Heating elements for radiators: features of choice

Electric heating elements for heating radiators are devices that convert electrical energy into heat, and thereby heat the coolant inside the heaters. Thus, they allow any battery to be converted into an electric heater.

Below we take a closer look at what these devices are, how they are used, and what to look for when choosing them.

What are the heaters and their features

TENOM is a tubular electric heater that can be installed in any container filled with liquid. Many are probably well aware of the heating element for an oil radiator that effectively warms this heating appliance. In fact, such a device is an electric water boiler.

Electrotechnics for radiators are special devices that can be installed in any radiator as a primary or secondary source of heat. As a rule, they are mounted with thermostats to automate the heating process.

Tip! The heating elements can serve as an emergency source of heating in case of disconnection of central heating. In such situations, you can turn off the taps and connect the heater to electricity.

The process of installing these devices is very simple - you just need to unscrew the cap, and screw the heater in its place. After that, the radiator can be filled with both water and low viscosity oil. The latter is best used when the heating is switched on from time to time, for example, in the garage so that the coolant does not freeze.

Merits

Among the advantages of the considered device are:

• Low cost, however, the price of the thermostat, which is supplied separately, is usually added to the price of the heating element itself.
• Easy installation - each home master can do the installation of the heater with his own hands, spending only a few minutes of free time.
• With a high-quality thermostat, you can fully automate the heating process.
• Electric heaters are quite reliable, durable and completely safe.. But for this to be followed the instructions for connection and safety regulations.

disadvantages

Along with the advantages of radiator heaters have some disadvantages:

• High energy costs, especially if the heaters are used as the main heater.
• Low heat transfer efficiency. The fact is that the battery is heated unevenly, as it is designed for constant circulation of the coolant at high speed.
• TEN for a radiator with a temperature regulator and other electronics is more expensive than an oil heater.

Thus, before you install this device, you should estimate all its advantages and disadvantages. The fact is that in many cases it is more expedient to use other sources of electric heating.

Note! The efficiency of heating largely depends on the type of radiators themselves. For example, cast iron radiators with heating elements are less effective than, for example, bimetallic or aluminum.

Selection features

Electric heaters designed for radiators may have several parameters. Therefore, the choice should be approached correctly. Below we consider what to look for when choosing a heating element.

Power

Power is one of the most important parameters, since the heat transfer of the device depends on it. Therefore, first of all, you need to calculate the required power for comfortable heating of the room.

On average for every 10 m² 1 kW of power is required. For a more accurate calculation it is necessary to take into account the region and the heat loss of the room. True, if the heaters are used as an additional heating element, then twice less power is enough.

Note! It makes no sense to use a heater more powerful than 75 percent of the heat output of the radiator itself, since its capabilities will not be fully utilized.

Type of radiator

TENY for aluminum radiators of heating and bimetallic batteries are not structurally different from heating elements for cast-iron appliances.

However, the differences are in the following points:

• The shape of the outer part of the body.
• The material is a stub.

TEN for an aluminum radiator has a plug with a diameter of one inch. The diameter of the same plugs for standard cast iron batteries is 1? in.

Therefore, before you buy a heater, you should pay attention to what types of batteries it is intended for. This information usually contains instructions that are included in the kit.

Heating element length

An important parameter of choice is the length of the heater. As it is easy to guess, the uniform heating of the battery and the circulation of the liquid depend on it. Accordingly, the length is selected depending on the number of sections of the device.

Ideally, the heating element should be 10 cm shorter than the battery. In this case, the heating fluid will be as evenly as possible.

Automation

Automation can be built-in and external. It should be noted that the radiator heater with built-in thermostat is cheaper than the components separately. However, outdoor electronics are usually more functional.

The choice depends on the purpose of the heater. If it will be used as the main source of heat, it is possible to install outdoor electronics to ensure maximum heating comfort. If the device is planned to be used as an additional device, the heating element for heating radiators with a thermostat in one case will also be suitable.

Manufacturer

As for the manufacturer, in this case the choice is not so important. The fact is that well-known European companies do not produce this equipment. Therefore, in the market, as a rule, you can find products of Polish, Ukrainian and Turkish production.

All these heaters are quite similar in quality, so you should pay more attention to their characteristics. The only thing is better to refrain from purchasing Chinese products, as suppliers often bring the cheapest, low-quality models. However, among them sometimes come across decent heaters.

Here, perhaps, all the main points that are important when choosing the heating elements for batteries.

Conclusion

The use of heaters for radiators does not provide any benefits compared with other types of electric heating. However, these heaters are an excellent option for heating all kinds of business premises. In addition, they can be used as an additional or emergency source of heat.

You can get additional and useful information on this topic from the video in this article.