Carbon heater is one of the varieties of infrared devices. These devices have already managed to prove themselves well in the heating equipment market. This technique is positioned as progressive and economical, and is used primarily for heating residential premises. The radiator is used as the main heating element. For many, such elements cause a certain mistrust. Impressive people are sure that the device can cause significant harm to he alth. In fact, this is not true at all. These are modern heating devices that are much more efficient than anything that was offered before.
Features
Carbon heater is a handy device made of carbon fiber. The emitter is enclosed in a quartz tube, inside which there is a vacuum.
The device heats the air in the room due to infrared radiation. This technologywas developed in the early 2000s, and now this technique has become very popular due to its high performance and attractive appearance.
Device
Structurally, these devices are not much different from most similar infrared heaters. In a metal or ceramic case with a reflector is the main element, in this case, a carbon lamp. The reflector provides an adjustable beam direction - most models are equipped with swivel devices.
Carbon lamp
The lamp is a quartz glass tube sealed on both sides. A vacuum is created inside it and a carbon thread is located. Engineers chose carbon for a reason: carbon threads withstand rapid heating and cooling. This emitter operates in a wavelength range longer than visible light. The lamp life is 100,000 hours or more, which is enough for about ten years.
Completely eliminated the factor of adverse effects on humans.
Operation principle
This is one of the types of equipment based on the principle of infrared radiation. In fact, a long-wave radiator does not heat the air, but the objects in the room. Carbon filaments are used as the main heating element, due to this, the level of heat transfer is much higher. Thermal conductivity is also greater than conventional infrared heaters. So, an infrared carbon heater with a power of 1000 watts is able to warm the air in the room to the same temperatures as the oil counterpart in2500 Watts.
Due to electricity, the carbon lamp emits an infrared wave, which, falling on a variety of objects and objects, heats them up. At the same time, overheating of objects and objects is impossible, since the glow is provided only to a depth of up to two centimeters. After the objects are sufficiently well heated, they will begin to warm the air in the room. Heat is distributed as evenly as possible. During heating, the carbon thread does not change its length; when cooled smoothly or abruptly, it does not break. These properties result in a long service life.
Maximum carbon fiber can heat up to 90 degrees. The carbon heater does not burn oxygen, which is a big plus compared to other heating devices. The heating element is securely hidden behind the grid - burns during operation are completely excluded. Most models are equipped with various sensors and displays that indicate the temperature.
The control system allows you to set the necessary operating parameters. The device warms up the room to a certain threshold temperature, and then turns off. In addition, special fire-fighting elements are included in the design, which turn off the device if the heater tilts or overheats.
Benefits
Infrared carbon heater is considered the most advanced unit among heating equipment with lamps. This is also due to the high technical characteristics. The equipment has a massbenefits.
So, we can distinguish a very high, almost 95%, efficiency. Also, the device is very economical - its level of electricity consumption is fundamentally different from traditional heaters, which reduces the load on the electrical network. Experts and manufacturers claim that the service life is more than 10 years - no other heater is capable of this. Metal parts in other heaters are susceptible to corrosion.
Also, among the important advantages, one can single out the absence of short-wave radiation, which negatively affects people's he alth. The advantages include high safety during operation, compact size and light weight, optimal level of automation. The carbon heater is silent, has an affordable price.
Flaws
With a huge number of all sorts of advantages, there are also disadvantages of carbon heaters. True, they are small. Despite the high efficiency of operation indoors, the device demonstrates much lower capabilities outdoors - the characteristics of long-wave radiation are to blame. Such radiation cannot go around various obstacles and objects. So, any object that is in the path of the beam will heat up.
The disadvantages of a carbon heater are not critical, but they exist, and it is recommended to take them into account when choosing devices. Users claim that if the heater is dropped, the quartz tube can be damaged. The manufacturer's manual states thatdrying clothes with this equipment is also not recommended.
Types of devices
Carbon heaters are manufactured as portable or fixed units for wall or ceiling mounting. These designs differ only in the location and method of attachment to the base.
Models with horizontal and vertical orientation of heating elements can be distinguished. Usually they choose the device that is easier to rationally place where it will be used.
Models differ from each other in the number of heating lamps. The higher the number of these elements, the more efficient the device is and the more electricity it consumes.
According to the power characteristics, household appliances can be distinguished, as well as industrial ones used in production facilities and workshops.
Features of floor models
Carbon floor heaters are the most popular heating devices. Sizes and shapes can be different, depending on the fantasies of designers. Their main advantages are mobility and light weight. The device fits easily into the trunk of a car.
There are vertical and horizontal models. Depending on the design features, they are divided into stationary and rotatable. For devices of the second type, the angle can be different. Thanks to this feature, models of this plan have been liked by many buyers.
Remote control models are also in high demand.
FlawsThere are practically no floor carbon heaters. They are very convenient to operate. Different forms allow you to choose the best option that will harmoniously fit into the interior. The heater creates a special atmosphere in the room.
Ceiling Models
Manufacturers offer the buyer a large selection of such models. They easily fit into any interior without any damage. There are design variations designed for installation in suspended ceilings.
Flat film heaters
This is one kind of infrared carbon heaters. The pros and cons are the same. But here there is no lamp, and the threads are laid parallel to each other. Installation of such devices is easy to carry out independently. You can install them on the floor, ceiling, walls. Manufacturers began to offer the buyer similar film models in the form of paintings.
Famous manufacturers and brands
One of the first emitters of this kind was patented in Japan. This is a Zenet carbon heater. The NS-900 model gained popularity very quickly, because in terms of efficiency and economy it outperformed 1800 W of a conventional heater, while covering an area of 30 m2. Now this model is outdated, and the company produces more modern models. You can buy devices at a price of 25 thousand rubles and more.
The carbon heater is also made in Russia. Thus, the Mega Max MH 9100 R model eventually became a replacement for Zenet products. Reviews say that the domestic device has a largepower that can be adjusted. The rotation angle is 120 degrees, the weight is 2 kilograms.
In China, low-cost Polaris carbon heaters are made. So, the PKSH 0508 H model sells well, the price of which is only 1600 rubles. But this equipment is not reliable - that's what the reviews say. The power of the device is less compared to the domestic counterpart.
Reviews
Customers respond positively to this technique. These heaters are really efficient, economical, heat the room well. Many of them have a service life even longer than that declared by the manufacturer, but this is only relevant for high-quality domestic or German-made devices. Reviews of a carbon heater from a Chinese manufacturer of a slightly different nature - the device often works for about a year after purchase, and then breaks.
In general, these heaters heat up the space very quickly, and most importantly, they do not dry out the air. If in the case of conventional heaters moisture evaporates and oxygen burns out, then there is no such effect here.
However, many users claim that such devices can be dangerous for electronic equipment - they must be installed in such a way that there is no risk of overheating of computers, TVs, and other devices.
Conclusion
So, we found out what an infrared carbon heater is. As you can see, this is a very good type of heating equipment.
