Keeping Bathrooms Warm Without Blinding Your Guests
Let’s be honest: bathrooms are a nightmare for heaters. You’ve got steam everywhere, constant moisture, and people—often half-asleep or holding a baby—who just want to feel warm the second they step out of the shower. The trick is getting that instant heat without turning your ceiling into a blinding spotlight. The “Blinding Light” Problem Ever looked up at a cheap infrared lamp and felt like you were staring into the sun? That happens because the filament gets so hot it pushes too much energy into the visible light spectrum. It’s harsh. It’s glaring. And for a baby with sensitive eyes, it’s just too much. To fix this, we don’t just “turn down the light.” We actually tweak the quartz tube itself. By using special coatings or changing the gas inside the tube, we create a filter. Think of it like sunglasses for the lamp. The coating blocks that aggressive white light but lets the infrared heat sail right through. You get the cozy warmth on your skin, but the glow stays soft and easy on the eyes. Fighting the Steam Water and electricity don’t mix. Period. Since these lamps live in the “splash zone,” we focus heavily on the seals. We use high-temp gaskets and alloys that won’t rust or corrode when the room gets steamy. It keeps the circuits dry and the whole thing safe. And the best part? It’s direct radiation. It doesn’t waste time trying to heat up all the cold air in the room; it just warms you. That’s why it feels like a warm hug the moment you flip the switch. The Little Trade-off Now, here is the catch. Physics is a stubborn thing. When you add a coating to block the glare, you lose a tiny bit of the raw heat output. It’s a small price to pay for eye safety, but it means you can’t just swap a standard tube for a filtered one and expect the exact same punch. If you’re going for that softer, safer glow, you might want to bump up the wattage a bit to keep the room feeling just as toasty. Just double-check that your wiring and breakers are up for the extra load before you make the switch.