FAQ Carbon heating – Answers to the most important questions

Carbon heating is completely invisible and can be covered with any paint, wallpaper, laminate, carpet, tiles or, ideally, clay plaster. Conventional infrared heaters are often visible as picture or mirror heaters and have small heating surfaces with extremely high surface temperatures of up to 120 °C. Carbon heating also generates infrared heat radiation, but over a large area with a maximum surface temperature of only 50 °C – ideal as surface radiation heating.

Carbon infrared heating is a fully-fledged heating system and can easily heat all types and sizes of buildings.

In principle, there are no restrictions on the use of carbon infrared heaters. They can be installed and used in almost all types of buildings without any problems.

Yes, you can easily heat individual rooms with a carbon heater. It is not necessary to equip the entire apartment or house with the heating foil. Carbon infrared heating is ideal for retrofitting, for example in the loft, as it is easy to install and quickly provides pleasant warmth.

Yes, with our efficient carbon heating foil you can completely replace your old night storage heater. You can significantly reduce your heating costs and benefit from a modern, energy-saving heating solution that is easy to install.

The carbon heater can be installed flexibly on almost any surface in the room. Whether as underfloor heating in the bathroom, wall heating behind the sofa or as ceiling heating – you determine the optimum location according to your needs. This versatile installation ensures efficient and even heat distribution throughout the room.

Our carbon ceiling heating works with infrared heat waves that directly heat walls, furniture and the floor – similar to the cozy radiant heat of a tiled stove. The heat is not transferred via the air, but via radiation, which means there is no convection and the heat does not escape upwards.

A major advantage of ceiling heating is the freedom of room design: furniture such as a wardrobe, sofa or bed can be placed anywhere without affecting the heating output. This makes ceiling heating particularly practical for rented apartments, vacation homes or flexibly used rooms.

No, there is no “hot head” with our carbon ceiling heater. The maximum radiated temperature is 35 °C and therefore well below body temperature. The radiant heat is distributed evenly throughout the room and ensures a comfortable and healthy room climate – without heat build-up under the ceiling.

No, with carbon ceiling heating neither the floor nor the walls remain cold. The infrared heat waves reach all surfaces in the room – floor, walls, furniture and objects – without any loss of energy and heat them evenly and efficiently. The opposite floor in particular absorbs the heat radiation intensively, so that it quickly warms up to almost the same temperature as the ceiling. This creates a pleasant, even room temperature.

The carbon panel heating reacts as soon as it is switched on. It immediately generates 100% heat, which is emitted directly into the room as infrared radiant heat. You feel the pleasant warmth after just a few seconds – comparable to the feeling of standing in the sun at -10 °C in winter. This makes carbon heating particularly efficient and comfortable, as it does not require a long heating-up time.

Yes, carbon ceiling heating demonstrably saves energy! Heat transfer through infrared heat radiation is particularly efficient because no energy is lost during transportation. Radiant heat is perceived by the human body to be around 3 °C warmer than conventional convection heat. This means you need less heating power to achieve the same level of comfort – and that reduces heating costs.

The radiant heat share of ceiling heating is around 98%, while underfloor heating only achieves around 49% and wall heating around 70%. This makes carbon ceiling heating one of the most efficient heating solutions available.

A carbon ceiling heating system is a low-temperature heating system that is operated with a maximum surface temperature of 35 °C. This allows the heat to be emitted evenly over a large area, creating optimum heat symmetry and a comfortable room climate.

The smaller the heating surfaces, the higher the temperature needs to be – conventional infrared heaters in the form of pictures or mirrors often require temperatures of up to 100 °C. This leads to uneven heat distribution and less comfort. With a large-area carbon ceiling heater, on the other hand, you can enjoy gentle radiant heat, save energy and benefit from a particularly pleasant feeling in your home.

Yes, radiant heating is absolutely harmless and even beneficial for your well-being. The infrared heat waves of our carbon panel heating are comparable to the gentle warmth of a tiled stove and are perceived by the body as particularly pleasant. Many users even report relief from joint pain and muscle tension.

Our carbon heater works with 48 V DC low voltage, which means there is no electrosmog. Subsequent installations – such as lamps, ceiling spotlights, pictures or shelves – are also possible without any problems, as the heating surface can be drilled through or reworked without any loss of function.

With this modern technology, you can enjoy healthy, energy-efficient and safe heat.

Good insulation acts like a warm coat for your home in winter – it protects against the cold and saves heating energy. The better the thermal insulation of a building, the less heat is lost and the more efficiently your carbon infrared heating works.

Insulation is also beneficial in summer, as it protects against heat from outside and thus ensures a pleasant indoor climate. Without cold radiation from walls, ceilings or the floor, a comfortable living atmosphere is created in which you feel completely at ease.

With optimum insulation, you can reduce heating costs, protect the environment and increase comfort in your living spaces.

Modern new buildings are generally already equipped with very good thermal insulation. For older buildings or homes with poor insulation, however, the question often arises: external insulation or internal insulation?

External insulation is usually complex, expensive and not always possible (e.g. in the case of listed facades). In such cases, internal insulation is the optimal solution. However, many house and apartment owners fear mold growth or a dew point that has shifted inwards.

With modern interior insulation materials such as our Superwall insulation board with integrated vapor barrier and excellent insulation properties (WLG 0.22), interior insulation is now safe and easy. An insulation thickness of just 10-20 mm is sufficient to simply glue the boards to the wall or ceiling. The surface is then immediately ready for painting and saves additional work.

In this way, you can improve energy efficiency with little effort, reduce your heating costs and create a comfortable room climate – also ideal in combination with the carbon infrared heating.

Yes, good insulation is essential, regardless of which heating system you use – whether oil, gas, pellets, heat pump or carbon heating.

Your heating system will only work efficiently and save heating costs in a well-insulated house or optimally insulated apartment. Without sufficient insulation, up to 50 % of valuable heat is lost through uninsulated surfaces.

The combination of modern carbon heating and high-quality insulation ensures maximum comfort with minimum energy consumption – and is easy on your wallet and the environment.