Energy saving convectors. What advantages does this equipment have?
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Energy-saving convector heaters are not a very “abstruse word”, but the name of an advanced heating system for absolutely any room. Its design produces efficiency indicators that you simply never dreamed of. And all thanks to a small detail, which we will talk about as part of a short review of energy-efficient convectors. Make yourself comfortable, because a quick and high-quality excursion awaits you!
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On what principle do energy-saving convectors work?
There are no problems here, we tell it simply and clearly: all the air that has received heat from the system rises. You may even feel temperature fluctuations at different altitudes as soon as you turn on the heater.
Energy-saving heating convectors, like standard ones, work using the “natural convection” method. The devices have finned heaters, under which the air warms up and becomes “lighter”. As the mass of the atmosphere decreases, it rises to the ceiling, and more cold air masses take its place.
Thus, natural convection not only moves all the air around the room, but also mixes it.If you examine a heated room through a special thermal imager, you can clearly see two zones: with warm and cold air (above and below, respectively).
The entire air mass is in a constant flow - it enters energy-saving convector heaters through the floor, and is discharged through the upper edges to the ceiling, displacing the cold mass.
What are the advantages of using electric energy-saving convectors?
Using a classic or more economical version of the heater, we create comfort in our home. Among the main advantages of the equipment it is worth highlighting the following:
- You won't get any noise. Almost all energy-saving convectors for home are completely silent (except for devices with forced convection);
- The devices do not affect the level of oxygen in the atmosphere;
- Compared to infrared devices, they do not cause any harm to the human body;
- Quickly warms up a cool room - especially when you bought a device with a forced convection function;
- Installing energy-saving electric convector heating significantly reduces the price of utilities.
Think about it: why buy sensational IR systems or gas burners when you can install just one convector in your house and enjoy warmth and comfort?
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What kind of heater can be installed in a convector
The heating elements, produced in needle-shaped, tubular and monolithic variations, are also not without their peculiarities. Each has its own characteristics, which are worth dwelling on in more detail.
Needle-shaped - a thin plate made of dielectric. A chrome thread is attached to it, forming loops on both sides. Heating and cooling of such a thin thread occurs in a fraction of a second.Convectors of this type give off heat with their body.
The thread has an additional coating, but is in no way protected from a humid environment - beware of rooms with dampness and a high percentage of moisture. The main advantage is low cost, which is why the systems are popular among inexperienced users. It is better to pass by such a device, since its shelf life is extremely short.
The tubular heating element is a familiar item that is found more in boilers than in converter furnaces. It looks like a metal tube wrapped in nichrome thread. The tube is a heat insulator, and also has a mound of heat-conducting substance inside. The tube has aluminum fins that enhance the effect of convection and heat transfer.
The heating element heats up at the same speed as a needle heating element, but is distinguished by its longer “life”. The system is also “packed” into a moisture-proof environment, so it can even be placed in the bathroom (it’s not for nothing that boilers are in bathrooms). However, there are also no shortcomings - during operation, a very “strange” sound of crackling wiring appears. Don't worry, this is his usual mode of operation, but still sometimes alarming.
And monolithic systems do not make sounds at all. This is due to the fact that there is a solid heating block inside. They are effective both in heating small rooms and in large houses. They are distinguished by their low heat loss.
Energy-saving electric heating convectors – what types are worth talking about?
Previously, we got acquainted with the structure of such a system and its advantages. But that’s not all, because heaters also have their own classification. Among all models, there are three modifications, depending on the installation method:
- Wall-mounted – installed on brackets in durable places on the wall. Can be placed under a window or along a “blank” wall.
- Floor-mounted systems are the easiest to use, as they do not require special installation. The main advantage is mobility. We can either place the heater on a stand in one place or move it throughout the room.
- Built into the floors - a special heating option for rooms with large windows (they are also called panoramic). Such panels are mounted in designated niches and covered with metal gratings.
For lovers of the sophisticated, you can also find designer models with multi-colored bodies, drapery, mosaics, and anything else on sale! The main thing is to find your own technique that suits you: not only externally, but also technically.
