Very Helpful. Was unaware of the dead space in the middle issue. Just cancelled my order for Philips and will get the GE. UPDATE: just bought the GE and there is a large dark deadspot in the middle just like Philips at 18-24". Must be some manufacturing variation.
Fantastic testing this is great and exactly what i’m looking for. Specifically the spectrum testing but am I missing where you tested the rubylux bulb?
Hey there! Thanks for the vid! Independent of your content, my wife bought us some infrared sauna sessions... Thought a lot about the info you've put out on RLT panels while sitting in there (i don't know much about infrared only devices) I guess one could use these kinds of bulbs to get that kind of effect? Still figuring stuff out
Thanks for the super helpful and informative vid! This eliminates so much of the mystery and finally got me to pull the trigger on some bulbs! I just went out and grabbed four GE bulbs and noticed they're 130v rather than 120v. From what I've read on the internet that means that while prolonging the life of the bulbs it also makes them cooler and less bright. Is this true?! And if so, other than longer life, why would they make a HEAT lamp bulb weaker than it could be?! Should I return these?
Hey, I have just ordered the Philips InfraRed Healthcare PAR38 IR 150W E27 230V Red 1CT/12. And i’m curious if you know where i can find what the difference in the spectrum of this one is. As the wattage is quite much lower than 250. Great video however, thanks. :)
Is there a difference between regular (clear) and red incandescent heat lamp bulbs? I assumed that the red ones just had a coating absorbs other colors but that in the red/infrared regions, these two types of bulbs would be similar. Is that right, do you think? In other words, is it feasible to use a regular (uncolored) heat lamp for therapy?
Hi Andrew. Can you advise what is the extent of the EMF emissions from each of these NIR heat lamps and whether they are within the safety limit. Thanks
Have you tested Producer's Pride 250W Red Heat Bulbs from Tractor Supply? They have a 2-pack for $10, thought I would try them when I get the lamps there. Also, how many can I safely use on one circuit? Would 6 be over-kill in a diy tent sauna? Thanks!
Yes, Producer's Pride bulbs are good. The tint is not at deep so it is more of a yellowish color than other heat lamps, but the spectrum is essentially the same for all bulbs. Depends on the Amps and Voltage of your circuit. A 15 Amp breaker on 120 Volts means 1800 Watts max. So I would keep it at max 6 bulbs on a circuit which would consume about 1,560 Watts leaving some buffer to prevent trips.
@@gembaredllc9115 Great thanks! I ended up getting 4 and set up in a fairly small tent. I'll try and make a video on it. Have you looked into uvb bulbs for Vit D production? Looks like reptile fluorescent tubes might be an affordable option, just not sure on power, distance, etc. to be effective. Looking into it!
How does just a red coating make NIR? Is the coating special? Excluding the possible putting off of gases, what about red paint. I am not considering that but just trying to understand what is it that makes the NIR? Is it really as simple as a light, any incandescent light shining thru the color red? At dawn and dusk there is more NIR. The reason there is more red in the sky at dawn and dusk is the angle we see the sun rays is coming thru more dust, smoke, environment etc. So is this the same with light bulbs and coatings or colored glass, it is not the light emanating but what it is filtered thru? I also wonder if NIR which is invisible, why dont I see anyone selling just NIR devices minus the red medium and far red heat? Then you could compare all the sole NIR beems. They have NIRs in security cameras so why not make those into devices for health purposes?
simple as light turning on, the red coat filters out the other colors remove the red filter, you get "white" light, which still has the red and near infrared, but also everything else
@@sly5697 I understand this and it makes sense. But then, why not just sit in front of a white light, and let whatever infra red is in it, get through to your skin ? Are the other colors in the white light bad for you ?
@@Sundazs the ones at Home Depot work well for me. Then to mitigate the EMFs you just get a Banana Jack ESD grounding kit and clamp it to the dish with an alligator clip.
I used them in a standard 60w table lamp and after a week or so the bulb stopped working.. do these require one of those metallic lamps / sockets like you have in the video?
@@surferscollective613 I see thanks! My thinking was that if I put a higher wattage bulb (130W) in a lower wattage fixture, it's just going to supply the 60W and there won't be any issues with overheating or damage to the bulb. Seems like I was wrong
@@bendingreality- it will typically blow the bulb or get too hot and melt...then blow the bulb. Also after testing some bulbs are actually using more watts than rated.
Years waiting for content like this, thanks for sharing!!
Very Helpful. Was unaware of the dead space in the middle issue. Just cancelled my order for Philips and will get the GE. UPDATE: just bought the GE and there is a large dark deadspot in the middle just like Philips at 18-24". Must be some manufacturing variation.
To bad there isn't some guy on TH-cam accurately reviewing these bulbs and letting us know about such issues.
Andrew, you are amazing! This will save a friend lots of moolah if he goes the DIY route! Thanks and blessings!
Great review. Thank you. Love all your videos
I’m really glad I found this channel. New sub.
Great info thank you
Fantastic testing this is great and exactly what i’m looking for. Specifically the spectrum testing but am I missing where you tested the rubylux bulb?
Great job, thanks a lot for the review 👍
you"re so dope bro! thank you!
What are your thoughts on ceramic infra red heat lamps ? Have you done any testing on them, or are there any studies that you know of ? Thanks.
