Heat Mats vs. Lamps

Inefficient heat lamps waste tremendous energy as only a fraction of the heat reaches the target zone and transfers to the piglets. All heat lamps project heat down; only a fraction of the heat reaches the target zone and transfers to the piglets. Some farrowing crates require two heat lamps to evenly dissipate heat to the target zone below.

Besides, the heat dissipating from the lamps raises ambient room temperatures, increasing stress on the sows’. However, heat mats are the best option for providing even and consistent heat in the crate. Combining energy-efficient carbon heating elements and high-density insulation ensures that all infrared heat produced by the Hog Hearth heat mats is projected upward and transferred to the target heat zone above.

Hog Hearth heat mats will not only reduce the watts required to heat a crate but will run more efficiently, eliminating the risk of fires and lower maintenance.

The Hog Hearth Heat mats are the best option for providing even and consistent heat in the crate when paired with a variable heat mat controller. They will use a fraction of the energy required to heat a farrowing crate vs a single or double heat lamp setup.

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