Heating surface made of special gray cast iron

Wall heaters are a type of heating device that can be used to heat a home. Quite often, new types and models of such heaters are called energy-saving, that is, it is assumed that they consume less electricity to heat the same volume of the room, or, in another way, have greater efficiency. In most cases, electric wall-mounted energy-saving home heaters really have high efficiency, that is, they convert electrical energy into heat with minimal losses. But the fact is that almost all electric heating devices, even older models, have a rather high level - more than 90%. Therefore, it is not entirely correct to speak of a significant increase in this indicator. Even theoretically, it cannot be increased by more than 10%.

Their main advantage is different. The fact that using new technologies and materials in them, manufacturers have made them more convenient, practical and attractive in appearance. In addition, thanks to different heating methods, they can heat up the room faster or be safer, and thanks to the ability to automatically control and regulate the power, overheating of the premises is prevented, which makes them more economical.

Types of wall-mounted energy-saving heaters

There are quite a few different types of wall heaters for the home on sale, which manufacturers call energy-saving. They differ in shape, size, power, weight, heating method and additional options.

By the heating method, the following types can be distinguished:

• Heating rooms using thermal radiation;
• Heating by convection.

By design and type of heating element, they can be:

• In the form of lamps with tubular heating elements;
• Panel;
• Film.

By the ability to regulate the power and temperature in the room:

• With thermostat
• Without thermostat

To understand all this diversity and choose a really optimal version of a modern wall heater for your home, consider the positive sides and disadvantages of their various types.

Heating elements flexible tape ENGL-1

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATIONS

To maintain the temperature of pipelines and pipes, the heating cable is mounted on the surface of the pipe. By means of a thermostat or controller, the set temperature is maintained. Thus, an electric heating system based on self-regulating heating cables allows you to effectively and reliably compensate for heat loss, preventing pipes and pipelines from freezing.

The principle of operation of the pipe heating system:

A heating cable is installed inside the pipe or on its surface along its entire length. With the help of sensors mounted on the pipe, the temperature of the liquid inside the pipe is read. If the temperature of the liquid in the pipe drops below the set one, the thermostat receives a command to turn on the heating cable. When the operating temperature is restored, the cable is disconnected until the next command.

The use of heating cables allows for the design of freeze protection cable systems for pipes and pipelines for all fluids and environments, which greatly expands the possibilities of their use.

Paraffins, for example, harden at temperatures below 70oC (well above ambient temperature). Accordingly, in order to avoid cooling of pipelines and solidification of the pumped substances, it is necessary to provide heating.Of course, this problem can be solved by using traditional accompanying steam pipelines, but electrical heating systems based on self-regulating heating cables provide greater reliability, ease of installation and durability.

In everyday life, pipeline heating systems based on heating cables are used, as a rule, for heating water pipes, drains, roofs, and arranging a warm floor.

Installation

Installation of heaters on pipes, linear and spiral: 1 - Heater, 2 - Glass tape

Installation of heaters on pipeline flanges: 1 - Heater, 2 - Glass tape, 3 - Aluminum tape

Installation of heaters on the release manifold of the tank: 1 , 2 - Heaters, 3 - Glass tape, 4 - Aluminum tape

Installation of thermal insulation on pipelines and valves: 1 - Heater, 2 - Thermal insulation, 3 - Protective metal shell

Option for connecting heaters to the box with the installation of a monometric electric contact thermometer: 1 - Heater, 2 - Thermal balloon, 3 - Monometric thermometer, 4 - terminal box, 5 - metal hose.

PURPOSE

• Heaters are designed to warm up or compensate for the loss of various technological equipment (pipelines, pumps, shut-off and control valves, heat exchangers, etc.).

• Operation of heaters is allowed in macroclimatic regions of temperate climate according to GOST 15150-69 at relative humidity up to 100% at 25 ° С and at lower temperatures with moisture condensation.

• Heaters can be used in fire hazardous installations (outdoor and indoor) of classes П-I; P-II; П-III according to the classification of the "Rules for electrical installations" (PUE).

TECHNICAL DATA

• An example of a conventional designation of a heating flexible tape element with a capacity of 1.63 kW, an operating voltage of 220 V, version I, the length of the active (heating) part is 27.12 m ENGL 180 1.63 / 220 I 27.12 TU 63 RSFSR-3-76 ...

• Basic parameters and dimensions.

• Rated voltage of direct current and alternating frequency of 50 Hz, V 220

• Specific power of heaters (power per meter of active part), W / m 40, 60, 80, 100

• Length of low-temperature heater leads, mm 750. Note. Low-temperature heater leads, as agreed with the consumer, are made of large sizes and from brands of wires, cables, the electrical insulating materials of which correspond to the heat resistance class H GOST 8865-70.

• According to the method of connection to the power supply, the heaters are manufactured in two versions, which are assigned the following symbols: AND - heaters with low-temperature leads on one switching tip (for individual connection to a power supply and connection to heaters of the "P" design); P - heaters with low-temperature leads on both commutation lugs (for connection to the power supply and to each other).

