We have used the infra-red heating company for a number of years to supply clean efficient long wave radiation heat for both our livestock & personnel here at Exmoor Zoo. The more recent ceiling mounted “Lux” models are extremely useful and energy efficient for us in livestock situations where we do not wish any contact with terrestrial animals. In contrast, the ceiling mounted metal infrared heating panels we have safely been able to use with our primates and birds as they are mounted sufficiently close to the surface to prevent any detrimental animal contact with the heating unit.
The moorland of Exmoor is subject to strong winds which can enter dwellings and the use of infrared longwave radiation is not so easily dispersed like convectional heat which tends to rise and be lost ...