Stop Shivering in Your Bathroom
Nobody likes that shock of cold air when you step out of the shower. We’ve all been there. To fix this, we stopped trying to heat the whole room and started focusing on the person. That’s why we use short-wave infrared emitters behind the mirror. Instead of wasting time warming up the air, these beams go straight to your skin. You feel the warmth the second you flip the switch.
How it actually works
We use a tungsten filament inside a quartz tube. It’s simple, but it’s powerful. The lamp hits its top temperature almost instantly—no waiting around for a radiator to slowly wake up. The mirror housing isn’t just for looks, either. It acts as a reflector, pushing all that heat forward right where you’re standing. It’s like having a personal sun in your bathroom.
The nitty-gritty stuff
We stick with quartz glass because it lets the infrared light pass through without blocking it. We also use halogen-filled tubes. Why? Because they last longer and keep the heat steady, even after you’ve used them thousands of times. For the wiring, we use standard R7s or SK15 connectors. I wanted to make sure that if a lamp ever burns out, you can just pop a new one in without needing a degree in electrical engineering.
A few things to keep in mind
Here’s the deal: this kind of heat is intense. If you’re squeezing these into a tight mirror frame, you have to make sure the housing can handle the temperature. If there’s no room for the heat to breathe, you risk warping the mirror backing or frying a component. To keep things safe, we throw in a thermal switch. It keeps the unit from overheating if you leave it on too long. It’s a small detail, but it’s the difference between a luxury experience and a melted mirror. Plus, it saves you from having to rip open your walls to install bulky HVAC ducts.