How to choose the right electric heater
The heater is usually used during the autumn period, when the centralized heating has not yet been turned on. But the capabilities of these devices are much wider. Convectors can become an integral design element or the basis for an electric heating system in a private house, the main thing is to choose the right model.
Heating capacity and area
There are a huge number of heating devices on the market. The calculation of the power for heating is 100 W per 1 m2... Therefore, for a room with an area of 10 m2 and a ceiling height of 2.5 m requires a 1 kW heater. For additional heating, you can use a lower power device.
All modern convectors are equipped with a thermostat that allows you to regulate the room temperature. For summer cottages, the anti-freezing function is very important, when using which the temperature in the room constantly remains at 5ABOUTFROM.
Design and dimensions
Each manufacturer produces convectors of different power and design. Convector models from the same series have the same height but differ in width. The wider the device, the greater its power.
Standard enclosure models are the most popular, but manufacturers also produce heaters for special occasions. For example, there are low but very wide baseboard heaters on the market. There are also designer devices with a glossy or glass surface, on which you can apply any pattern at the request of the customer. The disadvantage of such devices is the high price.
Thermostat selection
You can buy a heater with a mechanical or electronic thermostat.
Mechanical thermostats
Appliances with mechanical heating control do not maintain the temperature as accurately as electronic convectors. In addition, mechanical thermostats are subject to more wear. Their main plus is ease of use.
Electronic thermostats
Heater with electronic thermostat is able to accurately maintain the room temperature - down to 0.1ABOUT... Devices with an electronic thermostat have a wide range of functions. These convectors have different operating modes, including automatic ones. Heaters with an electronic thermostat can be combined into a single heating system.
Security
For a bathroom, it is important to buy a heater with a high degree of protection against moisture. Pay attention to the IP indicator. The IP degree of the bathroom convector must be at least 24.
For a nursery, you need to purchase a convector with a thermostat lock function. It shouldn't have sharp corners.
The convector is equipped with a heating sensor that automatically turns off the heater when the maximum permissible temperature of the body is reached.