In addition to being an ideal heating solution for residential terraces, restaurant patios, residential garages, garages and warehouses, vestibules, de-icing and a multitude of other applications, infrared heating is ideal for golf driving ranges.
Infrared technology can be used to efficiently heat open, outdoor environments such as golf driving ranges. In this article, we’ll explore the operation, design, different options, installation, maintenance, control and use of radiant heating for golf driving ranges.

How it works
Electric infrared
To find out more about how infrared works, we’ve written this article. In a nutshell, infrared heating heats people directly under heaters in the same way as the sun does, instead of heating the air, which would be lost as with a unit heater. Being under an infrared heater is the equivalent of being on the 18th hole on a sunny day.

Our Fostoria lamp radiant heaters offer 96% radiant efficiency. In concrete terms, 96% of the energy is used to heat people directly, to keep them comfortable even outdoors, and only 4% is used to heat the air.
Electric infrared compared with gas
In addition to benefiting from a greener, less expensive energy source, electric infrared offers superior radiant efficiency, which is particularly important for open environments affected by wind. An infrared gas heater will offer an efficiency of around 50%, which is equivalent to 50% of the energy lost through draughts. For an electric infrared device, only 4% is not used to produce infrared.
In concrete terms, electric infrared offers greater comfort and efficiency. To discover the other advantages of electric infrared compared with gas, please read this article.
Device design and selection
Design
Deciding on the right type of appliance, the right wattage, the right number of appliances and the best appliance placement may seem daunting, but thanks to our design service it’s not. Our team of experts prepares free outreach plans to ensure the best possible result.

Choosing electric infrared heaters
Depending on the needs and particularities of each project, we have a wide range of equipment to meet your expectations. In keeping with our quality standards, all units are designed in North America and built to last for many years.

Among the different types of infrared heaters, lamp and tube heaters are the two most suitable for golf driving ranges.
Infrared tubes

Ideal for standard applications
Cost-effective solution
70% radiant efficiency
No light emission
Full power in 5 minutes
Simple control
Infrared lamps

Ideal for high ceilings, working with the garage door open, less insulated environments
Also used in commercial garages
96% radiant efficiency
Light emission
Full power in 2 seconds
Modulation with a control panel
Installation
Installing an electric radiant heating system is relatively simple for any electrician. The devices are connected to the control panels, which are powered by your electrical panel. Since the appliances are electric, there’s no need to consider ventilation as with gas appliances.
Maintenance
Maintaining electric infrared heaters couldn’t be easier. A simple annual dry cleaning is all it takes. Electric infrared heaters can be installed outdoors all year round, summer and winter alike.
Control
The multitude of control options for electric infrared devices is a strong point of this type of system. Fixture modulation can be done with a simple wall-mounted dimmer switch or several other control options that include modulation with the smartphone, modulation with the building management system, timer, presence detector and many others.
Use
The most impressive thing about an electric infrared system is feeling the heat. There are no words to describe the comfort of infrared without having tested it.
Since the heat from the devices is instantaneous, start the system, pull out your favorite stick, place your ball on the ground and practice your movement in absolute comfort.

And the terrace?
We also have a solution for golfers who prefer the 19th hole. For those who prefer to enjoy a meal or a drink. Infrared systems are ideal for bistro or restaurant terraces.
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