Introduction Sometimes a radiant tube heater is already installed and then the job conditions change. That is exactly what happened here. We had installed a 30 foot HL3 radiant tube heater in Edina, Minnesota. It was a 125,000 BTU unit on high fire and 82,000 BTUs on low fire. Then we found out a new […]
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Introduction A Vacuum Radiant System is one of the most effective ways to heat a large commercial or industrial space when you need even heat, fewer roof or wall penetrations, and high efficiency. In a recent startup on an HLV engineered system in Lowell, Massachusetts, the setup showed exactly why this approach works so well […]
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Introduction Heating a car wash is not like heating a typical commercial building. The priorities are completely different. You are not focused primarily on occupant comfort. You are focused on: Preventing freeze-ups Protecting expensive equipment Reducing heater failures Keeping operating costs under control Surviving harsh wet and chemical-heavy conditions Depending on where you are heating […]
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Introduction The V3 Burner is built with serviceability in mind. One of its standout features is how accessible everything is once the box is opened up. If you need a high-level overview of the burner itself, or you want to understand the internal components and the sequence of operation, this unit makes that process straightforward. […]
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Introduction Low voltage thermostat wiring sounds simple until you realize one big thing: most modern thermostats are digital, and digital thermostats need constant power. That means if you rely on batteries alone, you could lose heat at the worst time, like over a weekend when nobody is around to notice the battery warning. A […]
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Introduction There are a lot of details that matter when you are choosing a radiant tube heater, but one of the most overlooked is the reflector. It might sound like a small component, but reflector quality directly affects how much heat actually makes it out into the space where you need it. If […]
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Introduction If you are planning Sidewall Venting for a sidewall penetration, the details matter. A solid setup means safer operation, fewer surprises, and cleaner long-term performance. This guide breaks down the 4DSK sidewall vent kit (4 inch) and highlights the best-practice installation points that keep venting working the way it should. What the 4DSK Kit […]
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When installing a radiant tube heater, the single most important safety requirement is radiant tube heater clearances to combustibles. These required distances create a three-dimensional safety zone around the heater that must remain free of materials that can burn, melt, or degrade from heat exposure. Ignoring required clearances to combustibles is one of the most […]
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When a heater fails or a project is already behind schedule, finding radiant heaters in stock matters more than anything. Long factory lead times aren’t an option. That’s why Great Lakes Radiant keeps commonly specified radiant heaters and replacement parts in stock and ready to go at select warehouse locations. For customers near our stocked […]
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