The power of an electric convector is the first thing they look at. The second and most important thing is the correct calculation of the area of the room that it will heat. It is not at all necessary to choose the most powerful devices. But in order not to have to sit in an embrace with a heater, multiply the square of the room by 100. The ideal ratio is 1 kW = 10 m².
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Here's what happens:
- a cold room of 15 m² an electric convector with a power of 1000 W heats up to + 20 ° C in 15-20 minutes. The device consumes 10-12 kW per day, and 0.4-0.5 kW per hour.
Save on electricity costs if you choose the model with the programmer. It automatically switches the convector to economy mode. And it reduces the level of the set temperature by 3-4 degrees. The device automatically goes into a low power consumption mode at a specified time. For example, at night or when you are at work. Net energy savings up to 15%.
Alexander Vasilievich writes about the electric convector Ecoen P1000T a review: “They put it in the children's room. We were worried so that the children would not get burned. But then it turned out that the heater has a programmer - you can set the temperature by hours and days! The panel turns off and saves us energy».
Electric convector: principle of operation
The heating convector works on the principle of natural convection. It absorbs cold air and gives out warm air through the grilles, which heats the room. The heater generates up to 95% of heat transfer due to thermal convection. And only 5% of the heat comes from the thermal radiation of the case, which heats up to 60 ° (not hotter than the battery).
The heating element inside the housing is placed in a ribbed aluminum diffuser. It works like a washing machine. Only in that one heats the water, and here - the air. Due to natural circulation, the convector does not dry it out.
"Closed" heating element gives three advantages to an electrical appliance.
- The heat transfer area is increased.
- The room heats up faster and more evenly.
- The service life of such a heating element is more than 10 years.
For free air circulation, place the convector at a distance of 25 cm from the floor. And certainly not near the door, there is a draft, the heat will quickly go away. In the corners of cluttered rooms is also not an option. By heating the air in the enclosed space, the device automatically turns off, leaving part of the room cold.
In a good converter, safety is thought out to the smallest detail - from rounded corners to shutdown when overturning. Put it upright, it works again. This is worth taking if there are animals and small children in the house.
Heating by convectors pros and cons
In order not to be unfounded, we turn to the reviews of our customers.
Alexander Vasilievich writes about the Ecoen P1000T convection heater: “Took 180 sq.m. - 10 pieces. I recommend to everyone! There is no need to install any boilers - not solid fuel and gas. And no installation work and pipe lines. 5 TIMES CHEAPER! All you need is electricity. Thanks to the neighbor for recommending it, I had doubts, but after installation they all disappeared».
fu-ci, Noirot Verlys Evolution 2000: “I was staying with relatives with a huge bathroom, I wanted to wash, but it seemed to me that it was cold there. At this remark of mine, my aunt smiled slyly and sent me for things. Five minutes later I come, the bathroom is noticeably warmer. It turned out that this mirror device heats the room, and not for beauty. Super! I had no words to express the bliss of the quick and dry heat. Now I think it's nice to have one until the heating is turned on.».
VolkovAlex, Cooper & Hunter Domestic: "You can't do without it! The apartment is so dubious, the batteries barely heat at all. 15 squares heats up in 5 minutes! I'm glad I made a choice in favor of this device!».
Alexander about the electric convector, feedback: “I chose a convector only from the Noirot line, they are famous for their efficiency. A closed heating element coupled with infrared radiation creates a cozy atmosphere in the room, does not dry the air. Electronic thermostat precisely maintains the temperature, and soft infrared radiation heats objects in the room, creates a feeling of sunlight».
Victor, Noirot Verlys Evolution 2000: “I chose it as a combined heater with an infrared panel (it warms up very nicely). It has been working for more than 3 years in between heating periods. In a room of 24 m² - Tashkent».
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