Radiator
There are different types of electric heaters:
Mobile radiators
Mobile radiators are electric radiators which can provide additional heat exactly where and when required.
- fan heater
- electric radiant heater
- oil filled radiator
Wall heaters
Typically, a wall heater might be installed in a room where it is always colder than elsewhere because the central heating is non-existent or lacking. They are generally easy to install and more powerful than portable heaters.
- Inertia radiator
- Radiant heater
- Storage
Mixed radiators: wall or mobile
These heaters can be wall mounted or mobile allowing a constant additional heating in an unheated room or a mobile source of additional heat where required.
- convector radiator
- radiant
- infrared
- halogen
Comparison of different types of electric heaters |
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COMFORT |
DESIGN |
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MOBILE RADIATORS |
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Ceramic blower/ blowing |
Immediate heat, but: |
Small, lightweight and mobile |
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Oil Radiator |
Heating is sustainable and consistent |
Heavy, mounted on wheels |
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RADIATORS - EXISTING WALL OR MOBILE MODELS |
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Convector |
Heats up quickly |
Depending on the model; there are many designs of radiators as well as shapes and sizes |
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Radiant |
Uniform heat |
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Halogen |
Quickly and evenly heats but only a small space |
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Infrared |
Immediate heat, perfect for rooms with high ceilings |
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WALL MOUNTED, FIXED, IMMOVABLE |
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Inertia |
Continues to heat when turned off: sustainable and diffused heat |
Standard |
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Convection |
Homogeneous heat |
Standard |
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Storage |
Long and diffused heat |
Large |