Kristall glass infrared panel

Kristall glass infrared panel in your interior

Kristall is the white glass version with a glossy finish comparable to RAL 9016. Its front consists of 5-millimetre ESG-H safety glass. The panel can have a discreet place in a living space, study or other suitable environment. Do not choose dimensions by appearance alone: heat loss and positioning determine required output.

Glass front and heating technology

This series has ESHC technology, a 230 V connection and an IPX4 protection rating. The stated front temperature of the standard glass range is around 110–120 °C. Heat is emitted through the panel surface. Model instructions apply to mounting, accessible surfaces and connections. HeatXL helps choose between compact dimensions and a larger panel with suitable output.

Choose Kristall for a glossy interior

A Kristall glass infrared panel suits an interior where you want a smooth, glossy heating front. White glass can complement a light wall, while reflections from windows and lights still give it its own presence in the room. Consider the position at different times of day. A panel beside a large window receives different light from the same panel on a wall opposite a dark cupboard. That appearance is a good reason to choose glass, while required output is determined separately. We connect both choices: a suitable heat source for the room and a finish you enjoy seeing daily.

Start with what will remain around the heating. Record wall-area width, skirting height, any switches and furniture positions. A photograph facing the wall directly helps assess proportions. Also photograph it from where you usually sit. This shows whether the glass plate becomes part of a calm wall area or an accent. For the glass front, panel dimensions are not the only consideration: space must also remain clear for mounting and use. We include these requirements when comparing a WG version for you.

The warmth of a heated glass front

The heating system brings the panel surface to temperature. From that warm surface, radiant heat reaches people and surrounding surfaces. The plate’s position determines which parts of the room can receive that heat. An open line towards a seating position therefore differs from a panel partly hidden behind tall furniture. Heated surfaces subsequently transfer warmth to their surroundings; the room’s air is affected too. Discuss both the directly occupied position and temperature throughout the room. A pleasant sensation close to a panel does not replace the capacity the room requires.

From a cold start, more than the glass front needs to warm up. Walls, floor, furniture and the rest of the room also respond to added warmth. A room used daily may therefore respond differently from one that has stayed cold for a long time. Establish beforehand whether Kristall will provide your background heating or a supplementary function. For background heating, we assess room heat losses as a whole. For supplementation, we discuss the contribution expected from the existing heating system.

Desired room temperature, operating times and panel position belong in the same selection. Our page about how infrared heating works explains this relationship further.

Compare WG models by dimensions and output

The table on this page helps compare Kristall versions. WG0370 is a square model measuring 60 by 60 centimetres, while WG0360 has proportions of 90 by 40 centimetres. Their shapes therefore clearly differ despite similar outputs. A narrow wall beside a door requires a different comparison from space above a low cupboard. Use the complete article code when discussing a model. This keeps proportions, electrical output and weight clear in the proposal. A broad description such as a white glass panel is too general for this.

Longer versions change more than the visible size. Weight increases, and the available wall must support the selected plate with appropriate fixings. WG1250 and WG1725, for example, impose different mounting loads from the smaller square version. The table specifies 27.5 and 29.6 kilograms for these models respectively. Include handling preparation in the plan. We also check whether chosen orientation and mounting method match the offered version’s documentation. A larger reflective white surface can suit a room beautifully, but becomes appropriate heating only when capacity and positioning are correct together.

Match output to your room

A useful output selection needs more than floor area. Ceiling height, glazing quantity, insulation of the building envelope and desired temperature affect room heat loss. Also identify walls facing outside and any unheated rooms above or beside it. During renovation, it matters which improvements have been completed and which remain planned. A panel selected for the current situation should not be compared with a future situation without discussing that change. Our guide to calculating infrared heating helps gather the necessary information.

The floor-area indications for models are a starting point for comparison. They do not provide a fixed capacity for every home with the same square metres. A compact room with extensive external surfaces may have a different heating demand from a larger, well-insulated internal space. Sometimes one panel suits the available position; in another room, distribution across several suitable positions may be more useful. Discuss combined output and temperature controls in that case. Panel quantities follow from the room and desired heat distribution. Installing as many heating plates as possible is not an objective in itself.

Prepare a living room with many windows

A living room with large windows illustrates why appearance and heating selection must be considered together. Kristall’s glass front can complement other smooth surfaces in the interior. Windows also influence heat loss and available wall space. Mark the sofa, dining table and circulation routes on a simple floor plan. Record which positions are used during the day and evening. A panel near the dining table may contribute differently from a wall behind the seating area. We use that information to assess heating demand and the practical direction of the heated surface.

