The radiator allows you to ensure the optimum temperature in the room, but sometimes it happens that special solutions are needed. What is a radiator heater and how much can you save by using it? And how to choose the best heater? You will learn from this article!
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What is a radiator heating element?
An electric heater is a special device that can be installed near a radiator. Although it is most often installed in the bathroom, there is nothing to stop it from being installed in other rooms as well. The most important task of an electric heater is the ability to turn on a specific radiator whenever necessary. Also outside the heating season.
This is a big advantage, the heater allows you to turn on the radiator and heat the surface without having to start the entire installation.
An alternative is to use a control panel built directly into the housing. The heater must always be immersed in the so-called heating medium. It is mounted in the collector. When the radiator is heated, the heater will start to rise, moving successively along the subsequent tubes. When it cools down, as a result of disconnecting the heater from the power source, it returns through a separate collector.
How much can you save with a radiator heater?
One of the most important advantages of using a heater is the reduction of heating costs. When, outside the heating season, it is necessary to heat a selected room (usually a bathroom), there is no need to turn on the heating boiler. Although most heaters are controlled manually, it is increasingly possible to choose devices that are also operated remotely.
To accurately calculate the savings associated with using a heater for a radiator, we need a few data points, such as the heater power, the cost of electricity, and the heater's operating time. Let's compare the heating costs of a heater for a radiator to a 3.5 kW air conditioner using 1 kW of electricity for 8 hours a day for 200 days a year, where the heating cost is PLN 1,424 per year.
Let's assume that the radiator heating element has a power of 600W and operates for the same 8 hours a day for 200 days a year:
Energy consumption:
- 600W×8ℎ×200 days=960kWℎ
Energy cost:
- 960kWℎ×0.89zł/kWℎ=854.4zł
The savings compared to an air conditioner would therefore be:
1,424 PLN −854.4 PLN = 569.6 PLN per year.
How to choose the heating element power for a radiator?
The power of the heater should be matched to the efficiency of the radiator. Specialists emphasize that the maximum power of the heater should not be higher than about 70-80% of the radiator power. The parameters of the radiator are given in the form of: temperature of the water supplying the radiator/temperature of the water flowing out of the radiator/air temperature in the heated room.
When selecting a heater for a radiator with parameters 75/65/20, the maximum set temperature cannot be higher than 60-65 degrees, and the heater power should be similar to the radiator power. However, in the case of heaters with a self-regulating element, the heater power cannot be higher than the power of the radiator with parameters 75/65/20.
The necessary information is provided by the manufacturer in the specification. You should look for operating parameters after connecting to the power supply. This applies to both the heater and the radiator. For effective operation, it is very important that its elements are compatible.
Heating elements for bathroom radiators in the Onninen wholesaler
Currently, there are many models of heaters available in the assortment, which is why it is so important to pay attention to the parameters and choose the right product. The Onninen installation wholesaler offers proven solutions prepared by manufacturers specializing in the production of heating equipment. The Onnline GRBT 300W electric heater for the radiator , dedicated for installation on bathroom radiators, is worthy of attention. Available in 300, 600, 900 and 1200 W, equipped with a thermostat, thanks to which you can easily ensure the right temperature for bathing in the bathroom.
Another option is the THERMA TS1 radiator heater from . The device can be installed both in bathroom radiators and in any other room. A big advantage is its great appearance, which will certainly be appreciated by people who care about harmony and modern design in their rooms. This type of solution allows for quick and efficient heating, so within a few minutes of starting the heater you will be able to feel a noticeable warmth in the room. High-quality materials used in the production of the device are a guarantee of solid and durable workmanship.
Another noteworthy solution is, for example, the THERMA KTX 1 heater . It differs from previous models, among other things, in its construction. This type of heater resembles a cube in shape. Equipped with microprocessor control, it allows for two-stage regulation of operation, allowing for setting the temperature in the range of 30-60 degrees. A big advantage is the ability to set the heater's operating power to 50-100%. This model uses a separate heater controller and the heater's heating element. Devices are available in the following colors: white, silver or chrome, with a power of 200, 300, 400, 600, 800 or 1000W.
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