Gas radiators are autonomous heating devices, the principle of operation of which is based on the operation of a regenerative heat exchanger. In it, air is heated by gas combustion products. After they are removed through the chimney. The fuel for such devices may be natural or liquefied propane-butane gas. Combustion products in some models are forcibly removed, while in others - with the help of natural traction.
Benefits Overview
Gas radiators are good in that they can be installed in almost any room, the area does not matter. The devices are compact. They can have a variety of designs, which allows the consumer to successfully fit the device into the interior. In each room with the help of such units, you can set the desired temperature, because such a heating system is local and does not depend on adjacent rooms. You can not be afraid of freezing. The efficiency of some heaters is even better than that of boilers.
Overview of Key Features
Gas radiators can be installed by home craftsmen. The process is not complicated. You can buy such a heater at an affordable cost. The most budget offers start at 3,000 rubles. If you install about two or three convectors, then this will cost less compared to installing a boiler of any type that has a heating system wiring.
Convectors provide for the need for certain safety measures, because gas is explosive. And if you plan to use bottled fuel, then the economic effect of using such heating is reduced to zero. Gas radiators can only be useful where there is no electricity. And the very need to replace the cylinder with a frequency of up to four days can seem very tedious.
Overview of several convector models: Hosseven HDU-3 DK
If you still do not know which gas convector for bottled gas to purchase, then you can consider the model HDU-3 DK, the cost of which is 18,700 rubles. This equipment is used in rooms for various purposes.
The removal of combustion products is provided through a coaxial pipe. The device works both on balloon and natural gas. The design provides for a cast-iron heat exchanger that is resistant to corrosion and high temperatures. The thermostat allows you to maintain a temperature of 13 to 35 ° C.
The main characteristics of the model
The gas cylinder convector described above has a power of 2.7 kW. It is mounted on the wall, and its weight is 22.8 kg. Overall dimensions are 470 x 635 x 270 mm. The thermostat is mechanical in design. The heating area is 27 m 2 .
Hosseven HDU-3V Fan Feature Overview
An alternative solution from the manufacturer Hosseven is the model HDU-3V Fan, which you can purchase for 15,700 rubles. This device is mounted on a wall and is a heating device that can be used in rooms for various purposes, for example:
- in the office;
- in the garage;
- in the apartment;
- in stock.
The unit operates at the expense of balloon or natural gas. For quick and easy temperature control, you can use the control panel, which is located on the front of the gas radiator. You can read the characteristics of this unit below. The built-in thermostat allows you to maintain and change a constant temperature. It ranges from 13 to 35 ° C.
The product has a closed combustion chamber and piezo ignition on batteries. Among the main positive features should be highlighted:
- ease of management;
- ease of installation;
- the presence of a fan in the design;
- coaxial chimney.
As for the convenience of management, it is provided by the panel. Easy installation guaranteed by brackets. It is necessary to make a hole in the wall where the coaxial pipe is placed. It is through it that the removal of combustion products will be carried out. Before making a purchase, you should familiarize yourself with the overview of the gas radiator. The described model is no exception.
It has a heat exchanger, which is made of steel and has a special finning. This made it possible to achieve an increase in heat transfer and surface area. The device is complemented by Italian fittings. The kit comes with a kit for switching to liquefied gas. The efficiency is 90%. The consumption of natural gas is 0.28 m 3 / h.
Specifications
The power of the above convector is 2.7 kW. It weighs 13.4 kg and is wall mounted. The design provides for the presence of a mechanical thermostat. Overall dimensions of the case are 470 x 635 x 270 mm. Recommended heating area reaches 27 m 2 .
Alpine air NGS-50F AC-5F convector overview
This model of equipment has a coaxial pipe and costs 25,600 rubles. The heat in the room after switching on the unit spreads quite quickly thanks to the fan. The unit is made of durable materials, a cast-iron heat exchanger is installed in it. This gas radiator is built into the wall. The device does not burn oxygen during operation and ensures safety during use.
Model Specifications
The power of the above radiator is 5 kW. It belongs to the NGS series and weighs 35 kg. Overall dimensions of the case are 600 x 230 x 630 mm. Recommended heating area reaches 50 m 2 . The design does not include a thermostat.
Finally
Convectors using gas as fuel are excellent for those places where gas pipelines are connected. These include: warehouses, utility rooms, garages and cottages. Devices can work independently, the presence of a person is not required. However, it is better not to leave equipment unattended for a long time.
Before purchasing a particular model, you must calculate the power. For heating 1 m 2, approximately 0.1 kW of power is required. This suggests that if you have a room with an area of 15 m 2 , then it will require a convector with a power of 1.5 kW. This is true if the ceiling height is not more than 2.8 m. It is important to take into account the thickness of the walls, the outside temperature, the number of windows and the quality of thermal insulation.