An electric heater is a device mounted for electric and water heaters. Its main task is to guarantee thermal comfort all year round. Choosing the right heating element can significantly expand the functionality of the radiator and make it possible to economically manage the heat in the house. If you do not want to be dependent on the imposed dates of the heating season, this solution will surely appeal to you.
Efficiency and economy: the benefits of installing a heater for a radiator
The popularity of old radiator heaters is growing. What makes the owners of houses and apartments decide to install a heater for a radiator, despite the efficient installation of central heating? Is such a solution really beneficial?
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Modern heating elements work only in safe temperature ranges, which is why they can be installed on all types of heaters - even those located within reach of the youngest household. If it is not profitable for you to run the entire central heating system or you live in a block where the heating season begins in October or November, the right heater can completely change the quality of your life. However, the benefits of installing the device are not limited to the freedom to heat the premises. By investing in an external heating element, you have the opportunity to consciously manage your energy. You do not have to turn on the entire installation, which translates into great savings.
Installation of a radiator heater is especially recommended for bathrooms and rooms where it is required to maintain a slightly higher temperature. The heater for the bathroom heater can also be used as a towel dryer. The drying function is especially relevant, as it eliminates the problem of humidity in the room.
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Choosing the right heater for your heater
Now that you know why you should invest in an electric heater, let's move on to the installation requirements. First of all, check whether the radiators are suitable for mounting the heater. Pay attention to their size, shape and threads. If nothing stands in the way, you can fix the device. With our help, the installation of a heater for a room or bathroom heater will be trully simple.
Let's discuss the technical characteristics that define this heating element.
Tubular heaters Radiators are devices that consist of tubular heating elements and a temperature regulator. The market offer also includes products equipped with an ambient temperature sensor, which allows you to obtain a set temperature and warm up the interior in accelerated mode. To choose the right heater, follow the manufacturer's guidelines, which you will find in the instructions. The specification contains data on the recommended power for a heater of certain sizes.
Preparing the radiator for the installation of the heater
Remember that the installation of the radiator heater can be carried out only in one of the two lower connecting tufts. To prevent water from circulating during installation, turn off the thermostatic valve on the power supply (in case of supply from below) or install a shut-off valve before connecting the heater (in case of supply from above). In most cases, manufacturers do not allow the operation of the heating element with other liquids, so the installation should be filled with water. It is important that the electrical outlet to which you connect the heater has grounding.
Now let's trace the entire procedure for installing the heater. See how the installation of the heater in the aluminum radiator is carried out and what to keep in mind during the next stages of work.
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The traditional way to install the heater in the radiator is to connect the element through the tee on the return of the installation water from the heater. The tee is then screwed into one of the connectors, to which the heater and the shut-off profession are connected from below. A thermostatic valve is attached to the second crotch. Another way of mounting is to connect the heater directly to the radiator nozzle using a valve with a dip tube. The design of the valve means that only a single connection can be used to operate the supply and return of heating water. Direct installation of the heater to the radiator is also possible with a 50 axis radiator.
When changing the radiator from a cast-iron model to a tubular one, it often happens that the device is connected not from below, but from the side. To use an additional heating element, the heater must have a connection on the side for the branches of the installation and a connection from below, so that the installation of the heater to the radiator is possible at all. Another method is to attach the heater horizontally directly to the radiator on the opposite side. Correct installation of the heater in the radiator is the only way to ensure proper circulation of the heating medium and thus — increase the heating efficiency.
Installation and connection of the heater in the radiator
A heater is an element that protrudes beyond the contour of the radiator body, therefore there is a risk of mechanical damage to it. To avoid this, take care of the location of the heater in such a way as to protect the protruding element.
You already know what the installation of a heater for a radiator looks like. Before you turn it on for the first time, follow our tips.
Make sure that the heater is filled with water at all times. Before starting the device, be sure to close the water shut-off valve to stop the heated water in the heater. Also pay attention to keep the outlet valve open at all times. Under the influence of temperature, water increases in volume, so it must have an outlet.
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Selection and installation of the heater for the radiator
In any case, the heater must have less power than the radiator to which it will be attached. In most cases, the parameter fluctuates in the range from 50 to 80% of the power of the heater. If you want to be sure that the operating temperature of the system will be optimal, choose a heater equipped with a thermostat. Depending on how the radiator is connected to the C.O. installation, the connection of the heater to the bathroom heater can be done a little differently. However, sometimes it is necessary to make small alterations. Of course, a prerequisite for installing a heating element is the location of the radiator near the electrical outlet.
Central heating radiators with a heater are electrical appliances that can be used provided that safety rules are observed. Please note that the installation of the heater from the radiator upwards (to the upper crotch) is not allowed. It is assumed that the installation of a heater for a ladder radiator can be carried out only if the device is at a distance of at least 60 cm from water sources. This requirement also applies to the electrical outlet to which you will connect the heater.
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