Heating systems in the modern world are increasingly moving away from traditional boilers and central utilities. Users appreciate the ergonomics, convenience and functionality of heaters, and these qualities are primarily reflected in compact devices. This is also understood by the developers of the Coasey heaters. The equipment manufacturer is the Chelyabinsk company Heat Technologies +, which launched this line in 2011. To date, the manufacturer's range includes dozens of different modifications of heaters designed for both domestic and commercial use.
Key Features
Power potential in the form of power is one of the basic parameters by which heating equipment is selected. This is especially true for small-sized devices. In this case, the engineers chose the concept of resource optimization. As a result, the power of the units on average varies from 250 to 750 watts. It should be borne in mind that the performance of convectors and radiators, supported by a power of 1000 W, provides heat only for premises with an area of 10 m2. In terms of dimensions, the characteristics of Coase’s heaters differ - for example, the M1 format marks equipment with parameters 70x58x3 cm. The most massive devices have a size M3 that corresponds to 95x35x3.3 cm. Accordingly, we are talking about length, width and thickness. The design uses high-quality alloys that provide versatile protection. The manufacturer indicates that the product is assigned a class of IP 24. This means that the equipment is isolated from external influences - for example, from dust and moisture.
Varieties of heaters
The manufacturer produces systems for various applications. There are practically no fundamental differences in terms of the principle of operation between them, but there is a separation according to individual operational qualities. In particular, wall-mounted electric heaters of this company can be segmented according to models designed for homes, summer cottages, utility rooms, offices, children's rooms, etc. The most common equipment is represented by heaters for private houses and apartments. These are compact, easy-to-install and operate systems, which also feature an attractive design. In the same segment, you can find special versions for bathrooms, kitchens and nurseries. In each case, the emphasis is on the specifics of the room. For the bathroom, the company offers models with increased moisture protection, and for children, for example, environmentally friendly modifications with a high degree of safety.
As for equipment intended for office premises, a utility unit and garages, it focuses on enhanced protective properties - from mechanical influences, the same water and thermal effects from other climate systems. As the manufacturer himself notes, 20 years is the average life of such Cozy heaters. A review of specific models for home and business use will help you make the right choice.
Home Solutions
For home use, the company offers heaters in versions of 250 and 320 watts. It can be said that these are basic solutions that, depending on the configuration of equipment placement, can be used both in arranging a country house and in equipping a small apartment. As for the dimensional formats, the Coasey heater for the home is available in versions M1, M2 and M3. That is, in this segment all standard sizes of the assortment are presented. As for the weight, it is 8 kg. A modest mass will just allow you to perform wall mounting using the complete brackets.
When buying such models, it should be borne in mind that they initially focus on small heating areas - about 5-10 square meters. Therefore, for the complex maintenance of a house or apartment, several systems may be required. Even in one room it is possible to install 2-3 panels. This, of course, is a drawback, but it is expressed only in the troublesome performance of one-time installation work. There will be no problems with control, since several economical convection heaters “Cousi” can be controlled by one thermostat. The user only needs to set for the equipment group the optimal mode of operation in a particular room.
Business solutions
In this segment, models are offered that can be used for offices, industrial premises, change houses, kiosks, etc. Obviously, in this case more power is required, so the developers recommend the use of 450- and 750-powerful Coase heaters. A description of their design can be represented as follows: a metal case, provided with a refractory shell, protection against current and moisture penetration. That is, these models are allowed for use in places with high humidity and high fire safety requirements. Inside the structure contains a heating element, the temperature regime of which does not exceed 75˚C. For this reason, the outer surfaces of the case do not overheat, which eliminates the risk of accidental burns.
But, again, the fundamental difference between commercial models from home models is in higher power rates. In large rooms, 750 W may not be enough for complex heating; therefore, it is recommended to use several units in such configurations. But can a wall-mounted electric heater really replace the function of high-performance boiler rooms? Volumes of thermal energy from a group of such plants can correspond to indicators, for example, of an electric boiler of medium power. Another thing is that convectors will cost less for the reason that their operation does not require the use of consumables. Neither to maintain their immediate operability, nor to organize complex communication wiring with pumps and accumulators.
