The formal definition of “intensity” involves great power, strength or energy that can be measured in degrees. Intensity is applicable to feelings, thoughts and physical actions, such as the way the word is used within the context of infrared heaters. There are high intensity and low intensity infrared heaters that are made in all of the classic infrared styles known by the industries that purchase them. A major style is the low intensity tube heater, which is meant to warm up individuals in a closer sort of space or heat up a larger space to a lesser extent. The word “intensity” is, however, still appropriate because regardless of the degree, the heat generated by an infrared heater is intense.

Tube heaters are known for their shape, which is like that of a tube with the infrared heating core within the long, spherical and glass enclosed source. The electromagnetic waves that are released from the core of the tube heater are able to uniformly heat a space much like sunlight heats the earth and those walking on it. This is done in a natural way, without the use of air molecules that can cause pockets of hot and cold air in the same space and make it very uncomfortable. Infrared heaters such as tube heaters are preferred because of the natural way they heat a space while not overwhelming those in it. That is why so many show up in indoor sports arenas, in indoor animal agriculture spaces and as patio heaters on the porches of chilly resorts and restaurants.

Specifically, low intensity tube heaters are known for using less energy to heat the space they are in since they are not expected to heat it past a certain point. This means they cost less money to maintain once they are installed as ceiling, wall or standing heaters. The heat achieved by low intensity tube heaters is mellow and comfortable for smaller spaces while remaining an incredibly effective use of energy and money.