level is what we perceive as an increase in temperature. It’s a microscopic ballet where energy is exchanged, and the result is the generation of heat.