• The design of the heaters according to the method of connection to the electrical network and the connection between themselves are specified in the documentation.

• Power, length of the active part of the heaters, resistances, depending on the specific power and versions according to the method of connection to the power source, must correspond to those indicated in Table. 1. The deviation of the length of the active part should not exceed ± 1.5%, the value of electrical resistance - + 5% minus 3%, power ± 10%.

POWER DETERMINATION

The data for determining the power of flexible tape heating elements can be found at this page .

Infrared wall heaters

Heaters of this type heat the room mainly due to thermal (infrared) radiation.In this case, structures or objects at which the radiation is directed (floor, walls, furniture) are first heated, and the air in the room is already heated from them. This heating method is distinguished by the ability to quickly heat certain zones in the room, that is, by low thermal inertia. But this may also be their disadvantage - when the heater is turned off, the flow of thermal energy immediately stops. These heaters are silent and do not burn oxygen from the air.

Infrared wall heaters can be:

• In the form of lamps with tubular heating elements;
• In the form of flat panels;
• Film.

In addition, they can also have a different design, shape, weight, power and additional options: sensors and regulators that control their work.

Wall mounted infrared heaters with tubular heating elements

Wall mounted infrared heater with tubular heating elements

Such energy-saving heaters are a housing in the form of a flat lamp with a reflector and heating elements in the form of vacuum quartz tubes, which contain a tungsten filament or carbon fiber. In the first case, radiation occurs not only in the infrared, but also in the visible range, and in the second case, practically only in the infrared. Therefore, such wall heaters, with a carbon (carbon) heating element, are more efficient in heating the room. Under the influence of thermal infrared radiation, objects not only heat up, but also warm up to a depth of about 2 cm. Because of the quartz tubes in which the heating elements are enclosed, they are often called quartz.

Such a heater can be mounted on the wall at a certain angle, depending on the need to heat the entire room or a certain part of it. It is especially convenient to use such wall-mounted energy-saving quartz heaters for the house in which they live periodically or for summer cottages.

Infrared Wall Mounted Carbon Fiber Panels

They are a flat panel, most often of a rectangular shape with a carbon heating element enclosed in it, that is, made of carbon fiber.

Wall mounted panel heater with carbon heating element

Heating of the room occurs mainly as a result of thermal infrared radiation. Convection is also present to some extent, since the air in contact with the hot surface of the panel rises and circulates. Carbon wall panels are relatively lightweight. When heated, their heating element - carbon fiber, generates anions - negatively charged particles that balance the atmosphere of the heated room and deposit dust from it.

The outer surface of such a panel heats up to a temperature of 80⁰C, which allows it not to burn oxygen and dust, but you can still get burned. Therefore, you need to be careful, and in the presence of small children, hang such a panel so that the child cannot reach or refuse to use it.

Most of these heating panels with a power of 1 kW and more are equipped with built-in thermostats, mechanical or automatic, which allows you to correctly select the temperature regime and helps to save energy. In heaters of low power 300-500 W they are often absent.

Heating pictures

Panel infrared heater in the form of a picture

Heating paintings are essentially the same infrared wall mounted energy saving home heaters, which can be a panel with a carbon fiber heater (pictured above) or a canvas with a flat ultra-thin film carbon heating element, as in the photo below.

Film carbon heater in the form of a picture

A distinctive feature of such carbon infrared heaters is that a drawing or photograph is applied on their surface and, in addition to heating the room, they perform a certain decorative function and, with a good image selection, can even serve as a decoration for a room. Otherwise, such heaters are no different from carbon heaters without a printed pattern.

Ceramic wall panels

Ceramic Wall Panel Heaters

The heating element of the ceramic panel is ceramic plates. Heat spreads over them evenly, and the surface of the panel itself heats up weakly. Such a heater has a greater thermal inertia than carbon and quartz infrared heaters, but still heats up the room quite quickly due to infrared radiation and partly due to convection. The heat from such panels is softer and allows you to create a rather comfortable atmosphere in a heated room. The disadvantages include the greater weight of such wall panels.

High and low temperature infrared heaters. What is the difference?

It is known that most houses and apartments in Russia are heated using water, gas or electric heating. At the same time, it is not a secret for anyone that these heating systems are not the safest in terms of operation. How it happened that convective heating systems became classical is difficult to say. But it happened and happened.

We're talking about something else now. About why modern heating based on low-temperature infrared heaters, safe and comfortable, is still unusual for most Russians? Moreover, in nature, infrared heat accompanies almost any heat transfer process.

Perhaps people simply do not know about low temperature heaters or have misinformation. In this article we will try to answer some questions.

To begin with, we must immediately explain that among infrared heaters, two groups can be distinguished: high-temperature and low-temperature. Unfortunately, due to ignorance, many attribute unusual qualities to low-temperature heaters.

So what is the difference between these two types of heaters? And why can low-temperature heaters be installed in residential areas, but high-temperature ones not?

