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FireLight® Infrared Bulb

The world's most effective infrared therapy bulb.

How long does a FireLight® Infrared Bulb last?

Each FireLight® Infrared Bulb is rated for 5,000 hours of use, and worst-case scenario, we offer a 2-year warranty on our FireLight® Infrared Bulb. Feature. FireLight® Infrared Bulb (250W). Standard heat lamp bulb (250W). Glass production. Mouth-blow

Can I look at the bulb?

We suggest to not stare directly into the filament of the bulb. Most of our customers gaze around the bulb, panel or room/enclosure near the panel with their eyes open or close their eyes while facing the bulbs during their session. Many will do both

Do I need protective glasses?

SaunaSpace® has no suggestion of protective eyewear as there is no contraindication for the eyes, see our article here. The important thing to keep in mind is that you don't want to get dose of NIR that exceeds what is found in nature, e.g. from sunl

Do I need the 120v or 240v FireLight® Infrared Bulb?

120v bulbs are intended for use in countries that have 110-130v supply voltage, including:. 240v are intended for use in countries that have 220-240v supply voltage. Here's a list of some, but not all countries that have ~240v supply:. To make things

What is the best use for the FireLight® Infrared Bulb?

The best use of our FireLight® Infrared Bulb is in our Glow®, Hearth® or saunas. Our bulb cages protect you from possible burns and EMF stress. The panels are fully shielded (mitigated for EMF), handmade of heat safe natural (untreated) materials inc

How do I limit eye exposure in the sauna or what if I don't want to expose my eyes at all during my session?

Most of our customers gaze around their enclosure with their eyes open OR they close their eyes during their session! The rotation protocol while using the sauna means you are facing the bulbs only 1/4 of the session time. Do not stare directly into

What is the spectrum emission and irradiance of your FireLight® Infrared Bulbs?

Our FireLight® Infrared Bulbs give a broad spectrum emission (between 550-3000+nm, No UV). Thinking of it as Light Therapy layered over Heat Therapy, mitochondrial stimulation and soothing detoxifying heat! This emission includes visible light, NIR,

What is the spectrum emission and irradiance of your Heat Lamp bulbs?

The heat lamp bulbs give a broad spectrum emission between 400-3000+nm (no UV!). Thinking of it as light therapy layered over heat therapy, mitochondrial stimulation and soothing detoxifying heat! This emission includes visible light, NIR, MIR and a

What is the difference between Incandescent and LED bulbs?

ABOUT INCANDESCENT. Incandescent bulbs emit broad-spectrum, polychromatic light (multiple wavelengths with heat from a single source). The emission is between 550-3000+nm with NO UV! This is all the wavelengths studied for light therapy and heating w

Why do the bulbs have a variance in color?

Each FireLight® Infrared Bulb is made of mouth-blown, hand-rolled dark-red stained and tempered glass for durability and beauty. Due to the nature of handcrafted items, each bulb will have naturally occurring blemishes, minor imperfections, weave asy

Does my body receive vitamin D when interacting with your bulbs?

You do not receive Vitamin D from our lights since Vitamin D formation is a process that involves UVB and there is no UV emission from our bulbs. For more information about benefits, please read this comprehensive article on the NTA website, which is

Am I safe from EMF emissions with the FireLight® Infrared Bulb?

The bulbs emit EMF naturally. All electrical devices emit electric fields (EF) and magnetic fields (MF) to some degree when operating unless properly shielded and grounded. The wireframe guards on our panels protect you, the user, from that emission.

How can I clean the bulbs?

You may need to wipe the dust that collects on the bulbs off. Never touch the bulb in operation, it is very hot. Never touch the bulb right after use, it may still be very hot. The best time to wipe the bulb is before use. STEPS for bulb cleaning:. N

Why would the light from my bulb flicker?

Our FireLight® Infrared Bulb does not flicker like LED or fluorescent. it does not have an electronic controller built in so it is not affected by alternating current in the same way. The flicker you experience from modern, electronic controlled, lig

Why is the bulb rattling?

We understand your concern for the rattling in the bulb, it can raise questions. No need to fear, it is not the filament of the bulb it is the reflector!. EXPLANATION. The reflector is a small, thin piece of metal attached to the filament stem inside

Can the light emitted by your bulbs disinfect surfaces too?

Our bulbs have no UV emission. Our products are not intended to disinfect any surfaces, they do not serve that purpose. For information about benefits, please read this comprehensive article on the NTA website, which is full of information about ligh