Bathroom heaters: infrared, wall, electric, choice

As it is actual heating of the bathroom in the winter! Leaving a warm bath or a warm shower, I want to find myself in the same warm room. And for families with children, the heating of the bathroom becomes mandatory. In general, heaters, radiators and batteries are used as heating devices for the bathroom. However, now there are a lot of other effective ways of heating the bathrooms, which we will discuss in this article.

Absolutely all types of bathroom heaters must meet the following requirements:

1. They must be adapted to work in high humidity conditions, that is, protected from water splashes, sudden temperature changes and corrosion.
2. Should occupy as little space as possible, usually bathrooms are small in size, and each site in it already has its purpose.
3. Must have the necessary power, sufficient for heating the bathroom.
4. The power of the heater must be safe for both the room itself and for people living in the house, especially children.
5. The heating devices should look aesthetically pleasing and beautiful. It would be nice if they match the style of the interior and do not spoil the overall background.

Fortunately, now there are a lot of devices for the insulation of bathrooms. Let us consider them in more detail.

In exchange for old heavy clogged cast iron radiators, they invented lightweight, aesthetically pleasing radiators made of aluminum and copper. Unlike their predecessors, they heat up very quickly, and accordingly the room is heated for a shorter period of time. Radiators of this kind are aluminum and copper-aluminum. Thanks to the design of such radiators, the room retains the necessary degree of humidity. They cost less, and weigh a lot less than cast-iron radiators, which simplifies the installation process.

Different from conventional electric heaters in that they heat not the air in the room, but directly the walls and the floor. The ceiling is used for fixing the panel heater. This device mainly consists of a heat radiating plate and a quartz oscillator. A plate heated to 260 ° C, with the help of a quartz radiator, directs infrared rays to the floor, walls, objects and people.

This device takes absolutely no place. Heats up quickly and switches off himself if he reaches a high temperature. Another important advantage of a panel heater is that you can choose the direction of infrared rays yourself, by heating individual sections of a large bathroom or another room. This allows you to save a lot of electricity, not wasting it, but on specific items. At the same time it can work at any humidity level.

As in other devices, the main part of this heater is a heating element consisting of a special powder with a nichrome thread inside. The heating part covers the silumin case, which resembles a black glass-ceramic panel in shape. This device is considered to be wall mounted. Externally it looks quite stylish and modern.

Thanks to the modular design, it is possible to change both the size and power of the device. Temperature adjustment and mode change is carried out with the help of a thermostat and a control panel. Inside the heater can be heated up to 350 ° C, and the casing is maximum up to 60 ° C. The device is characterized by high electrical safety and is suitable for work in rooms with high humidity.

There is a modification of this heater, which works without infrared rays. Also characterized by a modular design, but it looks like a transparent panel with horizontally directed blinds. The warm air coming from the panel is similar to the warm air from the fan heater, with no moving parts and no noise in the device.

One of the most popular types of heaters are oil coolers. They can be seen in apartment and private houses, as well as in offices. They easily mix, so often the bathroom is warmed with this device. They are safe and have a capacity of 1000-2500 watts. Consist of a metal housing in which there is an electrical spiral. The rest of the inner space of the body is filled with mineral oil.

Oil radiators are usually constructed of small metal sections, reminiscent of the shape of the ribs. The strength of heat transfer depends on their quantity. The automatic sensor regulates the temperature of the radiator. When it overheats, it stops the work, and when the temperature falls, the heater turns back on.

Advantages of this heater is:

• high, but at the same time safe maximum temperature( 600 degrees Celsius);
• no sound when used;presence of an auto-timer;equipped with wheels, with which the radiator is easy to move from one place to another, and from one room to another.

Oil radiators are considered unsafe, which are heated up to 1200 C and do not have a thermostat at the same time. Some models are equipped with an air ionizer. It provides moisture in the room and prevents air drying.

Convector heaters warm residential, office and other premises. It has a power of up to 2500 watts. Consists of a rectangular metal housing and a heating coil inside. Passing through the heating part, the cold air turns into warm air. Returning to the radiator, the air heats up the device itself. Convector heaters are installed on the floor and on the walls. Their effectiveness is enhanced by placing them below.

Models equipped with a ceramic heating element do not burn air. Also applicable to the bathroom are special models that can work with high humidity. Thus, the advantages of a convector heater are: no noise during operation, the ability to move, rapid heating, long-term temperature preservation, the possibility of connecting several convectors to a single network, saving energy, moisture-proof housing, safety, beautiful design.