High temperature heaters

The working temperature of high-temperature infrared heaters is 200-600 ° C. Their advantage is powerful energy, they can heat cold rooms with very high ceilings, for example, production halls. Due to the directed heat flow, they do not heat the entire room, but a small patch, the place you need, for example, a turner's workplace, which allows you not to waste heat.

The disadvantage of high-temperature heaters is the release of powerful energy during operation, so it is undesirable to stay under them for a long time. The use of such heaters is limited by legislation. Yes, they give a lot of heat, but they are uncomfortable to use and are not very economical.

Low temperature heaters

Low-temperature heaters, unlike high-temperature ones, are suitable for installation in residential premises, they are comfortable to use, safe and economical. The temperature of such heaters usually does not exceed 80 ° C. By the way, the operating temperature of the Zebra EVO 300 heaters is not higher than 45-50 ° С. This allows you to create a special level of comfort in a room with this heating system: the air does not dry out, natural humidity is preserved, it is easier to breathe in such a room, and it is more comfortable to stay. It is no coincidence that infrared heating Zebra 300 is in demand in hospitals, kindergartens and schools.

Another plus of low-temperature infrared heaters is a high level of safety.Low temperature elements cannot cause a fire in normal use. Heaters Zebra 300, in addition, will provide protection in critical conditions due to the built-in fuse. The presence of an aluminum body in infrared electric heaters Zebra evo 300 100% protects against electric shock and guarantees fire safety, since the metal does not support combustion and does not spread flame.

Low-temperature heaters do not generate excess heat and are more energy efficient. The direction of the heat flow of the Zebra 300 ceiling, floor and wall IR heaters minimizes the inefficient use of electricity.

If we talk about the minuses, then the productivity of low-temperature heaters directly depends on how structurally the building is made, what kind of insulation it has, since it is heated by the enclosing structures: walls, floor, ceiling. If the building is poorly constructed and does not comply with thermal insulation standards, then low-temperature heating will be ineffective from an economic point of view.

What else? Probably, it will not be superfluous to mention that many people have already appreciated the advantages of heating based on low-temperature infrared flexible heaters Zebra EVO 300 and installed it in their homes, apartments, offices, etc. There is only one reason for choosing this heating - it is safer, more comfortable and more economical.

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Quartz Wall Mounted Energy Saving Heaters for Home

Quartz Heating Wall Panel

This is another type of modern wall mounted energy saving heating panels. They represent a slab of quartz sand, in which heating elements in the form of metal spirals are located. Electric heating elements first heat the contents of the panel, which in turn accumulates this heat and releases it into the room. Due to this specific heating, such quartz panels have a fairly large thermal inertia. In order for such a stove to fully heat up, it takes from 15 to 25 minutes. Therefore, it will not be possible to heat the room instantly with such a heater. On the other hand, a heated panel can retain heat for a long time and heat up the room even when disconnected from the power supply. The maximum surface temperature of the slab is 95 ° C. If there are children in the house, then such heaters must be protected with special screens or suspended at such a height that the child cannot reach.

Heating of the room occurs mainly as a result of air convection, but infrared radiation from the panel is also present, like from any heated object. This is essentially the same "dry" electric convector, but with the difference that the heating element heats the air not using an aluminum heat exchanger, but through quartz sand. As a result, the temperature of contact of the heated surface with air decreases and dust is practically not burned, and the inertia of the device increases.Such wall-mounted energy-saving quartz heaters are best used for a house in which they live permanently and in which it is necessary to maintain a constant comfortable temperature.

Heating elements flexible tape ENGLU-400

DESCRIPTION ENGLU-400 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ENGLU-400

Tape heater ENGLU - 400 - a tape made of seklo thread, which is impregnated with an organic silicate material, which is based on eight heating wires made of an alloy with high resistivity (nichrome). The winding of the heating wires consists of three layers of glass impregnated thread.The connection of the heating elements of the tape heater is made by the method of micro-plasma welding. Depending on the connection diagram, the heating tape engl has different powers and lengths. Low-temperature leads are placed in switching lugs, the inner cavities of which are filled with heat-resistant electrical insulating compound during assembly.

Structurally, the heaters are made with low-temperature leads on one side of the heater and on 2 sides. Heating tape engl, has high electrical and hydraulic insulation.

The tape heater is designed to compensate for heat losses and warm up pipelines, heat exchangers and other process equipment. Also ENGLU-400 can be used for heating small rooms, garages, greenhouses, containers. During operation for the consumer in the heating mode, it is advisable to use the heater at full power. and then transfer it to reduced power.

We are ready to carry out heat engineering calculations that allow you to determine the required power values ​​per unit of heated length, which will save you money.

POWER DETERMINATION

The data for determining the power of flexible tape heating elements can be found at this page .

