Saturday, October 29, 2011

Major Classifications of Heaters

Heaters are most commonly used in homes and offices to heat the surroundings. Heaters are available in many varieties and models. It can be vented are non vented. In order to choose the right one, we must know differences between the types and the purpose it serves.

Mostly heaters are classified into two types, they are electric heaters and non electric heaters. Electric heaters are cent percent efficient. The major advantage of using an electric heater is that it doesn’t cause any health hazard and there are less chances of the heater getting exploded or causing fire. Non electric heaters are used mostly for producing heat outdoors. Patio heaters and wood burning heaters are exclusively used for outdoor as they are attractive and inexpensive as well.

Electric heaters are again classified into two - radiant heaters and conventional heaters (natural conventional and forced conventional). Non electronic heaters are classified into three, kerosene heaters, natural gas heaters and wood burning space heaters.

Conventional heaters are used for heating the entire room. A convection heater when operates is quieter than fan heaters because of the natural ventilation. For the heating purpose, a convection heater may have an electrical heating element, hot water coil, or steam coil. Radiant heaters are based on oldest methods of heating. In contrast to the convection heaters, a radiant heater heats an object instead of warming the air. This heating system heats the floor instead of the ceiling, making the floor the primary source of heat. One major disadvantage of this heater is they are likely to tilt of.

Kerosene heaters are also known as paraffin heaters. The kerosene heaters doesn't use electricity, they are portable, not vented and have double heating capacity. Natural gas heaters are also known as LPG gas heaters. These heaters are of various types and can be chosen depending upon our requirements. This heater is most ideal for heating large areas. They are very efficient and are also available as a patio heater. Wood burning space heaters usage has been increasing for the reason of hike of gasoline cost and the electricity bills.


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