The only drawback is the need for a built-in fan, which is required to speed up the process of warming the room. However, in this case, the device will work with noise. Also it is necessary to note about the latest novelty among convection heaters, which is called film convector. It looks like a roll, hangs either on walls, or on doors or windows.

Certainly, this type of heating devices is the simplest and affordable both for the price and for other parameters. This is the fastest way to insulate small rooms. Therefore, it is often put in the bathroom. The power of the fan heater varies from 2000 to 2500 watts. Fan heaters come in different shapes, but usually small in size.

Thanks to the compactness and ease of the fan heaters, they can be installed on the floor, on the walls, and even on the surface of even furniture or window-sills. The fan heater consists of a plastic casing, a fan and a heating coil. The heat from the incandescent spiral( reaches a maximum of 800 degrees Celsius) with the help of the fan is transmitted outside, that is, into the room. Thus, the advantages of fan heaters can be attributed: their rapid warming room, ease of management, small size, attractive appearance.

The disadvantages include: annoying noise emitted from the fan during the operation of the device, as well as the unpleasant smell that appears if dust collects on a spiral.

Represents equipment that sucks fresh air from the street, makes it warm and transfers it to the house. This task is performed by an inventory pump. The operation of such a device is considered to be the most environmentally friendly, in view of the fact that the device does not form harmful substances during operation.

Its pluses, first of all, include the fact that one device combines both a heating device and an air conditioner. Secondly, the inverter air conditioner has the highest efficiency. Is able to work in such conditions, when on the street -20 degrees Celsius. The main disadvantage is their high cost.

Quite usual option for heating the room, besides it is cheaper in comparison with other types. Resistant to damage, a durable and reliable option that will last for many years. The disadvantage is weak heat transfer and heaviness.

It is a very practical element for heating. Characterized by high heat transfer, easy installation and increased thermal inertia. The disadvantage is the sensitivity of the metal to moisture.

The power of the heating device is its most important characteristic. Guided by this indicator, you need to buy a heater for a particular room. In order to determine the power, you need to know the area of ​​the room.

Below is a short list with the area to be heated and the power required for this:

1. For 5-6 sq.m.500 watts is required.
2. For 7-9 sq.m.750 watts is required.
3. For 10-12 sq.m.1000 watts is required.
4. For 12-14 sq.m.1250 Watts is required.
5. For 15-17 sq.m.1500 watts is required.
6. For 18-19 sq.m.1750 watts is required.
7. For 20-23 sq.m.2000 watts is required.
8. For 24-27 sq.m.2500 watts is required.

In addition to the above methods of heating the bathroom there are several other unusual ways:

• heating the bathroom with a heated floor;
• using the system of "hot skirting boards";
• heated towel rail.

The first method involves maintaining a warm temperature in the bathroom with a heated floor, which is carried out by means of electrical cables, laid with hinges in the layers of the floor. This method, like other methods, has a number of advantages and disadvantages. The drawbacks of the heated floor include: widespread doubts about the safety of electric current underfoot, that is, about insulation and contacts;about electromagnetic fields that can harm health, as well as the cost of buying and installing such a system. In addition, to install a heated floor system, it is required to increase the thickness of the existing floor by a few centimeters, which is undesirable for bathrooms with a height of 2.5 meters.

The advantages of this method include comfort, ease of operation and reliability. In addition, the above doubts about the security of the system are not justified, and the guarantee of its regular work reaches 15 years.

Despite the fact that the system itself is not cheap, it is quite economical:

• thanks to a thermostat, the heating is switched on for a short time.
• The system evenly heats the entire bathroom and eliminates the need to install other heaters that occupy, if not enough, enough space in the bathroom.

The essence of the system lies in the fact, instead of the usual skirting on the floor of the room are laid special sections with a heating element inside, which look like a regular plinth. The sections are made of porous stone, and they are characterized by high strength, resistance and moisture resistance. This method of heating the bathroom is very effective and does not take absolutely no place.

There are polotontsessushiteli electric and working on the principle of water heating. It can not be said that they warm the bathroom well, but they are able to maintain a positive temperature in the room. They need to be combined with other ways of heating the bathroom. For example, with a warm floor.

Before you buy this or that kind of heater, first determine your budget and clearly formulate your requirements for the heater. Do not forget about the general requirements for all methods of heating.