Table designations

1. heater legend
2. switching circuit
3. network connection diagram
4. rated power, kW
5. network outputs
6. rated voltage, V
7. maximum permissible temperature on the surface of the heater, ° C
8. active part length, mm
9. electrical resistance, Ohm
10. specific power, W / m
11. weight, kg (no more)

Full description:

Electric wall convectors

Wall mounted electric convector

They are quite simple in design and effective electrical heating devices. Structurally, it consists of a heating element with a heat exchanger and a convection chamber, which is at the same time a decorative and protective casing. Externally, convectors are distinguished by the presence of openings in the protective casing for air inlet and outlet. The former are located at the bottom, and the latter are at the top or, most often, on the lateral front surface in the form of louvers directing the warm air flow downward. Such a heater heats the room almost completely due to air convection. Thermal radiation from its body is insignificant, since the outer casing does not heat up above 50-60⁰С. Therefore, they are quite safe and can be installed even in children's rooms. But to heat the room instantly with such a heater will not work. It will take some time for the air in the room to rise to the required temperature as a result of convection. Do not dry clothes or cover them to avoid overheating of the heating elements.

Types of electric convectors

Electric convector heaters can have different heating elements:

• Open spiral;
• Closed coil ("dry" heating element);
• Monoblock.

Open coil designs are the cheapest, but such heating elements burn oxygen and dust from the air. Therefore, it is undesirable to install them in rooms where people are constantly present. In addition, they cannot be used to heat damp rooms.

Models with closed spirals (heating elements) are safer. Their tubular heating elements are heated to a lower temperature (about 100 ° C) and a plate aluminum heat exchanger is enclosed for greater efficiency.They practically do not burn oxygen, but during their operation, you can smell the burnt dust. Especially if the heat exchanger has not been cleaned of dust after a long break in operation. Therefore, before the start of the heating season, it is necessary to remove the protective screen and clean the heat exchanger from dust with a vacuum cleaner.

But the best option for an electric convector is a model with a monoblock heating element. Its one-piece body, which at the same time acts as a heat exchanger, is made of aluminum alloys, and the spiral, which is inside, is surrounded by a special filling. Such a heating element is more reliable and durable.

Most wall-mounted electric convectors are equipped with thermostats, and some have additional options, for example, an air ionizer that precipitates dust and enriches the air with healthy ions.

We should also mention a rather popular special type of electric convectors - the so-called warm skirting boards, which are mounted at the wall-floor junction and do not require a separate space on the wall. In addition, the heated air comes out of them almost at the very floor, contributing to better heating of the room.

Electric convector - "warm plinth"

Electric infrared heaters

Infrared electric heaters work silently, without vibrations. The absence of combustion products eliminates the need for additional exhaust ventilation systems. Infrared heaters are used indoors and outdoors: in stadiums, street cafes, concert venues, etc. Infrared heaters are also widely used in various industrial processes for drying and heating. The high practicality of infrared heaters lies in simple and quick installation, ease of operation of the equipment and temperature control, large areas are freed up, the danger of defrosting the system is eliminated. Infrared heaters have no moving parts, no air filters, and no lubrication. The flat heating elements used in them are more efficient than heating elements and have a long service life. They are mounted on the ceiling and walls, they can work around the clock. The main problem of application is the need to comply with hygienic standards: limiting the surface temperature of the heater and the density of the radiant heat flux at the workplace. This requires a detailed calculation of the distribution of radiant heat over the surfaces of the manned premises. The modern market for infrared heaters is extremely rich and diverse. It numbers about 20 manufacturers of this equipment, the overwhelming number of which are foreign: from Germany, Hungary, Italy, Turkey, Slovakia, USA, Poland, Czech Republic, France, Sweden, etc. In recent years, there has been a steady trend of growth in sales of this type of heating equipment (on average by 20% annually). Its consumers are mainly industrial enterprises and institutions of the service sector. With the help of experts, we tried to find out which models of infrared heaters are most in demand today and which companies are leading in the field of their production and supply to the Russian market. We will arrange the considered equipment depending on the temperature of the emitting surface. IR devices with surface temperatures less than 60 ° C

