An electric heater provides heat from coils in a portable heating unit or ones that are mounted along the baseboard of a wall or in the floor. Heat in an electric heater is created by resistance in the coils. The more the coils resist the electrical currents the hotter the heater becomes. Heat from an electric heater is constant without fluctuation, or variation, providing a continual and uninterrupted flow of warmth.
One of the benefits of an electric heater is its ability to provide heat immediately without delay. Rooms are heated quickly avoiding the need for the system warmup to reach a selected temperature. Since the heating coils are visible, they can be easily cleaned and do not foul or develop blockages. Electric heating units require little maintenance and provide excellent performance.
There are various types of electric heaters, which include radiant, convection, night, and fan. Each of the different types are designed to perform in specific environments. They come in a wide variety of sizes from ones capable of heating a house to ones that are small enough for a small bedroom. When people choose an electric heater, they account for the amount of electricity required to operate the heater as well as the cost of operation.
Night storage units retain the heat produced during the night to be discharged on demand during the day. They were a popular form of heater during the middle of the 20th century but have been replaced by units that are easier to set and control as well as containing more features.
The main benefit of radiant heaters is their ability to produce heat instantly when activated. They are designed to be used in small areas and may be referred to as space heaters. Radiant heaters are ideal for warming a room, a workshop, or small space.
A very common type of electric heater is a convection heater that heats the air in the room as the air is pulled across its heating coils. There are several types of convection heaters depending on their design and function. In general, a convection heater operates on the principle of replacing cold air with hot air, which is a natural process. In the case of a convection heater, it enhances the process by forcing cold air through the heating coils.
A fan heater operates much like any form of electric heater with resistor coils that produce heat. Instead of letting the heat move naturally, a fan is mounted on the heater to force the heat from the coils into the space. The fan on a fan heater is located behind the coils and forces the heat in one direction. Much like all other heaters, they have dials or LCD monitors to set the desired temperature and may be equipped with a motor that rotates the coils and fan at 180°.
There are several factors that need to be considered when purchasing an electric heater, which include the size of the room to be heated, required power for the space, special features on the unit, safety, and efficiency. When determining the amount of power required, the simple rule of thumb is one square foot of space requires 10 watts of energy, which means that a room of 100 square feet will require 1000 watts of power. One of the main concerns of electric heater manufacturers is safety, which is critical in electric heaters.
Electric heaters have become more sophisticated and technical over the years. Modern electric heaters have remote controls, LCD displays, programmable controls, and many more features that make them easy to operate, safer, and more practical. For many people, they have become an economical heating source.
Cartridge heaters are small, cylindrical electric heaters used to provide localized or precision heat to materials and equipment parts in a variety of settings.
Similar to immersion heaters, cartridge heaters are usually inserted into a material to heat the surrounding area; unlike immersion heaters, which are usually submerged in water or other liquids, cartridge heaters are inserted into small holes drilled in metal materials and parts that require internal heat. While capable of providing localized high temperature heating, cartridge heaters can also radiate heat throughout the interior of a material or product.
Electric heaters are utilities used for heat generation.
The use of electric heaters throughout industry, commerce and consumer products contexts is widespread and varied; the number of different heater configurations and applications grows almost daily. Some heater varieties resemble each other very closely. Band heaters and strip heaters, for example, are distinguished from each other only by the fact that band heaters are usually slightly smaller and more flexible than strip heaters.
Heating elements are a part of our everyday lives.
When we get out of bed and turn up the thermostat, take a hot shower, blow dry and curl our hair, brew coffee or tea, cook breakfast and toast bread we are making use of different types of heating elements. These elements are often hidden within the appliances and equipment we use, and we don't even see them at work.
When identifying which immersion heating company to purchase from, consumers should be sure to choose carefully.
There are many different types of water heaters on the market today each with different useful applications and abilities. Some of these include pipe (or dry-well) heaters, flange heaters, over-the-side heaters, tubular heaters, and screw plug heaters. Consumers would be wise to choose a vendor who can accurately advise them on exactly which type of product will be most applicable in each of their individual situations. Companies who specialize in manufacturing immersion heating products must take multiple factors into consideration and should use ethical construction practices, high-quality materials, and well-researched engineering techniques. All types of electric heaters must be manufactured with precision and care in order to ensure a safer and more effective product. Manufacturers should strive to provide high levels of product quality control to ensure client satisfaction and safety. Good manufacturers will have an advanced understanding of the electric heating industry and be able to effectively inform consumers on which type of heating device will best serve their purposes. Immersion heating comes in many different forms. Consumers may find that they end up needing a different type of immersion heating element than they had previously anticipated. If purchasers are unsure about which specific heating device they will need, knowledgeable industry professionals are able to help companies and consumers alike decide which product will best fit each heating situation. Let's look at a few different types of immersion heating devices on the market today, and their specific applications.
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Infrared heaters could be described as a smaller version of the Sun.
These gas or electric appliances use electromagnetic radiation to heat objects, materials or spaces. The radiation they use comes from infrared light, which gives off long electromagnetic heat waves located near but not quite at the electromagnetic spectrum area of visible heat. They do not need to use a medium or air molecules to transport heat.
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