Three basic types of heaters are convection, radiant, and forced air. The following descriptions aid in determining the heating method that will provide the best solution for any given situation.

Convection Heaters 

Convection heat is the transfer of heat from the heater to the surrounding air by the natural circulation of air through the heater. This air motion is a result of gravitational forces where the heated air is lighter than the cooler air. Heated air rises from the top of the heater and is replaced by cooler air that enters from the bottom. Individual convection heaters are a common heat source for smaller enclosed areas and multiple units can be combined to heat larger areas. Sunbelt offers propane convection heaters.

Forced Air Heaters 

Adding a fan or blower to a convection heater creates artificial air movement, which quickly removes heat from the heater surface. Forced air heaters can circulate heated air over very long distances and are usually the choice for heating larger areas. Sunbelt offers three types of forced air heaters: Direct-Fired, Indirect-Fired and Electric.

Direct-Fired Heaters

Are ideal for applications where lots of heat is required in non-enclosed areas such as general construction, ventilated warehouses, and parking garages. They are highly efficient since all the heat is transferred to the heated airflow. Direct-Fired heaters are also both compact and economical due to their simple design. Sunbelt Rentals offers a wide selection of Direct-Fired heaters, including oil, propane, and dual fuel (propane and natural gas) types.

Indirect-Fired Heaters

Utilize a heat exchanger that keeps fumes and exhaust products out of the airflow providing clean, dry, odorless heat. A flue vents excess moisture, carbon monoxide, and other products of combustion. Indirect-Fired heaters can also accommodate ductwork, which allows distribution of clean heated air to specific target areas. This feature also allows placing the unit outside and in a remote location from the area being heated. Applications include general construction in enclosed areas, special event tents, concrete curing, industrial painting, wrapped scaffold projects, pipelines and hazardous areas, and moisture control/drying. Sunbelt Rentals offers both oil and dual fuel (propane and natural gas) Indirect-Fired heaters.

Electric Heaters