Induction cooker as a heater

In the context of constantly rising prices for electricity, there is a need to find non-standard ways to heat private houses, cottages and other premises. Due to its availability and reliability, the use of an induction cooker as a heater is becoming increasingly popular. Heating a house with a stove - how economical and effective is it?

How does an induction cooker work?

An induction cooker works on a completely different principle compared to other devices of similar purpose. Instead of heating elements, electromagnetic coils are used in production. It is they who, under the influence of alternating current, form a magnetic field around themselves. Under the surface of the product there is a coil through which a current flows with a frequency of 20-60 Hz.

It serves as the primary winding, and the pots and pans serve as the secondary winding. Induction currents enter the bottom of the cookware and it heats up. Consequently, the food in it also heats up. It is worth noting that when heating, heat loss is minimized. The cookware heats up much faster than other types of cookware.

ATTENTION! The stove itself is almost not subject to heat during operation. The entire energy flow is distributed only for heating the dishes.

Can a stove heat a room?

Of course, you can place a pan of water on the surface.During the boiling process, it will heat the air in the room. However, this method is not rational due to the boiling of the liquid. Make your own heater using an induction cooker. To do this, it is enough to have the skills to work with a welding machine and an angle grinder. Let's look at the manufacturing process of this design step by step:

• First, we need to make a square pipe measuring 50*50 cm. You will need about 6 such products. This depends on the dimensions of the induction cooker.
• It is also necessary to prepare two parts 25 and 30 cm in length.
• Elements of 50 cm are connected to each other vertically. All joints must be thoroughly welded.
• For the other two blanks, it is necessary to remove one of the sides to obtain a U-shaped profile.
• Two sections with the wall removed are welded to the resulting part on the upper and lower sides in order to combine all sections into a common contour.
• Then we weld the holes on the sides.
• The outlet and inlet pipes should be located diagonally, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
• All seams must be thoroughly cleaned with a grinder. The resulting product is degreased before painting.
• Next, the installation process begins. The return flow of the coolant is supplied from below, and the outgoing pipe is supplied from above.
• An expansion tank must be added to this system, as well as a pump for forced circulation.

Entering the resulting product, the water warms up. Exactly the same design can be made horizontally and made more complex.

IMPORTANT! An induction cooker must have a current and temperature control system.

Is an induction cooker effective for heating?

There are many different opinions about the effectiveness of using this product.One of the disadvantages of induction cookers is their high cost compared to other devices. The significant advantages of its use include the following:

• High efficiency, reaching 98% in some cases. For comparison, the heating efficiency of a glass-ceramic surface is 50-60%, and that of a gas stove is 50-65%.
• Characterized by high wear resistance and durability. With constant use, these products can last at least 25 years. Significant reduction in heating costs by up to 30%.
• No scale formation.
• Increased degree of electrical and fire safety.

REFERENCE! True, a prerequisite for maintaining longevity is its use in the recommended temperature regime, but an automatic system is responsible for this.

Owners who use induction stoves for heating note their quietness, durability and high efficiency. However, without experience in creating electrical equipment, it is better not to experiment, but to use the services of professionals. After all, when using an induction cooker as a heater, it is connected not directly, but through a charger, battery and inverter.