Brooder Heaters

BTU requirements depend on building size, insulation, ceiling height, and target temperature. Combustion Research offers models ranging from 30,000 to 250,000 BTU, including single-stage, dual-stage, and modulating options, so facilities can match heat output precisely to flock size and barn dimensions for efficient, cost-effective heating.

Yes. All units feature CSA International Design Certification to ANSI/CGA standards, electronic flame monitoring, 3-try direct spark ignition, and 100% safety lockout. These safeguards, combined with ceiling-mounted installation, reduce fire risk and keep floor space clear of equipment hazards for animals and workers.

Power-vented systems use a fan to exhaust combustion gases and require standard roof penetrations, while vacuum-fired (EDS) systems use a remote exhauster to pull combustion byproducts through the tube, allowing more flexible venting layouts and fewer roof penetrations for large or multi-unit installations.

Yes. Most models, including the Omega II, Synergy, and Reflect-O-Ray series, are available configured for either natural gas (NG) or LP/propane gas, allowing operators in areas without natural gas service to install the same infrared heating technology using propane fuel.

Infrared tube brooder heaters typically reduce energy costs by 30-50% compared to conventional forced-air or convection heating systems, since radiant heat warms objects and animals directly instead of heating large volumes of air that escape through ventilation and leaks.

Combustion Research Corporation backs its radiant tubes with a 10-year warranty against internally created corrosion, plus additional 1-3 year warranties on burner controls, ignition components, and electrical parts depending on the model, reflecting the company's 50+ years of manufacturing durable infrared heating equipment.