Infrared Gas Heaters Archives

Stainless Steel Car Wash Heaters – The Best For YOUR Car Wash!

Antonio Carbone May 9, 2025

Introduction Car washes, from small automatic types at gas stations to larger independent tunnels, present a unique and challenging environment for heating systems. Frequent water use, combined with corrosive alkaline chemicals (and even more caustic chemicals in truck washes), creates conditions that significantly shorten standard heating equipment life. Fortunately, Detroit Radiant Products Company (Re-Verber-Ray®), available […]

Why Black-Painted Tubes Improve Infrared Tube Heater Efficiency

Antonio Carbone April 8, 2025

Introduction Infrared tube heater technology continues to evolve, driving new levels of efficiency and performance. Among these innovations, black-painted radiant tubes have emerged as a significant improvement. This article explores how black paint enhances emissivity and why it leads to greater radiant output compared to traditional calorized steel tubes. Understanding Infrared Tube Heaters Infrared […]

Why Every Gas Tube Heater Should Have Polished Reflectors

Antonio Carbone April 1, 2025

Introduction Aluminum reflectors play a key role in gas tube heaters. Their ability to reflect heat directly affects performance and energy efficiency. Reflectivity measures how much radiant heat bounces off a surface, and this depends on the reflector’s finish. For example, highly polished aluminum reflectors reflect 60% to 90% of heat, whereas mill finish reflectors […]

Farewell, Ken Friedrich: The Eccentric Godfather of Radiant Heat

Mark Wells March 14, 2025

Introduction Akron, Ohio — After decades of dedicated service, the halls of Great Lakes Radiant are a little less colorful these days. Ken Friedrich, the man who defied both physics and common sense, has retired. His departure leaves behind a legacy that can only be described as “Ken-tastic.” While Ken is looking out to […]

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Best Heat for Garage? Transform Your Space!

Mark Wells January 2, 2025

Introduction So, you’ve decided to transform your garage from a cluttered wasteland of forgotten DIY projects into a cozy retreat where you can tinker away, even in the dead of winter. But before you start dreaming of those warm, toasty days ahead, let’s talk about how to get that garage toasty in a way that’s […]

Great Lakes Radiant: Proud Partner of Detroit Radiant Products Co

Mark Wells November 20, 2024

At Great Lakes Radiant, we specialize in efficient, tailored radiant heating for spaces of all sizes, from large buildings to garages, warehouses, restaurants, bars, and patios. Our expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction have made us one of the top distributors of Detroit Radiant Products Co , a leader in the infrared radiant heat industry. […]

Detroit Radiant Products: Proudly Manufacturing Infrared Gas Heaters in America

Noah Gaskins November 11, 2024

A Legacy of American Manufacturing Excellence Detroit Radiant Products, also known as DRP, stands as a beacon of American manufacturing prowess. For decades, the company has been a leader in the production of high-quality infrared gas heaters, including innovative systems for both residential and commercial applications. What sets Detroit Radiant Products apart is not only […]

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