Surface heating panels
For a pleasant infrared radiant heat at the organist's seat, we offer so-called surface heating panels in the size 60 x 30 cm.
Used in the immediate vicinity of the organist, these act like the sun and heat the body directly and not the surrounding air. The more "suns" you gather around you as surfaces, the greater the heat radiation that reaches you.
With the low power consumption of just 150 watts, surface temperatures of up to 60 - 80° C can still be achieved, depending on the ambient temperature. However, it is safe to touch the heating surface for a short time. A distance of 10 - 20 cm from the body is ideal so that as much radiant heat as possible reaches the human body as infrared radiation. See our test measurement results, which you can find below as a pdf file.
For this reason, we recommend using it first behind the organ bench at the back of the organist and under the pedal piano. Weighing only approx. 1000 g and 22 mm thick, these are stable under the pedal keys or are otherwise installed in a suitable position. These plates can also be reversibly attached and removed during the non-heating period. Please also note that our plates have a flexible thin separating layer behind the heating surface. Furthermore, a temperature limiter is installed for safety. Woods that have at least a minimum distance will become warm, but cannot be damaged.
The size 600 x 300 mm (150 watts) is available as a 22 mm thick prefabricated panel. The electrical connection is made via a permanently installed, at least 2.5 m long flexible cable and standard plug for 230 V sockets.
The 600 x 300 mm plate is primarily suitable for use under the pedal keys, especially with pedal keyboards that offer little space between the crossbar and the keys. If necessary, the 15 mm thick wooden panel on the back of this panel without frame can be thinned out slightly where the crossbar is. It is also possible to use 2 plates next to each other next to the pedal keyboard bridge.
The actual heating plate, which is only approx. 7 mm thick, is also well suited for use on a larger support plate manufactured by a specialist to match the surroundings, as our finished heating plate can also be supplied without the 15 mm thick support plate of the same size (Cat. No. B5823X). In this case, however, it must be ensured that the stability and appearance of your own carrier plate is suitable. It is not permitted to use a heating element that is only 7 mm thick! A finished product of this type can be found under "Standing infrared heating panel". The separating layer of the heating element is covered with a strong self-adhesive film and can therefore be permanently glued to a smooth, dust-free surface and then only protrudes approx. 7 mm from it. Please note, however, that it is not normally possible to remove the heating element from the carrier plate at a later date.
When using several surface heating elements on a play area, these can be bundled into a single connection via a socket strip that is as visible as possible. However, the relevant electrical regulations must be observed.
A safety distance of 20 mm between the heating surface and other objects is advisable. If this distance must be permanently maintained, thermal insulation is advisable. Normally, there is no risk of fire. Electrical temperature limiters are installed for safety. Nevertheless, these heating plates must not be operated unattended. Please take appropriate safety measures on site, such as an extra switch, timer or total shutdown together with the electrical connection for the organ. A timer socket is also available as an accessory. Please click on the product name for more information.
We also offer a heating screen for free-standing installation behind the organ bench and the foldableupright heating panel to supplement a so-called enclosure. Please click on the colored term to find out more.
Delivery only via specialist dealers!
As an interested party and user, please note that this special heating system requires a certain amount of purchasing advice from organ builders. Please also note that delivery and installation will incur additional costs.
We grant specialist dealers a standard discount on the prices shown below. However, this is only a compensation for the procurement costs. Installation is charged by the specialist companies on a time and material basis.
We will be happy to provide specialist organ builders with further information!
Our previous infrared heating panels in 2 sizes and some with wooden frames are no longer available. We recommend this new panel as a replacement.
Test results
Findings on the infrared heating panels as organist's seat heating.pdf