In cold season some apartments are insufficiently warmed with the central heating system therefore in the room it becomes uncomfortable. It is possible to solve this problem by means of the additional heating device. Convector heaters are especially popular for house use, they have many pluses and there are almost no minuses.
Principle of work
Convector heaters work due to features of the movement of air masses at which more close cold air settles down, pushing out the warmed-up warm streams up.
Body of the device is the heating coil which is located in the lower part of the body. The part is often carried out in the form of radiator with flat edges which pass big streams of heated air. The upper part of the device is equipped with the additional grids helping to distribute heated air.
Depending on the used energy distinguish electric, water or gas convectors. Water convectors are connected to the heating system of the apartment instead of usual radiators. Between these devices there is big difference. Convectors are more effective and more evenly heat air in the room. On some models it is possible to change heating temperature.
Convectors of gas type use bottled gas as resource. Therefore they find application in the places far from long-distance heating and having problems with electricity. For example, at dachas and in forest huts.
Electric convectors use electric current so are equipped with the standard socket. In them it is obligatory to eat the thermostat, sensors of overheating and the control unit. In case temperature of the heater exceeds norm indicators, the device is switched-off that allows to protect the device from failure as a result of overheating.
Electric convectors are considered as the most widespread in life. It is connected with their availability and rather low cost. Analogs, running on gas, do not enjoy such popularity because of specificity of the application.
Device merits and demerits
When choosing the additional heating device for house use many buyers give preference to convector devices because of their clear advantages:
- due to the lack of the fan the device works silently;
- it can be established practically on any surface up to windowsill, and thanks to the built-in wheels it is easy to move on the apartment or the house;
- variety of design decisions allows to pick up suitable model and to enter in any interior;
- in the course of heating of the room , oxygen is not lost that could make otherwise air in the room too dry;
- thanks to protective elements the heater is safe in use so that it can be left unguarded;
- usually on devices of this kind the producer gives long guarantee.
Carry poshchelkivaniye or crackling in the course of heating of the device to shortcomings of such heaters. As the convector is not equipped with the fan, air temperature will rise slightly more slowly due to the lack of additional circulation. The most vulnerable part of the device is the heating coil which breakage it is difficult to eliminate in house conditions.
Especially accurate with acquisition of any kinds of heaters allergic persons and asthmatics should be. As operation of such device is resulted by air drying that can complicate breath or lead to attack. But there are convector heaters with air moistening function, or it is possible to get humidifier separately.
How to decide on heater model
The right choice of the device will become key to solution of the problem of temperature maintenance in rooms in the absence of the central heating system. By consideration of any given option it is worth paying attention to number of important parameters:
- power of heating coil;
- choice of way of installation of the device;
- availability of additional functions.
By these criteria it is possible to make the rational choice providing the required effect at the minimum expenses. Before going to buy the convection device, it is worth specifying the volume of the heated room previously. It is important to consider not only the area of space, but also height of ceilings. The acquired equipment will function well, only if its power corresponds to amount of the warmed air.
Correctly to define this balance, it is worth using the rule. If this device is going to be used as additional heating, then its power pays off from ratio of 25 W of power on cubic meter of the room. If there is need to make the device the main source of heat, on cubic meter of air not less than 40 W of heating power are required.
Types of devices as installation
The buyer can select model of the device and according to the principle of installation:
- floor;
- wall;
On what decision the way of installation of the device will be more effective several factors influence. For example, whether it is going to move the device on the house or the apartment. Whether it is necessary to remove on storage in warm season or it is worth making it part of interior. It is worth remembering that transportation of the device fixed on wall will be very difficult. If for small rooms is rather small figurative unit, then for spacious rooms it is worth getting designs with big power which can be fixed on wall or under windowsill.
It is necessary to remember that for the summer period in the convector dust will accumulate. Therefore before including it in the next cold period, it is necessary to vacuum properly internal parts through openings in the body. Otherwise the first minutes of work the heater will exhale strong smell of burned dust.
Types of heating coils
It is important to know that heaters can have not only various power supply, but also type of heating coil. The quality of work and amount of heat which it will give depends on it. The needle or tape type of the heater, generally because of its low price is quite popular. At ability to heat up and cool down quickly it has big fragility and vulnerability from moisture. Therefore to buyers recommend not to use the similar device in bathrooms and other similar rooms.
The tubular heating coil is one more budgetary option which has no restrictions in the place of use. However when using the device the unpleasant crash can appear. Power loss and fast failure can be one more shortcoming.
One of the best options the monolithic option currently is considered. Rather high price of these models pays off quality and duration of service.
Pay attention to the choice of additional functions
To make process of use of the heater more convenient, producers introduce in it additional functions. Though some of functions can affect negatively reliability of the device in general, it is possible to note several useful:
- the mechanical or electronic thermostat will allow to regulate temperature condition that is necessary when moving the heater on rooms of the different size;
- the built-in timer will allow to turn on the device on certain period upon termination of which energy supply on heating coil will be automatically stopped;
- the built-in ionizer will allow to clean and disinfect air in the course of heating;
- the control of the heater by means of the remote controller will allow to regulate its work at distance;
- to the house with small children or pets will be reasonable to buy the device which will be automatically switched off when capsizing and will have protection against burns.
Convector devices are the excellent decision for ensuring full or partial heating of the room. The most popular - electric, water and gas can find the buyer too. It is possible to choose the correct type only proceeding from requirements and features of tasks which need to be solved using this device. Water heaters can be considered cardinal change of heating system in the apartment which already have long-distance heating. Electric usually are considered as additional source of heating when batteries are not enough. Or as the main when there is no long-distance heating, but it is easily possible to connect the device in the socket. Gas will be suitable for extreme cases, far from utilities and other benefits of civilization.