For countries with a cold climate, when you need to heat your home for at least six months a year, the safety, efficiency and design of heating devices are very important. The use of modern technologies allows us to combine the solution of all these tasks. Today, infrared heaters on the wall in the form of paintings or panels have become popular.
What is an infrared wall heater
Infrared radiation is a long-wave radiation that transfers thermal energy to objects in the room, heats them up, and the secondary heat is given off to the environment. The degree of heating of a surface or an object depends on the distance to the heat source, the angle of incidence of infrared rays, the material, color and shape of the surface. Infrared heating is similar to the action of sunlight, only without ultraviolet radiation.
The heating element is a carbon filament or a nanotechnologically manufactured thin steel strip that is sandwiched between two layerselectrical insulating thermal insulation film.
A picture of almost any content is applied to the top layer, which helps to organically fit the heater into the interior. The thickness of the entire device is from 0.15 to 1 mm, and the heating temperature of 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 than infrared heaters UFO by 1.5─2.0 kW with the same room heating results.
Also, wall heaters:
- produce soft heat without burning oxygen and without drying the air, have a therapeutic effect;
- safe for adults and children, as the low surface temperature does not burn the skin if accidentally touched;
- have low heat capacity and, therefore, high efficiency;
- can be operated even at high humidity, for example, in the bathroom, or very low temperature (on the balcony in winter);
- are a stylish interior element;
- have a long service life, since there is nothing to break in the design of the device;
- and finally, they are easy to transport and install.
Another advantage of an infrared heater is that it concentrates heat energy in one direction. That is, if the heater-picture is onwall is hung above the sofa, then it will be warm and comfortable to relax on this sofa.
Specifications of wall mounted infrared heaters
Infrared heaters on the wall are designed to be connected to a conventional power supply with an operating voltage of 220 V. The weight of the heater depends on its size, but usually ranges from one kilogram.
Mainly devices are available for worktop temperatures of 75°C with carbon fiber and 65°C with foil as heating element. With a power consumption of only 400 or 280 W, such a heater enters the operating mode in ten seconds and can work for a long time without shutting down. Sheath protection according to GOST 15150-69 and against electric shock according to DSTU 3135.0-95 class II.
Human he alth benefits
One of the main advantages of any heating device is its safety for humans. Film heaters on the wall are the safest of all heating devices. The low surface temperature ensures that surrounding surfaces such as curtains, which are often damaged by floor electrical appliances, cannot be burned or ignited. What's more, film heaters have he alth benefits, as numerous studies show.
Infrared radiation has a beneficial effect on the peripheral circulatory system, compensates for the lack of sunlight in autumn and winter. Insofar asinfrared heat does not dry the 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 impact, 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, being on any free wall.
Installing a wall-mounted infrared heater is easy. A picture heater is hung on the wall like a regular picture. That is, holes in the wall are marked and drilled, then dowels are hammered into them and self-tapping screws are twisted. No complicated tools, just a drill, a screwdriver or a screwdriver and a hammer - anyone can do this job.
And in order for the heater to work for a long time 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 begun to produce reliable, economical and effective infrared heaters on the wall. Their price is low, in the range of 700-1500 rubles. But don't skimp on the purchase. The heater must be certified and the manufacturer must be reliable. In addition to certificates, it will be usefulstudy the reviews of the owners of heaters and recommendations for choosing a manufacturer, as well as the design features of a particular model, its technical characteristics and correctly calculate the necessary parameters (dimensions) of a wall panel.
Properly selected infrared heaters will provide comfortable, economical heat and a true decoration of a residential or office space for many years.
