Are infrared heaters with equal gas inputs interchangeable?
No. There could be significant differences in the infrared output, based on the burner material, configuration, operating temperature, mounting angles, combustion air input and reflector design. For example, on average, more than 50% of the heat generated by infrared heaters is convection heat, and in some inferior models the percentage of convection heat is as high as 65%. There may also be considerable differences in terms of installation specifications, including mounting height, angle of mounting, distance between heaters, and distance between exterior walls or between rows of heaters.
