Wall heaters: comfortable and stylish

For countries with a cold climate, when heating a home requires at least six months of the year, safety, economy and design of heating appliances are very important. The use of modern technologies makes it possible to combine the solution of all these tasks. Today, infra-red heaters on the wall in the form of paintings or panels have become popular.

What is an infrared heater on the wall

Infrared radiation is a long-wave radiation that transfers heat energy to objects in the room, heats them, and secondary heat is already delivered to the environment. The degree of heating of the surface or object depends on the distance to the heat source, the angle of incidence of the infrared rays, the material, the color and the shape of the surface. Infrared heating resembles the action of sunlight, only without ultraviolet radiation.

The heating element is a carbon fiber or nanotechnology-made thin steel tape that is laid between two layers of an insulating thermal insulation film. On the top layer is applied a picture of almost any content, which helps to organically fit the heater into the interior. The thickness of the entire device is from 0.15 to 1 millimeter, and the temperature of heating the working surface can reach 85 ° C. The design of the heater allows you to make a heater-panel on the wall in a wide range of sizes.

Advantages of wall-mounted infrared heaters

Infrared heaters on the wall are more economical infrared heaters UFO at 1.5-2.0 kW with the same heating results of the room.

In addition, wall heaters:

- produce a soft heat, without burning oxygen and not drying the air, have a therapeutic effect;

- safe for adults and children, because the low surface temperature does not burn the skin when accidentally touched;

- have low heat capacity and, consequently, high efficiency;

- can be operated even at high humidity, for example, in the bathroom, or very low temperature (in winter on the balcony);

- are a stylish element of the interior;

- have a long service life, because there is nothing to break in the device design;

- and, finally, they are simply transported and mounted.

Another advantage of an infrared heater is that it concentrates heat energy in one direction. That is, if the heater-painting on the wall hangs over the sofa, then relax on this sofa will be warm and comfortable.

Specifications of wall infrared heaters

Infrared heaters on the wall are designed for connection to a normal electrical network with a working voltage of 220 V. The mass of the heater depends on its size, but usually varies within one kilogram. In general, devices are designed for a working surface temperature of 75 ° C with carbon fiber, and 65 ° C for a heating element. With a power input of just 400 or 280 watts, this heater goes into operating mode after ten seconds and can operate for a long time without shutting down. Protection of the shell in accordance with GOST 15150-69 and from electric shock according to DSTU 3135.0-95 class II.

Benefits for human health

One of the main advantages of any heating device is its safety for a person. Film heaters on the wall are the safest of all heaters. The low surface temperature ensures that burns and ignition of surrounding surfaces, such as curtains, which often suffer from floor electrical devices, can not be burned. Moreover, film heaters are useful for health, as numerous studies have shown.

Infrared radiation has a beneficial effect on the peripheral circulatory system, compensates for the lack of sunlight in autumn and winter. Since infrared heat does not dry air and does not burn oxygen and does not create convective currents that raise dust, it is easy to breathe in a room with a film heater.

Where and how to install a wall-mounted infrared heater

Since the film heater is designed for local exposure, it should be placed in places where people are most often: near a desk, chair or bed. In small rooms of ten to fifteen square meters, whether it is a bathroom or a kitchen, it can effectively heat the entire volume, while on any free wall.

Installing the wall-mounted infrared heater is not difficult. Heater-painting on the wall is hung like an ordinary picture. That is, the holes in the wall are scraped and drilled, then the plugs are clogged in and the screws are twisted. No complicated tools, just a drill, a screwdriver or a screwdriver and a hammer - anyone can handle this job.

And that the heater worked long and reliably, you need to carefully study the manufacturer's recommendations and strictly adhere to them.

Manufacturers and prices of wall-mounted infrared heaters

Many companies specializing in electric heating technology have started to produce reliable, economical and effective infrared heaters on the wall. Their price is low, in the range of 700-1500 rubles. But do not save on buying. The heater must be certified, and the manufacturer must be reliable. In addition to certificates, it is not superfluous to study the responses of the owners of heaters and recommendations for choosing the manufacturer, as well as the design features of a particular model, its technical characteristics and correctly calculate the necessary parameters (dimensions) of the wall panel.

Correctly selected infrared heaters will provide comfortable, economical heat and true decoration of a residential or office space for many years.