Features of electric radiators, whether they can replace traditional heating systems

The electric radiator differs from other heating systems by its compactness, ease of installation and ease of use. Let's consider the features of such equipment and its capabilities. This will help to determine whether you should count on the fact that the electric radiator will warm the apartment in winter.

Features of electric radiators

Electric radiator consists of a battery, heaters, electrical wiring and control system with a digital display and mechanical regulation. The heater does not make noise, so it is ideal for the bedroom.

Electric radiators have such features:

• Ease of operation. The panel can be fully mechanical, digital or combined. Thanks to the settings of the temperature sensor and timer, the radiator is activated automatically at a set time or you can turn on the system manually.
• Sections do not overheat. Their temperature does not exceed 72-80 degrees, which eliminates fire. On a sealed electric radiator you can finish drying laundry. But you should not leave things on it when you leave home.
• The heat flow coming from the radiator surface does not dry out the air. It does not burn the dust, so there is no unpleasant odor.
• Low power consumption - an average of 0.30 to 0.60 kWh.

The battery is made of metals that do not rust, and the surface is protected by a film that excludes the penetration of moisture. This allows the use of electric radiator in rooms with high humidity.

Advantages of electric radiators

Electric heating systems are convenient and profitable for the following reasons:

• To install an electric radiator on the wall or on the floor in most countries does not require a project and permit.
• Compactness. There is no need to conduct pipes to the equipment, install a pump and boiler, which take up space. The radiator is placed under the window, mounted on the wall, installed on legs or stand.
• Electric radiators are self-contained devices, unlike most heating systems. They can be switched on in the rooms individually, set different temperature parameters, time of switching on and off.
• No maintenance and cleaning is required, because the liquid in a closed system contains no impurities, lime, and no scale is formed.

Electric radiators are also convenient because it is easy to turn them off if you need to leave. This saves money. The liquid in the heater does not freeze. When you return home, it is enough to connect it to the mains and the room will quickly heat up.

The conditions for the operation of the electric heater - a stable supply of electricity and high-quality wiring. This can not be called a significant disadvantage, because gas heating also requires electricity for the pump. The cost of heating with electricity is about the same as the gas bill.

Electric radiators as the main heating

These heaters will provide a home or office with heat, if the power and size of the battery is appropriate for the size of the room. The instructions for the equipment indicate the recommended area of the room. Electric heaters are used when the ceiling height is not more than 4 meters.

On average, for a room of 6-8 m2 will need a radiator with 5 sections, with a thermal capacity of 0.65 kW and a consumption of 0.20 kW / hour. For a room of 16-18 m2 - 10 sections - 1.30 kW - 0.45 kW/hr. If the room exceeds 22 m2, 2 radiators will be needed.

Is it realistic to make the electric radiator the main source of home heating? Yes. In towns and cities, where there is no central heating and no gas, people heat their houses with electric radiators and convectors. In severe frosts, in order to heat the room, the equipment is set to high power.