Let's start with long-wave infrared devices that carry out heating, the temperature of which does not exceed 50 ° C, and the radiation spectrum lies in the range of 9.2-9.5 microns. Such equipment is offered, for example, by the Noirot company.One of the latest developments of this largest manufacturer is an infrared electric heater of the Noirot Verlys Evolution 1500 series. An electric heater made of black glass ceramics, it combines two heating methods: convective and infrared. The elegance of forms and the highest purity of glass create a feeling of luxury and wealth. The operation of Noirot Verlys Evolution is controlled by an electronic digital thermostat ASIC, with an accuracy of maintaining the temperature up to 0.1 ° С. The high accuracy of maintaining the temperature leads to energy savings, an increase in the life of the device and the creation of maximum comfort without temperature fluctuations. However, the accuracy of the electronic thermostat does not change over time. Comfort (comfort), Eco (economical), Hors-gel (anti-freeze), Arret (stop mode) and switch. On the same basis, special heaters for child care facilities (R-21 series) have been created, which are absolutely safe for the smallest children and meet all the latest European standards and safety requirements. The models of panel infrared heaters of the Noirot Spot E-II 500, Noirot Spot E-II 750, Noirot Spot E-II 1750 series enjoy a good reputation in the Russian market. The devices of this series are designed for heating rooms with an area of ​​5–7 m2. These universal panels are manufactured in a box-shaped case, inside which a special cable is laid, similar to the cable for a warm floor. Heat-reflecting insulation is fixed on the back side. The front side is covered with powder paints - it can be faced during installation with ceramic tiles, marble or any other natural or artificial stone. Supply voltage - 220 V / 50 Hz. Specific power - 500 W / m2. Service life - at least 25 years. The panels are produced in a wide range of standard sizes (length - from 0.96 to 1.96 m, width - from 0.27 to 0.73 m) and cost 1500-3000 rubles / piece. One of the latest innovations on the Russian market for infrared heating devices is the know-how of the domestic one. In the exclusive development of Russian specialists under the name "Makar TOP", heating elements based on carbon fiber that have already received wide international recognition are used. The reliability and practicality of the heating element of an infrared carbon heater is incomparably higher than that of halogen, spiral heating elements and heating elements. The energy consumption of TOP carbon heaters per unit of heat flow power is almost three times less than that of traditional IR heaters. A 0.9 kW heater (dimensions 652x145x76 mm and weight 2.5 kg) is capable of heating a room with an area of ​​30 m2. The direct heat flow sector of the heater is 110 ° C. Economical energy consumption, stylish design, safe design and almost unlimited service life of the heating element put Makar TOP on a par with the best examples of IR heaters on the domestic market (the cost of a heater is 3850 rubles). "Makar" IK-0.5, -1, -2, -3, -4, have long been successfully used for comfortable heating of domestic and industrial premises, as well as drying painted surfaces in various technological processes. They are mounted on brackets to the ceiling surface and are equipped with a built-in operation indication device. The temperature control system is automatic. An interesting model of an infrared heater is offered by the supplier and developer of household appliances for heating and water supply, Unitherm (Germany). The universal wall-mounted device of the UQS 180 type is designed for heating both indoor and outdoor spaces. Deserved interest for several years now has been aroused by the products. Despite the tough competition and the widest choice in the market for infrared devices, the company has managed to develop its exclusive product and gain consumer recognition.This is a kind of version of "Maslov's Russian bath". Ceiling heaters "IkoLine" can be used as the main or additional heating system for any premises. Ceiling mounting keeps walls and floors free. Long-wave heaters quickly and evenly heat the room, while the floor will always be warmer than the air. The principle of operation of long-wave heaters "IkoLine'BB" is very different from conventional heating devices. Their feature is a "mild" heating mode with an air temperature of 30 to 60 ° C and a humidity of 10 to 100% (the bath is equipped with a steam generator). The floor, walls and bed are faced with ceramics, marble or granite and are heated with almost the same heating panels available under the cladding. The design provides complete electrical safety (degree of protection - IP67, electrical protection class - 1) and shielding from radiation of industrial frequency currents. In addition, in the model range of IkoLine infrared heaters designed for heating a summer house, apartment, cottage, balcony, greenhouse, winter garden, the Comfort series is interesting (ELK O6R, ELK 10R, ELK 10Rm - price from 2000 to 3000 rubles. ).
IR devices with surface temperatures from 60 to 100 ° C
The models of long-wave heating devices offered by Energotech are suitable for installation both in rooms and in large industrial premises. At a height of 2–2.5 m, it is best to place the lowest-intensity EnergoCassete and EnergoLine systems, which are also used at high (up to 3.5 m) heights. Infrared heaters EnergoCassete can be installed in a standard suspended ceiling with 60 cm cells, so they are also suitable for use in offices. The temperature on the surface of each device does not exceed 100 ° C, the device emits soft, comfortable heat. EnergoCassete heaters are produced in a waterproof design and are designed for dry, damp and flammable rooms. Installation of devices of this series in children's institutions is possible. However, it should be noted that these are quite expensive systems: the retail price of 600 W equipment is $ 248. EnergoLine is an elegant slim heater with IP 44 protection class for use in wet and dry rooms. EnergoStrip EE systems are the most widespread and in demand on the market. EnergoInfra reflector belongs to the most inexpensive infrared heaters produced by Energotech. EnergoInfra devices are produced in splash-proof design for installation in wet and dry rooms, as well as for outdoor installation. Protection class - IP 44. This group also includes ceiling infrared panels, or, as they are also called, ceiling cassettes, which are presented in the model range of their largest manufacturer - Frico (Sweden). Let's dwell on two of their modifications: for installation instead of false ceiling module and with ceiling mounting brackets. In turn, cassettes with mounting brackets are available in splash-proof (IP 54) and jet-proof (IP 55) versions. Their design is very similar to the above-described wall panels: a film heater, a steel case, reflective insulation. Powder coated galvanized steel casing. The surface temperature of the panels does not exceed 100 ° C, which provides a soft and comfortable heating mode. In the HP series, Frico offers cassettes designed for 220 and 360 V. Similar devices are produced by many other companies. Of the domestic manufacturers producing such panels, "Mister Hit" (models IK-0.7 IK-1.1 IK-1.4, the height of the heater above the floor should be from 2.2 to 3.5 m, depending on the power heater, cost 2000-3000 rubles.), "Onyx" ("ONYX-07" "ONYX-15"). Among the numerous developments of infrared heaters, the heating devices presented are well recommended and widely used. Ceiling cassettes of the "A" series for installation in a suspended ceiling or on mounting brackets are designed to heat rooms up to 3 m high. Ceiling cassettes can also be used for local additional heating of individual workplaces, providing comfort for staff without the need to warm up the entire room.Length-width-thickness - 59.5 × 59.5 × 6.7 cm, weight - 5 kg, voltage - 220 V, current 2.3 A. Minimum suspension height - 2 m. Warranty - two years, service life - 10 years. When installed in a false ceiling, they are easily combined into a series, forming a general heating system for the room. Average power consumption - 100 W, rated power - 300 W.
IR devices with surface temperatures from 101 to 280 ° C
