The central heating system, unfortunately, does not always please us with uninterrupted operation - sudden breakdowns and preventive maintenance from time to time make us think about the need to purchase an additional heating device for reliable protection against sudden cold. In the role of such an instrument is an oil heater. The modern market of heating products is saturated with all kinds of heaters of this kind from the world's leading manufacturers, which, of course, complicates the buying process. What should I look for when choosing an oil heater, what characteristics should it have and what functions to perform?
The principle of the oil heater
Oil radiator This is a modern mobile type heating device, apparently a sealed enclosure in the form of a traditional heating battery filled with mineral oil for technical purposes.
Inside the case there is an electric spiral which, during the operation of the heater, heats up, transfers energy to the mineral oil, thereby heating the body of the device. Despite the maximum temperature of the body heating at 100 degrees Celsius, the oil cooler heats the next air space to a comfortable regime, without causing a sensation of "dry" air, a smell of dust or burning.
The equipment of this type is interesting for its impeccable functionality and mobility, modern design and compact dimensions, good technical and operational characteristics and reasonable price, high efficiency with minimal energy consumption, high level of safety and, finally, noiselessness.
Main advantages
- The main advantage of electric oil coolers in comparison with open-type samples is the presence of mineral oil, which has a unique property to increase the economical, thermal conductivity and fire safety characteristics of radiators of this type.
- Thanks to the oil, the heater is cooled more efficiently, while transferring its heat to the surrounding space. It should be noted that the faster the cooling, the longer the life of the TENs and the rest of the components.
- The absence of open heating elements is a reliable protection of your premises from fires.
- The heating elements of the device will serve you for a long time, since their operation is carried out in a gentle mode, since they are completely covered by mineral oil, and the larger the surface the heater has, the more powerful the flow of hot air will be for warming your apartment.
Choosing the best oil heater
1. You will never be mistaken in choosing the most suitable oil heater model for your home, if you pay enough attention to the study of its dimensions, the number of working sections and power, and the area of the overall surface of the device. For example, two heaters of the same power, but with different surface areas, will heat the air in a room with different speeds. Thus, a radiator with large physical dimensions and a larger useful surface area heats up less, but warms the air in the room much more quickly.
2. Comparing heaters based on mineral oil with other household heating devices, it is difficult not to notice their quite impressive dimensions: for example, models having a height of 50 -70 cm can reach a width of up to 30-50 cm. The weight varies within the range of 10-30 kg. Therefore, when buying an oil cooler, give preference to models with special handles or holders for easy transportation.
3. The power of the device is of no small importance. It is determined by the following formula: the costs of 1 kW of power allow the room to warm up well in 10 square meters, provided that the ceilings do not exceed 3 meters. It should be noted at the same time that modern leading manufacturers do not produce heating devices with a power of more than 3 kW. Therefore, 1 oil heater is on average calculated for 1 room. Such a radiator is capable of heating air in a room of up to 30 square meters.
4. When choosing an oil cooler model, experts recommend that you check the availability of the regulator. In addition, modern models can be equipped with a light indicator and a system to protect against possible overheating with automatic shutdown. A number of devices are characterized by the presence of several operating modes. Armed with an oil heater with similar functions, you can quickly create comfortable temperature conditions in the room in the face of significant energy savings. For example, the world's leading brand Timberk produces radiators with a built-in thermostat ensuring reliable and trouble-free operation of the equipment 24 hours a day.
5. The latest developments in the field of creating and improving oil coolers are equipping them with thermostats, which will allow us to know the temperature inside the room in addition to the temperature inside the room. Of course, the cost of devices equipped with adjustable room thermostats is much higher than other models, however they are more efficient and convenient to use.
6. Buying an oil heater, give preference to models with a timer, through which you can set the time of operation of the device. It is very convenient to use such equipment if you want to wake up in a warm room, in which the radiator turned on 15 minutes ago. Or, on the contrary, you absolutely do not want to get up from the bed in the evening to turn off the heater. In this case the timer will help you out.
7. In order to avoid the feeling of "dry" air in the room, some models are equipped with special air humidifiers. To do this, the removable reservoir is filled with water, which during the operation of the heater evaporates, so that the necessary level of humidity in the room is maintained. This functional feature of the equipment has practically no effect on the cost of the product.
8. To make the heater run at full capacity, it takes time. If the model is equipped with a built-in fan, it begins to distribute warm air in the room immediately after switching on. Of course, an oil heater with a fan is somewhat more expensive, and more often fails, which leads to additional costs.
9. Oil heaters from leading manufacturers can have a touch panel that will allow you to lightly touch the fingertips to adjust the device.
10. And, finally, when buying a radiator important value and reputation of the manufacturer. The main brands producing quality and reliable oil heaters are Delonghi, Ballu, Binatone, Heller General and Polaris.
Successful purchase!
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