Would an infrared heater fog paper?

Amador · Jan 31, 2018

Hi All, I’ve been learning a ton from this forum!

I’m in the process of building my first darkroom space, and looking at heating options for winter months. Does anyone have experience with ceiling mounted infrared heaters? I’m wondering if the light is paper safe?

Thanks!

Chris

Amador · Jan 31, 2018

Sorry- I just realized I probably should have posted this in the B&W forum

bdial · Jan 31, 2018

It's most likely safe, but you should test it in the same way you'd test a safelight.

mshchem · Jan 31, 2018

If it produces visible light, you better double check. as bdial suggests. I would suspect that it will be perfectly safe. If you use a rapid paper (less common these days) it might fog. I use a electric oil filled radiator, but that's just to take the edge off a already heated lower level room, never gets below 60F normally.

chip j · Feb 1, 2018

I use an oil heater.

Would an infrared heater fog paper?

Amador

Amador

bdial

mshchem

chip j

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