This group includes, first of all, Termoplus IR moldings, intended for installation over windows. The devices are manufactured by Frico. Heater - steel heating element. The front panel is made of high-strength enamelled aluminum. In the back of the case there are slots for air passage, which allows the heater to work not only in infrared mode, but also in convector mode. The temperature of the emitting surface is 200 ° C. Supply voltage - 220 or 360 V. Width and height are the same for all models - 90 × 215; 100 mm, but the length can be different. Supplied in three versions: ❏ EC for dry rooms. Controlled by an external thermostat or power selector; ECVT for wet rooms. They have a built-in thermostat and a pull cord switch; ❏ ECV for wet rooms. They can be used as slaves to ECVT devices or independently (they work from an external control device). Another type of IKEO belonging to this group is a single-panel heater for mounting at a height of 2.5 to 4 m. The temperature of the radiating surface is about 250 ° C (some companies have 280 ° C). The devices are installed horizontally under the ceiling on mounting brackets (as a rule, they are included in the kit) or on a cable tie. Can be attached to the wall with additional mounting brackets. The casing is made of galvanized steel sheet and painted. Heater - steel heating element. The heating panel, in a special groove of which the heating element is installed (in other words, is embedded), is made of anodized aluminum. On its outer surface there is a longitudinal ribbing, which makes it possible to increase the area of ​​the radiating surface. Thermal insulation material (in most cases mineral wool) is placed in the space between the front panel and the rear wall. Such panels are produced by several companies: Frico — Elztrip series; IkoLine (Russia) - ELK series, Energotech - EnergoStrip series. Many firms produce "double" and "triple" products on the basis of single-panel ICOs. Simply put, two or three single-panel heaters are mounted in one case at once. So, IkoLine - in the EL 20/30/40 R series, Energotech - in the EnergoStrip series. The power of such PPIs lies in the range from 1500 to 4000 W and it is customary to refer them to industrial ones. Such panels should be installed at a height of at least 3 m. Their price, of course, is higher than that of single-panel ones, however, it grows not in direct proportion to the number of single-panel ICOs used - a single case is still cheaper than two or three separate ones.
IR devices with a surface temperature of more than 300 ° C
As an example of powerful electric heaters for open spaces, we can cite models of the EnergoInfa series (data are presented in the table) from Energotech. For example, a complete heater for balconies, greenhouses, winter gardens and outdoor areas. On its basis, a series of "coupled" IKOEnergoInfra Industri (EIR 3000, EIR 4500, EIR 6000) is produced. These heaters have a significantly higher power and are intended mainly for industrial premises or outdoor installation. Infrared heater model of another series - EnegroStrip EE is suitable for installation both in small rooms and in large industrial premises at a height of 2 m. It provides pleasant and comfortable warmth, as well as the effect of underfloor heating. The system is simple and inexpensive to install. Protection class IP 44. But the most famous on the market is the products of another Swedish manufacturer - Frico. In its Comfort Infra CIR series, models with a power of 0.5 to 2 kW are presented in two versions - CIR100 and CIR200 (with a pull cord switch), in which reflector with increased corrosion resistance, made of mirror-polished aluminum with a heat dissipation angle of 60 ° C. Comfortinfra CIR are used mainly for heating conservatories, terraces, balconies, open verandas,but they can also be installed in residential and office premises (with a high suspension height) and even outdoors. The infrared heater IR is used to heat rooms with a ceiling height of 4.5 to 20 m (workshops, gyms, warehouses). It is also successfully used to solve technological problems (heating materials, drying, maintaining an anti-icing regime). The design of these ICOs is similar to the Comfortinfra CIR, but without a protective grille (available separately). Devices of the Elztrip EZF 32/42 series are designed for rooms with a ceiling height of 3 to 15 m. They can also be used in open and semi-open areas. Two-panel models (tp = 300 ° C) are designed for installation in the lower part of the recommended height range, three-panel models (tp = 400 ° C) - for installation in the upper part of this range. Thus, we see that the market for the necessary infrared electrical equipment has been formed, and the task of the designer is to correctly select and detailed calculation of the parameters of the electric heating system, including the choice of the type, quantity and method of placement of heating elements. In this case, hygienic standards for the use of certain devices and the level of irradiation (density of radiant heat flux) at workplaces and in serviced areas will be met. At present, methods for calculating such systems have been developed, tested in practice and making it possible to determine the parameters of electric heating systems with sufficient accuracy. We can recommend contacting the developers of these techniques for the necessary consultations by e-mail
Water Infrared Ceiling Panels
The principle of operation of thermal radiant water ceiling panels is different from the electrical source of thermal energy. Zehnder radiant ceiling panels use warm or hot water from the heating system (40 to 120 ° C) as a heating medium, which transfers heat to the pipes and the radiant screen. The heated screen begins to emit waves in the infrared range, because the ceiling panel is covered from above with thermal insulation, heat radiation is directed only downward. Waves on contact with bodies and surfaces in the room are converted into heat. The bodies heated in this way, in turn, begin to emit heat, as well as transfer it to the air through convection. This achieves an even temperature profile throughout the room. Water heating panels have one indisputable advantage over electric and gas infrared devices - they are absolutely fireproof, therefore they can be used in paint and varnish, woodworking and paper production, as well as in warehouses. In addition, once installed and commissioned, the system does not require any further service or maintenance. The use of water as a heat carrier makes it possible to regulate the power of the panels with the greatest accuracy (for regulation, volumetric flow regulators are used, which are set at the factory specifically for this project). Today in the Russian market, water ceiling panels are represented mainly by two companies - Frico and Zehnder. Zehnder presents the most complete range of equipment, including: ❏ ceiling heating panels for rooms up to 30 m high; ❏ combination panels used both for heating in winter and for cooling in summer; ❏ fully galvanized panels that can be used in wet areas (car washes, swimming pools); ❏ low temperature panels (from 40 ° C), which can be used with a minimum ceiling height (from 2.5 m); ❏ one-piece heating / cooling ceilings that can be used in rooms with the highest hygiene requirements (even in operating rooms); ❏ panels of standard size 60 × 60 cm for installation in standard false ceilings; ❏ panels covered with plasterboard, looking like a perfectly flat ceiling.Zehnder offers additional special solutions for each situation: ❏ built-in lights, ventilation, etc .; ❏ perforation and special insulation for noise absorption (it is also possible to absorb noise of individual frequencies - low or high); ❏ protective metal nets to prevent balls from hitting the panel for panels installed in gyms; ❏ Compliance with the aesthetics of the room: corner versions of the panels and the possibility of choosing any color from the RAL palette; ❏ version with an intermittent emitting screen for unimpeded light penetration in case the panels are located under the skylights. Almost all models can also be used for cooling in the summer. This eliminates all the negative phenomena that usually occur when cooling with air conditioners - drafts, dry air and dust transfer. So, Zehnder water ceiling panels are versatile equipment for any situation, be it an office, a swimming pool, a factory floor or a gym. Both in summer and winter.