Look ahead to interior changes too. A wall currently free may later receive a bookcase or curtain. Consider not only the current sightline but also the wall area’s permanent function. Position the panel somewhere that can remain clear during normal use. A small furniture adjustment may sometimes create more space for suitable mounting than selecting a larger panel for an unfavourable position. To compare another finish, explore our metal infrared panels. Material is selected within a heating plan suited to the room.

Kristall in a bedroom or study

In a bedroom, the glossy white front can complement light cupboards and walls. Start with when you want warmth: dressing, preparing the room or maintaining a comfortable background temperature. Bed and wardrobe positions matter for the available panel location. Consider the heated surface’s height and accessibility too. Kristall is a heating product; choosing glass does not provide a special sleep or health function. Desired temperature and use remain personal and practical starting points. For a broader finish selection, read our guide to bedroom heating.

A study needs its own layout. You often spend longer periods in one position, while a desk, drawer unit and screen may affect heat direction. Provide desk position and explain whether the room is used outside working hours. If supplementary warmth is your objective, we clarify Kristall’s task alongside the existing installation. Other products are available for a separate local application beneath a desk; a standard WG glass plate is not automatically suitable for that.

This keeps room heating and workstation warmth distinct during product selection. Suitable versions and required controls are selected for that function.

Fixings and accessible surfaces

The glass front has its own weight and becomes warm during use. The mounting position must therefore suit the panel manual, supporting surface and room use. A solid wall offers different fixing possibilities from a lightweight lining wall. Explain the wall construction in your enquiry and add a structural photograph where needed. Have fixings matched to the exact article. The visible glass plate and mounting assembly together determine required space. Drawing only the front on a wall is insufficient to determine whether the complete arrangement fits.

For ceiling mounting, the offered WG version is assessed separately. Another glass range’s mounting conditions do not replace Kristall instructions. Request accompanying documentation and prescribed components before preparing fixings. For a recessed installation, the frame must demonstrably fit the panel version too. Our EB recessed frame manual describes compatible metal panels; a glass panel with similar nominal dimensions does not automatically belong in that combination.

An existing installation or ceiling finish does not automatically make a combination suitable either. We help keep the correct product information connected to your intended mounting method.

Connection of this Kristall version

For the WG versions in the table, the documented connection is a white 1850-millimetre cable with a Schuko plug. This differs from the current Satino range with a short precon connection. Record this difference when extending an existing installation or replacing a panel. Similar appearance does not make connections and control components interchangeable. The existing thermostat, receiver and electrical supply must suit the offered Kristall version. On our thermostats page, explore different control options. Our proposal clarifies the combination selected for your situation.

A plug provides the electrical connection but is not complete temperature control. Discuss whether you want a fixed usage pattern, changing working hours or another control method. The selected controller must operate heating appropriately and measure in a representative position. A measurement point directly beside another heat source may give a different picture from the usual occupied zone. Provide article numbers for existing components rather than only a photograph of their front.

This helps with replacement and compatibility enquiries. Have electrical work and fixed connections carried out by a competent professional according to instructions for the components involved.

Keep consumption and maintenance understandable

Electricity consumption follows from output and actual operating time. Take WG0780 as an example: 780 watts is 0.78 kilowatts. Two hours of uninterrupted heating therefore uses 1.56 kWh. For costs, multiply that figure by your own electricity tariff. This is an example of full-power operating time; temperature controls may switch off intermittently within a longer period of use. Actual consumption also relates to heating demand, temperature settings and room conditions.

The glossy finish does not itself produce fixed savings. For a decision, compare the complete application, including any supplementary heating hours.

For daily maintenance, follow the selected WG version’s instructions. Allow the panel to cool before cleaning and use products approved by its documentation. Preserve the original finish. Painting, applying coverings or placing a loose cloth in front of the glass is not normal use of Kristall. If you want another image or colour accent, we discuss a suitable original product version. Keep purchase details and the manual with the room records. For service enquiries, being able to identify the article number, any control components and mounting position immediately helps.

Availability and a complete proposal

Kristall has its own WG product data. We discuss current supply options for your desired version during the enquiry. A product sheet or existing installation is useful for identification but does not automatically establish which version is currently offered for your project. State whether you are making a new heating plan, replacing an existing panel or seeking support for an installed model. A rating plate photograph and control details are particularly useful for an existing arrangement. We can then use the correct version’s information and avoid confusing generations.

Through a quotation enquiry, you receive a proposal for the chosen product and required components. Include room dimensions, use, insulation data, desired panel position and information about the mounting surface. A photograph or simple floor plan makes coordination more concrete. Also specify which existing heating remains and the finish you want. We then assess version, capacity, connection and mounting as a whole.

The proposal allows you to check those components together with the discussed price and supply options. For warranty and support, consult the applicable warranty conditions. This provides a clear starting point for both your selection and later enquiries.