Overview of electric heat guns at 220 and 380 volts

With the onset of the first cold weather, many begin to wonder how to heat their dwelling before the heating season comes. Motorists are beginning to look for affordable and powerful garage heaters in order to carry out routine inspections or minor repairs in more comfortable conditions. Electric heat gun - the perfect way out. It does not take up much space, works silently, distributes warm air through the room without burning out oxygen. Skeptics will say that there will be a large expenditure of energy and huge bills for light will come, but this is far from the case.

The design and features of electric guns

Manufacturers of modern electric guns of various capacities make them to connect to the network with a voltage of 220 or 380 V. The production is usually applied the last option, but in a city apartment with a working voltage of 220 V use the appropriate devices.

As heating elements are used tubular hermetic TEN, because their service life is much higher and the use of fire safety measures is preferable. On the back side there is a fan, driven by an electric motor of different power: it all depends on the purpose and power of the unit. The air flow, passing through the heating zone, takes heat from the heating element and through the outlet nozzle is evenly distributed over the entire area of ​​the room, heating it.

Any electric heat gun has a built-in sensor that turns it off when the casing is very hot. There are and thermostatwhich turns off the heating elements when the set temperature is reached, and the fan continues to work, cooling the heaters.

Electric gun device

The electric heat gun has the following structural elements:

• convenient handle for transportation;
• fan for forcing air into the system;
• support system;
• protective limiter;
• a heating element;
• power gun control unit.

Very important! During installation, users must strictly observe the distances specified in the instruction manual to prevent possible ignition.

Heat electric guns have a major advantage over units operating on various fuels - this is the environment, because when they work they do not emit any harmful substances. Experts consider them versatile for use in homes, shops, train stations. Another quality - they are quite easy to run, even when subzero temperaturetherefore, they are used in warehouses, unheated service stations, production shops of various directions.

An electric heat gun can work for as long as desired, it doesn’t need any refueling, the only negative is that it cannot be used where there is no connection to a 220 or 380 volt power supply network.

The units are available in two types: cylindrical and square or rectangular.

How to choose a power gun

Electric heat guns of 220 V do not consume so much electricity, as many users believe, all the more it must be taken into account that they do not work constantly: they heated the room to the set temperature and automatically switched off.Re-enable will be at a fairly strong decrease in temperature.

Each user must know what factors must be considered when choosing this unit:

• what specific problem should be solved by an electric heat gun - constant heating of rooms or occasional use, drying of surfaces during repairs, etc .;
• specific room features - dimensions, whether there is a loss due to poor insulation, the purpose of the object;
• power source - a permanent electrical network, is it convenient to use in these conditions;
• optimal power, so as not to burn electricity;
• dimensions, mass of the unit and its mobility;
• Pricing is not the last place - you need to choose a powerful device, but at an affordable price.

When buying, you need to check all the equipment, availability of warranty cards, the integrity of the wiring and the health of the heating elements.

Electric heat gun is not bought for one or two seasons - it must be operated for at least 10 years without visible defects, therefore, carefully make your choice.

Overview of popular units

For heating 10 square meters.meters of any room requires 1 kilowatt of heat - this is where all the calculations are made when users go to the store to buy heat appliances. If you have a garage or a cottage with ceilings no higher than 3 m, then you can use a gun with a capacity of 3 kW or more. Considering that in some regions severe frosts are raging in winter, you need to buy a more powerful product in order to quickly heat the chosen room.

BALLU BHP-6.000C

Domestic heat gun with a power of 6 kW creates a heat flow, which is enough not only to dry the garage room. Capacity - 820 cubic meters / hour, the heating element made of stainless steel has such a shape that significantly increases the heat transfer to the passing air.

From the ends installed safety grillesThe built-in temperature controller strictly controls the ambient air temperature and switches the product to the ventilation mode when the set temperature is reached.

Uses:

• if the neighbors on top staged a flood for you, then the product will quickly dry the walls;
• when repairing quality dries plaster and pasted wallpaper;
• during prolonged rains this unit will become an indispensable aid in drying clothes and creating a cozy microclimate in the apartment.

The cost of the device is from 5990 rubles, the design of the product provides for all types of protection, including short-circuit protection. Product weight 7.7 kg - fits perfectly in the trunk of a car, so it is in demand among summer residents.

Hintek T-06380

Manufacturer - Russia, the body is made of steel. The unit can be used in the production shops of small businesses, shopping malls, offices of large companies, in the construction of buildings; for temporary or permanent heating of warehouse premises. Heating element made of of stainless steel and when heated does not burn oxygen.

Main technical data:

• productivity - 720 cubic m / h;
• two modes of operation - an average of 2.0 kW and a maximum of 6.0 kW;
• food - 380 V;
• weight - 13 kg.

Quite quickly, it can heat the air from 0 to + 40 ° С. The cost of 6 250 rubles.

Zilon ZTV-15

Another representative of domestic products. This compact portable heat gun with a power of 15 kW is used for heating various construction sites, workshops, workshops, retail pavilions and storage rooms where other types of heaters cannot be used.

Mounted on the floor, the mode of operation is intermittent,need to constantly monitor. There is a built-in overheating protection, the cost of 10290 rubles.

Main technical data:

• power - 15 kW;
• air consumption - 1700 cubic meters per hour;
• the number of modes - three 5/10/15 kW;
• power supply - 380 V.

SFO-7.5 / 15

This electric gun is made in Russia, the city of Miass, near Chelyabinsk. It differs in that the heating elements have stiffening rib. Behind the case there is a knob for adjusting the set temperature and a three-position mode switch. Light sensors on the front of the case alert users when the product is connected to the network.

This gun is designed to:

• high-quality heating of trade halls, workshops for various purposes and warehouses;
• drying of building premises after various types of finishing works;
• drying coatings in paint shops;
• creating a thermal curtain at the entrance to supermarkets and business centers.

Specifications:

• mains supply - 380 V;
• maximum power - 15 kW;
• stepwise power distribution - 7.5 / 15.0 V? Number of heating elements - 6 pcs .;
• performance - 1700 m³/ h;
• weight - 23.3 kg.

You can purchase such a product in specialized stores for as low as 10,800 rubles. The unit is in demand because there are no problems with the purchase of spare parts.