Modular type electric radiators

Such heaters in appearance resemble radiators of a water heating system, they can also be mounted on the wall, but they work autonomously.

Wall mounted electric modular radiator

There are several types of modular radiators:

• Liquid ones with a built-in heating element, which work on the principle of an oil radiator familiar to everyone, but they can contain water, non-freezing or special liquids as a coolant;
• Vapor-droplet, in which a small amount of liquid is heated to the formation of vapor, which rises and, giving its energy to the radiator body, condenses back into the liquid.
• "Dry" in which steel rod-type heaters are used. Each section has its own alloy steel rod heater.

Which wall mounted energy saving home heaters are better?

When making a choice and giving preference to one or another type or model of wall heaters, the following factors should be taken into account or the following questions should be answered:

1. What thermal power should it have? The more power, the faster the room heats up. But, on the other hand, the more powerful the device, the more expensive it is and it requires an appropriate wiring cross-section. The thermal power of any electric heater is directly related to the electric one. Therefore, if you are promised that the heater consumes 1 kW of electricity, and its thermal power is 1.5 kW, then this, to put it mildly, cannot correspond to reality, the efficiency cannot be more than 100%, the law of conservation of energy has not yet been canceled. This is not a heat pump.
2. How quickly should it heat up the room? For example, if you need to very quickly heat a room or some of its zone, then it is better to choose one of the infrared heaters. If the heating rate is not a big deal, other options can be considered.
3. Should it heat the entire room or just create a separate comfort zone? To heat the entire room, it is better to use heaters with predominantly convector heating (convectors, radiators), and infrared to create a comfort zone.
4. How safe should a heating device be and what is the permissible temperature of the case? The safest in terms of body temperature are convector heaters. If there are small children in the house, then it is better to give preference to this type of heating device.
5. Will the heater be used as primary heating or as an additional (backup) heat source? If this is the main heating, then it is necessary to choose more powerful heaters with thermostats, sensors and all sorts of useful options. If this is an additional source of heat, then you can choose a less powerful and, accordingly, cheaper, without unnecessary options.
6. Will it be used in a house where they live permanently or periodically, for example, in a country house?
7. How much are you willing or able to allocate for such a purchase? The choice of the type of heater, manufacturer, and hence the quality and availability of various useful options in it also largely depends on this.

