Ceramic heaters for home and summer cottages - a new solution to old problems
Naturally, one cannot even think about any kind of comfort in our home, without normal humidity and comfortable temperature. But what about the case when the heating season in a city apartment has not yet begun, and nature is already "throwing" its surprises on us, in the form of an early cold snap? And what if dampness, heavy rains and slush interfered with our vacation at the dacha? We dare to assure you that there is a very simple, rather effective and not expensive way out of all these situations.
Relatively recently, a new type of product has entered the household appliance market, which is rapidly gaining popularity among consumers - a ceramic heater for home and summer cottages. This type of heating devices is a fan heater with a powerful heating element made of high-strength heat-resistant ceramics. Such units are increasingly becoming an alternative to oil radiators and homemade heating elements, which were massively used to heat our homes in the past.
Consider the principle of operation of ceramic heaters, their types and features, and also note the advantages and benefits of these devices.
How does a ceramic heater work?
The peculiarity of the unit is that it provides gentle heating of the air, does not disturb its normal humidity and does not burn oxygen in the room. This is one of the main factors that provide a ceramic heater with only positive reviews.
Today, more and more ceramic heaters appear that heat a room not only on the principle of a convector, but also due to infrared radiation. The difference between such devices is that the heat that they generate is supplied to the surrounding objects directly, without being absorbed by the air.
Gas ceramic infrared heaters are especially popular; they are independent from power sources and can be used in "field" conditions.
The operation of heaters of this type is completely harmless, because their radiation is very similar to that of the sun, but it does not contain a radiation ultraviolet component.
Types of ceramic heaters for home and garden
Depending on where exactly in the room the installation of a ceramic heater will be most appropriate, a choice has to be made between its three types. It should be noted that most of these units operate on a household power supply with a voltage of 220V, but there are also gas ceramic heaters - an equally popular type of device that deserves special attention.
Ceramic bench heaters. The products are equipped with auto-rotation, which provides a multidirectional flow of warm air, which increases the heating rate of the room. Differing from their "counterparts" a little less power and dimensions, these units are equipped with all the options that have more "serious" models.Several modes of operation of the heater and fan, protection against overheating and "emergency" shutdown when overturning - all these possibilities are in the arsenal of the units.
Ceramic wall heaters. Lightweight and thin devices that look like a split air conditioner system. The devices are conveniently mounted on the walls of the room, completely not standing out from the general interior. The set of heaters includes a remote control, which makes them more convenient to use. Most models are equipped with an electronic thermostat that maintains a given temperature regime, as well as an ionizer that cleans the air.- Ceramic floor heaters. The most powerful and largest units with the greatest efficiency and productivity. The heaters are equipped with controllers that shut off the device in case of overheating and overturning. The devices are equipped with timers that allow you to adjust the operating time of the device, antibacterial lamps that destroy germs and remote controls.
Gas ceramic heaters
Particular attention should be paid to devices that can be used outside the living space - in a garage or garden, on a picnic or fishing, etc. Units that will help warm up or even cook food in field conditions are gas ceramic heaters. For giving, these devices are absolutely necessary "accessories", because power outages in rural areas occur much more often than in cities.
Despite the presence of a gas cylinder, the operation of the devices is absolutely safe, of course, subject to all the necessary rules and regulations for working with such equipment. The units are equipped with carbon dioxide level sensors and an emergency shutdown system when it is exceeded. Gas heaters are characterized by good economy with high efficiency, and their main advantage is mobility.
Video review of the gas ceramic heater MASTER 450CR
Advantages of ceramic heaters
Let's look at what are the advantages and benefits of ceramic heaters, which are gradually replacing other types of heaters from their leading positions:
- Safe operation. The heating elements of the devices, made of durable and reliable ceramics, are located inside the devices and covered with a protective screen. The surface of the unit does not heat up to high temperatures, therefore, it is impossible to get burns from contact with it. All types have overheating protection and rollover shutdown. Ceramic heaters BORK, for example, are automatically switched off if the angle of their inclination exceeds 45 degrees.
- Heating rate. The process of heating the room, during the operation of the ceramic unit, is faster, due to its design features. The fact is that this device is a fan that "drives" waves of warm air. Hot air masses warm the surface of walls and furniture, and it, in turn, gives off heat back to the air in the room, accelerating its heating.
- Environmental friendliness. The advantage of the heater is that oxygen in the room air does not burn out during its operation. The devices prevent the formation of harmful substances, since they do not burn house dust, and also prevent the spread of germs, having antibacterial lamps. Devices such as POLARIS ceramic wall heaters are also equipped with a built-in ionizer, which takes care of air quality
- Profitability. The balanced design of the units allows them to consume about three times less energy than their counterparts, without losing power and efficiency.
- Optimal dimensions. The compact dimensions and low weight of the devices are another of their indisputable advantages.This is especially applicable to ceramic heaters for summer cottages. Feedback from the owners of such devices speaks of the convenience of their transportation and compact storage in the conditions of cramped summer cottages.
- Ease of use. The devices are stable and easy to mount on any surface. The devices are equipped with a timer that allows you to set the time of their shutdown, and also equipped with a remote control, with which they can be controlled remotely.
- Modern design. The original and ergonomic design of all ceramic heaters allows them to harmoniously fit into any, even the most sophisticated, interior.
Obviously, such devices have quite significant advantages over their own, for example, oil, analogs. A special advantage is the cost of the units, whether electric or gas ceramic heaters.
Consumer reviews directly indicate that these devices represent the most effective combination of price and quality of all types of heaters on the domestic market.