Thermostat in the outlet for domestic heaters

The temperature regulator in the outlet is a device used to control the operation of domestic heaters that are powered by a voltage of 220 V.

Scope of application

Electric heaters are used as additional heat sources in cases where power central or autonomous heating systems not enough, as well as when they fail. Unfortunately, in our country such a situation is not uncommon, but given the rather low temperature in winter, it becomes clear the popularity of various kinds of electrical heaters.

Some of these devices are equipped with built-in thermostats that allow you to control the operation of the heating element depending on the ambient temperature. However, the addition to the design of this product significantly affects the cost of the heater. In addition, the location of the temperature sensor in the immediate vicinity of the heat source does not contribute to the accuracy of temperature measurement in the room.

Most modern models of heaters at best have the ability to work in several modes with spending a certain percentage of their power, they are also equipped with protection against overheating of the heating item.

In order to provide control of a heater of any type with high accuracy, a thermostat connected to household outlet.

Internal organization

The design of this product is quite simple, its main elements are a temperature sensor and switching device (electronic key), which is designed to close or open electrical circuit.

The temperature controller in the outlet can be equipped with a built-in or remote temperature sensor. In the first case, the product is extremely compact and easy to use. In addition, its price is significantly lower than that of analogues with remote sensors.

Their main drawback is obvious - to ensure proper operation of the heater, the outlet must be at a sufficient height from the floor and located practically in the center of the room. In addition, it is often difficult to eliminate the effect of the heating element on the temperature sensor due to the insufficient length of the electric cable.

As for models of temperature controllers with remote sensors, the possibility of placement measuring device in any convenient place provides significantly greater ease of use heaters.

Managing the temperature controller is not particularly difficult, just set the necessary parameters on its display using the buttons, plug the device into a power outlet and connect heater.

Thermostats for infrared heaters

Today, the use of infrared heaters as the main or additional heating systems for apartments or country houses is gaining wide popularity.

The operation of such devices is controlled from a remote thermostat installed permanently in the installation box and located in the most convenient place. When choosing the location of such a device, one should take into account the possible influence of a heating device or other consumers of electricity on it.

The undoubted advantage of such regulators is their wide functionality. Electronic devices allow you to set complex programs for the operation of infrared heaters. Thus, it is possible to program the heating system to maintain different temperatures at certain times of the day and even the day of the week.

The disadvantages of such devices include the need for their stationary installation, which can only be done during repairs in the room.

The main characteristics of the thermostat

Like other electronic devices, this device is characterized by a rated current, which determines the power of the heater connected to it.

Important! When choosing a thermostat for a certain model of electric heating devices, you need to select a device that has a certain power reserve.

Another significant technical characteristic is the supply voltage. For the vast majority of models offered on the market, it is 220 V. In this case, there is a fairly strong scatter in the allowable value of the voltage deviation. In those cases when its drawdowns are not uncommon, better models should be installed.

There are electronic and electromechanical regulators. The latter are characterized by higher reliability and ease of operation, but they have less accuracy and are significantly inferior to electronic counterparts in the ability to configure various operating modes.

The benefits of temperature controllers

Advantages of using temperature controllers for connecting electric heaters:

1. The ability to control the operation of the heating system depending on the temperature in the room is achieved.
2. Significant energy savings.
3. Easy installation and operation of the device.
4. The possibility of using it with any type of electric heaters.

When using this device, like any elements of a home electrical network, you should strictly adhere to the rules of electrical safety. It is not permissible to connect it to a faulty or disassembled outlet.