Features of heaters
The main principles of the development of heating systems "Cousi" include energy saving and functionality. It is on these qualities that the technologies are based on which heaters are designed. To begin with, it is worth noting the optimization of units, which allowed home owners to build individual heating systems, consisting of several panels. One thermostat allows you to serve 7 functional blocks, and located in different parts of the house. Thus, energy is saved for the propagation of thermal radiation, since each heater occupies its intended purpose. For comparison, more powerful models of the same convectors from competing manufacturers are installed at one point and from it they serve the entire target area. Another feature is the high efficiency that the Cozie heaters provide. Reviews note that the actual performance of the equipment in the case of choosing units of this brand is consistent with the initial calculations for the required heat transfer volumes. Another thing is that achieving an efficiency of about 99% is possible only if the convectors are properly regulated, taking into account the current needs and microclimate parameters.
Installation of cozie heaters
Installation is carried out using the brackets that are included with the equipment. If necessary, and in the case of a non-standard installation scheme, the design of the heaters allows the use of other fixing methods. In any case, the installation process will require drilling holes in the wall niche and fixing the supporting equipment. Since the design of the Coasey heater does not imply the use of the rear part for air circulation, the fastening can be carried out closely.
Next, electrical measures are taken with the unit connected. As for the supply circuit, the devices are introduced into the circuit with a voltage of 220 V according to the standard circuit. But the configuration of mounting several panels with one thermostat deserves special attention. In such a placement model, a parallel circuit is implemented in which a phase cable from the main heater is used, and the remaining wires from auxiliary units are already fed to it. Also, the Coasey heating system provides for the connection of devices with grounding and grounding loops. For them, in the electrical circuit of the installation, special tires are provided - blue and yellow-brown.
Positive product reviews
The owners of this equipment testify that it fully meets the requirements for a modern convector. That is, it differs in compact dimensions, ease of operation, ergonomics, functionality and a stylish design. Many point to the principle of operation, which eliminates the combustion of oxygen. This is important for rooms in which other heating equipment dries the air. Owners also praise the temperature control system of the Cozie heaters. Reviews, in particular, indicate its reliability, accuracy and versatility in terms of interaction with different models of this family. Again, one thermostat can be used for different systems. However, it is not necessary to establish a single mode for all panels. Depending on the installation location and current requirements for heat supply, the user can make individual settings for each function block. A differentiated management approach compensates for the difficulties encountered in the search for temperature balance in various heating zones.
Negative reviews
The main complaints still relate to low power. Often it is not enough to fully heat even small rooms. And this is logical given the initially low thermal return. And here there is another unpleasant nuance associated with the cost of the Cozy heater. The price is, on average, 5-6 thousand rubles. This is a small amount for a high-quality convector, but only with high performance - at least about 1000 watts. Therefore, many complain about the low power potential, even by the standards of the household class - 250 watts. Accordingly, to achieve 1000 watts it will be necessary to purchase 4 units, which will cost at least 20 thousand. This ratio of price and performance confuses many potential customers of the company.
But there are also negative operational aspects. For example, weak complete hardware for installation and connection of Cozie heaters is noted. Reviews emphasize that the cable with the socket fails in the first months of operation, so it is immediately recommended to purchase better accessories.
How to choose the best heater model?
Despite the variety of modifications, the company offers, in essence, a standard convector. The choice may be in terms of power, design and method of thermal return. The nuances of using models with different power potentials have already been discussed, and the design should focus on an individual taste, so it’s worth moving on to the principle of operation. Actually, most of the heaters of this brand work according to a common pattern of distribution of thermal energy through the circulation of air flows. But if you need a device with high energy saving, then infrared heaters “Cousy” are worth buying. Reviews of the owners of this equipment note that it has little effect on the overall microclimate in the room, but it can create thermal comfort for a person. This is due to the fact that heating occurs in relation to objects in the room, and not to the air environment. Another option is design. Dimensions can affect the quality of the device, but in this regard it is important to consider the number of heaters. It may be more appropriate to use a large group of small format convectors than 2-3 large units. This choice depends on the target heating points, which can be in different rooms.
Finally
With all the pros and cons of domestic convectors from Chelyabinsk engineers, they really represent a non-standard solution. On the one hand, such a technique is unlikely to be attractive in the eyes of a user who is looking for a way to organize basic heating with small home appliances. On the other hand, the integrated provision of premises with such units will allow counting on convenient and simple control of microclimate parameters. That is, the choice is between performance and ergonomics. But also do not discard the financial issue - the price of Cozie heaters is 5-6 thousand rubles. rightly considered overpriced.
And if high-power boiler and furnace installations will be much more expensive during operation, then the convectors in question are disadvantageous when they are directly purchased. But in the future, you can count on energy savings, which will be achieved, among other things, due to the optimal settings of the thermostat. We can say that the same advantages are provided by heaters of other brands, which have higher power. But if the user does not need the main source of heating, but an additional one, then the component organization of heat emitters can be more profitable.