Features of the use of electric baseboards convectors

Along with a large number of models of electric heating appliances, the most modern version can be distinguished - this is a baseboard. convector with electric or water heating elements. High efficiency, ergonomics and safety attract more and more consumers. This is a modern system. uniform heating of the room around the perimeter. Plinth convectors help to adhere to the style of the room, without attracting attention to their design.

Unit design

Minimalism is a modern style that is popular. As much as possible to reduce the availability of interior items, to increase the space is the desire of many Russians. The use of plinth convectors allows not only to warm up and maintain the required temperature effectively.indoors, but also not clutter up the walls.

The design of the unit consists of heating element in the form of two copper pipes, if the heating water (Fig. 1) or cables with copper plates, if the convector electric (Fig.2). In the area of ​​the plinth, at the junction of the walls and floors, a mount is made that closes aluminum box.

The outer casing can be painted in any color that best matches the interior.

Fig. one

Fig. 2

Work mechanism water and electric baseboard type convector are not much different from each other. The difference is that in the first case we are talking about a heat-transfer fluid, and in the second case, heating occurs through the heating element. In the production of electric baseboard convectors used heaters of various kinds, including, they can be equipped infrared heating elements (this is about convective infrared heaters).

Features of operation

The principle of operation of this type of convector is different from other heating devices. It is known that the lower the heat source is, the more efficient the heating process will be. Cold air is heavier, and when heated, it rises, passing through interior items that are in the room. In the case of a baseboard heater, more wall heatingthat have their own heat transfer. Due to this property in the room there will never be a temperature drop in different zones, which significantly increases the efficiency of the convector.

Operation of the baseboard device allows you to create a favorable microclimate and prevents overheating of the air in the room. Today it is the only device that allows you to make the temperature throughout the room the same, from floor to ceiling. Considering the compact design, it practically does not stand out from the general background. Due to the construction of business centers and residential buildings with an improved layout, this device is of great relevance. The fashionable tendency to make indoors large windows on the whole wall implies as much as possible hidden communication. In this case, the plinth electric convector is the ideal solution for the heating system in creating a modern room design.

Advantages and disadvantages

Operation of the heating system by means of baseboard convectors does not require serious maintenance, but there are some nuances.However, the use of any heating elements can have advantages and disadvantages, and the plinth convector is not an exception. The main advantages of warm skirting are the following:

1. Not a source of dust accumulation due to the enclosed outer casing.
2. Affordable cost in comparison with other electric heaters.
3. Easy installation and operation.
4. The compactness of the device does not interfere with the location of interior items.
5. Emphasizes modern design, creates an aesthetic look.
6. Discouraged fungus formation. Since the heating system heats the walls well, high humidity is not allowed.
7. The best option for rooms with high ceilings and large windows.
8. High air heating rate due to heating around the perimeter at the same time.
9. Safety: no direct contact with the heating element.

If we talk about the negative side of using such a heating system, then we can note some points.

1. The presence of financial costs for installation, as the system passes around. The larger the floor space, the higher the cost of installation.
2. High price energy resources.
3. In the event of a technical malfunction in a separate area, the entire heating system may fail. Only an electrician can identify the location of damage to the cable and repair the defect. Independently look for the cause of blackout is not safe.

Installation of the plinth convector

When installing an electric baseboard convector, it is important to keep in mind a few important points: the efficiency will be maximum if all the installation rules are observed.

1. The performance of the device will be achieved when installed at a height of no more than 1.5 cm from the floor. For installation, it is important to have a flat surface.
2. The connection of the heating unit to the energy resources dictates the observance of technical standards and fire safety regulations. It is necessary to clearly calculate the power, composition and cross-section of the cable, as well as properly redistribute the load. For each device, a separate outlet and a circuit breaker are output, and the cable is grounded. It is also worth measuring the total load in the room and the quality of the electrical wiring, which serves all electrical appliances.
3. To save energy, products can be equipped thermostatsIn case of their absence, it is possible to supplement the device separately with a climate control system.

Water skirting convector during installation

The use of this type of convector in rooms with cabinet furniture set around the perimeter will not only be ineffective, but also contraindicated. From warm air currents, wooden interior elements will dry out and lose their integrity.

In general, the installation of a plinth convector will not cause much trouble, as the kit contains all the necessary elements for connecting and starting the heating system. Taking into account all the features of the technical parameters, it can be concluded that such types of convectors can be widely used not only in the residential sphere, but also in commercial. They can be especially popular in greenhouses, greenhouses and other places with a large number of windows.