Platinum v. Eco Infrared Panels: What is the difference?

You may have noticed we offer two white panel ranges: the Eco range and the Platinum range. In this article, we will break down the differences between the 2.

To get a good understanding of the differences, we first need to break down the terminology that we use in the description of the product. You’ll also find these phrases throughout all of the ranges listed on our website.

Product Lifetime:

A product’s lifetime refers to how long it is rated to last. This will be based on hours, and not years, as we know people use their panels at different times across different periods. For example, at 100,000 hours, this can be up to 50 years if the panel is used a few hours a day for around half the year. Alternatively, this would be around 30 years if the heater was used up to 7 hours a day for most of the year. Carbon crystal exceeds the lifespan of almost all other forms of heating and is a key component of almost all our heaters. It is the most efficient and state-of-the-art technology for Far Infrared heating, currently available on the market.

Back Temperature:

Some may think that the back temperature of a heater isn’t that important. But actually, it can make a huge difference.

If we take a 700w heater, as an example, and we remove any insulation at the back, it means the back temperature and front temperature are exactly the same. So only 350w worth of heat will be working to heat the room, and 350w will be working to heat the wall/ceiling behind. This is not ideal for a few reasons, one being that a lot of heat is lost, and two, it could potentially damage the wall behind it.

However, our Platinum heaters utilise a triple layer of rear insulation. This ensures our back temperatures will never exceed 8 degrees Celsius.

Warranty:

The warranty refers to how long the heater is covered for any electrical issue. Whilst under warranty, should something go wrong with a heater, the unit would be covered for either repair or a replacement, depending on the circumstances.

Between each range, the technology and ranges differ slightly. To make things super easy, below is a breakdown of each range for reference.

Eco

75,000 hour lifetime
5 Year warranty
10mm white frame
Glossy white finish
27°c back temperature

Platinum

100,000 hour lifetime
10 Year warranty
Borderless contoured edge
Matte powder-coated finish
7-8°c back temperature