Question 1

What Is The dfference between catalytic and infrared heaters?

Accepted Answer

De 'Longhi does not produce gas heaters anymore, but only stoves infrared. The difference between these two types of heaters is the burner. In the catalytic heater the combustion takes place due to a chemical reaction between the gas and the components of the panel, while the infrared burner is made up of thousands of small cavities that are filled with gas which is "burned" by the pilot light. Do not use in the high mountains places.

Question 2

How does an infrared heater work?

Accepted Answer

Infrared heaters work in a similar way to how the sun heats the earth. Invisible heat rays travel through the air bouncing off the surfaces of objects and that is how everything around us absorbs the heat. Unlike traditional heating, Infrared heating does not dry the air.

Question 3

Can I use catalytic and infrared stoves  at a height of 2000 meters above sea level?

Accepted Answer

No, the lack of oxygen causes go out.

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