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Heat Lamp with Thermostat

A heat lamp with thermostat is a device used to provide targeted radiant heat, controlled by a temperature regulating system. These devices are employed across a diverse range of applications, from animal husbandry and food service to personal comfort and industrial processes.

Material Composition:

• Heating Element: Typically utilizes infrared lamps, often made of quartz or tungsten, to generate heat. These elements convert electrical energy into infrared radiation.
• Housing: Constructed from metal (often steel or aluminum) for durability and heat resistance. May incorporate reflective surfaces to focus the heat.
• Thermostat: Bimetallic strips, electronic sensors (thermocouples, thermistors, RTDs), or digital controllers are used to measure and regulate temperature.
• Control Panel/Knob: Facilitates user adjustment of the desired temperature setting.
• Stand/Mounting Hardware: Allows for positioning and secure placement of the lamp. Materials vary based on intended application (e.g., metal for industrial use, plastic for brooders).

Purpose:

The primary purpose is to provide a consistent and controlled heat source. This differs from standard heat lamps which may offer limited or no temperature regulation, potentially leading to overheating or insufficient warmth.

Function:

The device functions by converting electrical energy into infrared radiation. The thermostat continuously monitors the temperature in the target area. When the temperature falls below the set point, the thermostat activates the heating element. Once the desired temperature is reached, the thermostat deactivates or modulates the heating element to maintain the set temperature.

Usage Scenarios:

• Animal Husbandry (Brooders): Providing warmth for chicks, piglets, reptiles, and other young animals. Precise temperature control is crucial for survival and healthy development.
• Food Service (Warming Lamps): Maintaining food at serving temperatures, typically in buffet lines, cafeterias, or restaurant kitchens. Prevents bacterial growth and maintains food quality.
• Personal Comfort (Infrared Heaters): Providing localized warmth for individuals, often used in bathrooms, garages, or patios.
• Industrial Processes: Used in applications like plastic welding, drying processes, and heat treating, where precise temperature control is essential.
• Rehabilitation/Therapy: Some models are used in medical settings for providing targeted heat for muscle relaxation or pain relief.

Common Types:

• Quartz Heat Lamps: Utilize quartz tubes for efficient heat generation. Common in brooders and food service.
• Ceramic Heat Lamps: Do not emit visible light, making them suitable for applications where light is undesirable (e.g., reptile enclosures).
• Infrared Panel Heaters: Emit infrared radiation from a flat panel. Often used for personal comfort and localized heating.
• Digital Thermostat Models: Offer precise temperature control, programmable settings, and often include features like timers and alarms.
• Bimetallic Strip Thermostat Models: Utilize a simple mechanical thermostat for basic temperature regulation. Generally less precise than digital models.
• Standing vs. Hanging Models: Variations in mounting hardware cater to different usage scenarios.

The declared goods are a heat lamp equipped with a thermostat, suggesting a device for providing heat, potentially for therapeutic or industrial applications, and controlled by a temperature regulation system.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:

• 8543708500: Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and apparatus: Other: For electrical nerve stimulation (A heat lamp could be used for therapeutic purposes, potentially involving nerve stimulation, though this is a stretch.). This code applies to other electrical machines and apparatus not specifically categorized elsewhere, and includes applications for electrical nerve stimulation. While the reference notes this is a stretch, a heat lamp could fall under this category if marketed for therapeutic use.
• 9405502000: Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included: Non-electrical luminaires and lighting fittings: Incandescent luminaires designed to be operated by propane or other gas, or by compressed air and kerosene or gasoline. This code covers non-electrical luminaires, specifically incandescent types powered by gas or compressed air/kerosene/gasoline. If the heat lamp utilizes such a power source, this code is applicable.
• 8543708000: Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and apparatus: Other: Microwave amplifiers. This code applies to other electrical machines and apparatus not specifically categorized elsewhere. If the heat lamp utilizes microwave technology for heating, this code may be relevant.

Regarding HS code 8543708500, please note that the applicability is dependent on whether the heat lamp is marketed for therapeutic purposes involving nerve stimulation. If so, documentation supporting this claim may be required.