Hey there! Thanks for the vid! Independent of your content, my wife bought us some infrared sauna sessions... Thought a lot about the info you've put out on RLT panels while sitting in there (i don't know much about infrared only devices)
I guess one could use these kinds of bulbs to get that kind of effect? Still figuring stuff out
Very helpful, Thank you!
Thanks for the super helpful and informative vid! This eliminates so much of the mystery and finally got me to pull the trigger on some bulbs! I just went out and grabbed four GE bulbs and noticed they're 130v rather than 120v. From what I've read on the internet that means that while prolonging the life of the bulbs it also makes them cooler and less bright. Is this true?! And if so, other than longer life, why would they make a HEAT lamp bulb weaker than it could be?! Should I return these?
These work great for a back up heater on a 200 watt back up generator
Hey, I have just ordered the Philips InfraRed Healthcare PAR38 IR 150W E27 230V Red 1CT/12.
And i’m curious if you know where i can find what the difference in the spectrum of this one is. As the wattage is quite much lower than 250.
Great video however, thanks. :)
Is there a difference between regular (clear) and red incandescent heat lamp bulbs? I assumed that the red ones just had a coating absorbs other colors but that in the red/infrared regions, these two types of bulbs would be similar. Is that right, do you think? In other words, is it feasible to use a regular (uncolored) heat lamp for therapy?
Correct, I cover this in the blog too.
Hi Andrew. Can you advise what is the extent of the EMF emissions from each of these NIR heat lamps and whether they are within the safety limit. Thanks
Check my earlier videos on heat lamp testing and EMF mitigation.
Also wondering ok thx
mine is CULINARY COOP 250 W IM HOPING it is healing
Could you tell me how many light will need for full body coverage?
Thank you
Daria
Can incandescent 250w damage your eyes ,do you have to wear eye protection? I am interested in building one
Have you tested Producer's Pride 250W Red Heat Bulbs from Tractor Supply? They have a 2-pack for $10, thought I would try them when I get the lamps there. Also, how many can I safely use on one circuit? Would 6 be over-kill in a diy tent sauna? Thanks!
Yes, Producer's Pride bulbs are good. The tint is not at deep so it is more of a yellowish color than other heat lamps, but the spectrum is essentially the same for all bulbs. Depends on the Amps and Voltage of your circuit. A 15 Amp breaker on 120 Volts means 1800 Watts max. So I would keep it at max 6 bulbs on a circuit which would consume about 1,560 Watts leaving some buffer to prevent trips.
@@gembaredllc9115 Great thanks! I ended up getting 4 and set up in a fairly small tent. I'll try and make a video on it. Have you looked into uvb bulbs for Vit D production? Looks like reptile fluorescent tubes might be an affordable option, just not sure on power, distance, etc. to be effective. Looking into it!
@greasemonkeyfitness what temps are you getting in your tent? I'm looking into it making one too
@@Iamthatmike Only used a few times so far, but only up to 115°F. Pouring sweat though. Preheating to around 100, then sweating in 5-10 min.
How does just a red coating make NIR? Is the coating special? Excluding the possible putting off of gases, what about red paint. I am not considering that but just trying to understand what is it that makes the NIR? Is it really as simple as a light, any incandescent light shining thru the color red? At dawn and dusk there is more NIR. The reason there is more red in the sky at dawn and dusk is the angle we see the sun rays is coming thru more dust, smoke, environment etc. So is this the same with light bulbs and coatings or colored glass, it is not the light emanating but what it is filtered thru? I also wonder if NIR which is invisible, why dont I see anyone selling just NIR devices minus the red medium and far red heat? Then you could compare all the sole NIR beems. They have NIRs in security cameras so why not make those into devices for health purposes?
simple as light turning on, the red coat filters out the other colors
remove the red filter, you get "white" light, which still has the red and near infrared, but also everything else
@@sly5697 I understand this and it makes sense. But then, why not just sit in front of a white light, and let whatever infra red is in it, get through to your skin ? Are the other colors in the white light bad for you ?
Does your meter have a cutoff frequency, or is that full spectrum of the bulbs?
ok my bulb, looks like GE so im happy
How much wattage is tge philips bulb using?
Does the GE bulb emit EMFs?
All the incandescent bulbs emit the same level of EMFs. Check our previous videos for heat lamp EMF testing and mitigations.
@@gembaredllc9115 - Do you have a preference on the brand of clamp light to buy?
@@Sundazs the ones at Home Depot work well for me. Then to mitigate the EMFs you just get a Banana Jack ESD grounding kit and clamp it to the dish with an alligator clip.
@@sunshinejansen85 the link is in the description to our blog that shows where to get these bulbs.
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thank you. GE probably contain mercury? that would be not good. do you know any good bulb for european market?
I used them in a standard 60w table lamp and after a week or so the bulb stopped working.. do these require one of those metallic lamps / sockets like you have in the video?
Yes. Rated to your buld wattage ceramic fittings. Very important
@@surferscollective613 I see thanks! My thinking was that if I put a higher wattage bulb (130W) in a lower wattage fixture, it's just going to supply the 60W and there won't be any issues with overheating or damage to the bulb. Seems like I was wrong
@@bendingreality- it will typically blow the bulb or get too hot and melt...then blow the bulb. Also after testing some bulbs are actually using more watts than rated.
infrared heat lamp