After you find the answers to these questions, it will already be clear to you which of the types of wall-mounted energy-saving heaters discussed above is most suitable for your home.

Models of wall mounted infrared heaters for home

The principle of operation of a wall-mounted infrared heater for a home is identical to solar radiation, when heat rays are absorbed by objects and surfaces, and then transfer heat to the surrounding air. Due to this, on the one hand, certain zones are quickly heated when the device is turned on, and on the other hand, the heat flow is immediately stopped if it is turned off.

Infrared home heater

Due to the fact that radiation is not absorbed by the air, all the energy of the device is converted into heat practically without loss. It should be noted that at the same time, the level of humidity in the room does not change, and the air does not become dry; also, the advantages include the absolutely silent operation of the device. By design, infrared heaters can be cabinet, panel, film or lamp.

Flexible wall heaters

One of the thinnest infrared heaters is the flexible wall heater. It is made of two layers of polyester film and a heating element made of a thin (about 1.5 mm) carbon thread. The thickness of such a heating device allows it to be twisted into a roll when transporting or storing.

How an infrared wall heater works

The main advantages of such models are:

• light weight - they usually weigh no more than 1 kg and can be attached to absolutely any surface;
• versatility - the device can be used, including for small bathrooms with a high degree of humidity;
• low energy consumption - the cost of local heating in the range of 3 m is 0.08 rubles. in one hour of work;
• maintaining the natural climatic properties of the room - you do not have to experience discomfort from lack of oxygen;
• therapeutic effect - the soft heat of the heater has healing properties;
• compactness - takes up almost no space during installation and transportation.

Flexible electric wall heater

Technical parameters of flexible electric wall heaters: electrical protection class II (DSTU 3135.0-95), operating power - 220V, power consumption - 400 W, and the heating temperature of the working surface - 75ºС.

Useful advice! Do not cover the film heater with bed linen or other things, this can provoke its deformation and failure.

A special place in the "family" of electric film wall heaters is occupied by models made in the form of paintings or panels. This design technique makes it possible to purchase a device that will logically fit into the interior of any style. The difficulty will be caused only by the difficulty of choosing among a huge range of thematic options.

Wall-mounted flexible heaters are usually presented in the form of pictures and have convenient fixings

Where to buy film heaters "wall panel"

Heating panels, in addition to the heating function, have a decorative component. A variety of subjects allows you to choose a "warm" decor for rooms for different purposes. For a children's room, panels with the image of your favorite characters from fairy tales and cartoons are suitable, for a bedroom - romantic landscapes, a magnificent waterfall will look great in the living room, and for the kitchen the place is for a still life.

The most convenient way to buy a flexible wall heater is through an online store.Firstly, it is possible to carefully familiarize yourself with the technical parameters, and secondly, you can slowly choose the plot of the panel you like, and thirdly, you can compare the price level for heaters depending on the manufacturer. In addition, by visiting online retailers, you will always be aware of ongoing promotions and sales.

The main technical characteristics and approximate prices of wall-mounted electric heaters in the form of panels from different manufacturers.

It is worth noting that some manufacturers, presenting their products, do not exclude the possibility of using film heaters for drying vegetables and fruits, which will greatly help housewives in the kitchen when preparing food. Considering the convenience of transportation, many people take panel heaters with them to their dacha in early spring or cool autumn.

How to order and buy a wall mounted electric heater in the form of a picture

Using energy-saving wall heaters in the form of a picture in the interior, in addition to economic benefits, you can achieve an excellent aesthetic effect. Placing it next to a cozy sofa or soft armchair, you can simultaneously warm up on a cold evening and enjoy the beautiful landscape. After turning off the device, objects heated by infrared radiation will give off heat for some time.

Infrared Wall Heater Structure

By purchasing a wall-mounted film heater-picture, you can solve the issue of "beautiful" heating of a balcony or loggia, veranda or summer kitchen, garage or summer cottage during the off-season. Light weight, easy portability and quick set of working heating (within 30 seconds) will allow you to feel comfortable warmth immediately after connecting the device to the network.

Like most household appliances, you can choose, order and buy wall-mounted picture heaters on the manufacturers' websites or in online stores. Product catalogs contain the necessary information about the technical parameters of each product and are accompanied by photos of electric wall heaters. A thorough preliminary review of the options will greatly simplify the selection.

Fireplace wall heater

Before you call the manager of the online store and place an order for the model you like, you need to make a comparative analysis of the prices of wall film heaters. Feedback from consumers at the stage of choosing heating equipment will help to understand its characteristics and avoid purchasing low-quality goods.

Useful advice! Give preference to well-known brands: even if you have to overpay for a brand, a guarantee of the durability and quality of the device will be provided.

The approximate cost of heaters in the form of paintings produced by different companies: