When it comes to choosing the right lamps for various health benefits, the range of different lamps available can be quite confusing. In this article, we will help you by explaining the difference between our heat lamps, the Infrared lamp Single 506 and Double head 507, and the Red light therapy (LED) lamps.
Wavelength
It is important to know that infrared radiation occurs at different wavelengths. The wavelength used can affect the way infrared works and its benefits. Choosing the right wavelength is important for the effectiveness of the therapy. Fortunately, many infrared lamps offer the option to switch between different wavelengths, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your specific needs. Good to know: The wavelength is expressed in nanometers (nm).
‘’The main difference between infrared lamps that do not have a specific wavelength and LED infrared panels that are designed to emit specific wavelengths concerns the effectiveness of the infrared therapy.’’
Our Liroma LED lamps are produced with specific wavelengths, namely 630nm, 660nm, 830nm, and 850nm. A great deal of research has been conducted into these specific wavelengths, with excellent results. That is why our lamps are designed and scientifically developed to use these specific wavelengths.
Unlike our Red light therapy lamps with LED, Liroma’s Single and Double head infrared lamps have a wavelength of 700 to 1000nm and are therefore not specified. As a result, treatment with these lamps is somewhat less effective and targeted. This does not mean, however, that our Infrared lamp Single 506 and Double head 507 are not effective.
Click below for several scientific articles on infrared therapy based on the following wavelengths: 630nm, 660nm – 830nm, 850nm
Study 1, Study 2, Study 3, Study 4
Red light & infrared
In the light spectrum, each color has a specific wavelength and is expressed in nanometers. Red light has a wavelength of approximately 600 to 700 nm and is located in the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum. We can therefore see this color with the naked eye.
Infrared light, on the other hand, has a longer wavelength than red light and cannot be seen with the naked eye. The wavelength of infrared is 700 – 1000 nm. Within the light spectrum, infrared is located next to the red light spectrum, outside the visible part of the spectrum.
As you can read, our LED lamps have specific wavelengths that fall within both the red light spectrum and the infrared spectrum (NIR, or near-infrared). Both light spectra have different effects. With our LED lamps, you can choose to use one of the two options (red light & infrared treatment) during your treatment, but using them simultaneously is also possible. See below for an overview to help you choose your ideal treatment more easily. The difference with the Single or Double head is that the Single or Double head is equipped only with infrared light and does not have a red light option.
Heat
One ‘’benefit’’ of the Single head and Double head infrared lamps is the pleasant warmth emitted by the lamp. This benefit is naturally personal and differs from person to person. That is why we also call this our ‘heat lamp’. LED chips are not designed to emit heat. The difference lies in the lamp technology. Our heat lamps generate heat using a filament (halogen lamp). LED panels use chips to emit specific infrared radiation, with heat not being an additional feature of the lamp. Heat can, however, be an added benefit for you! So, if you would like a lamp that becomes warm, we naturally recommend the Infrared lamp Single head or Double head.
Please note: Although infrared LED panels produce less heat than infrared heat lamps, they are still able to penetrate deeper tissues and work more precisely. This is because infrared LED panels can be programmed to emit infrared radiation at specific wavelengths that are most effective for infrared therapy.
Less heat can also be an advantage; this can be beneficial when the panel is placed close to sensitive areas of the body. The risk of burns or overheating the device is naturally lower.
Quality
You have undoubtedly noticed the price difference and perhaps wondered what causes it. The product’s application is one of the reasons. This has already been discussed extensively above. In addition, LED infrared lamps have a longer lifespan than infrared heat lamps. This is because LEDs generally last longer than other lamps. The use of certain production materials should also be included in this list. ABS is used for the infrared heat lamps. The panels are manufactured with stainless steel. The quality of the Red light therapy lamps with LED is therefore just a little better.
Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, there are several important differences between infrared heat lamps and infrared LED panels. In general, LED panels have several advantages over halogen lamps in terms of sustainability. First, LEDs last much longer and need to be replaced less often. Second, LED panels consume less energy and are therefore more environmentally friendly. Third, LEDs do not contain harmful substances such as mercury and are easier to recycle. Finally, LED panels are more robust and less vulnerable to falls and impacts. All in all, infrared LED lamps are therefore more sustainable than infrared heat lamps (Single and Double head).
