Infrared heaters are the most effective room heating system today. This is due to the principle of infrared radiation, due to which it is not the air itself that is heated, but the objects around it. At the same time, heat loss is much lower than when heating air, since the objects around you retain heat.
The high efficiency and savings that infrared batteries provide is an important advantage. But there remains a question that worries us no less.
Your home needs a plus
There cannot be an unambiguous and universal solution for all dachas, since the choice of heating system depends on the frequency and conditions of use, and the size of the house. You can live in the house permanently or come only for the weekend. But you need to know that each cycle of complete heating of a house frozen through and through will cause serious damage to its structure due to the formation of condensation moisture. In this case, when choosing the main type of heating, you need to think about a system for maintaining a positive temperature in the rooms during a short period of your absence.
Gas and electric convectors
Gas convectors run on propane-butane, which you need to bring yourself in cylinders if the country house is not connected to a gas pipeline. The principle of operation is that the convector absorbs cold air and releases it already hot. The main advantage of a gas convector is its ability to operate even when the electricity is turned off. The disadvantage is that this heater needs an additional exit to the street to remove combustion products and, due to the fire hazard, it cannot be left unattended for a long time.
An electric convector works on the same principle, only the energy source is not gas, but electricity. It is the most popular choice among buyers, as it is economical, compact and heats the room well. An electric convector is safer than a gas one, provided that the house has good wiring.
Is leaving a heater on at night dangerous?
Modern heaters are absolutely safe; they can be turned on at night.
Today, a varied range of heaters is offered, these can be electric fireplaces, fan heaters, infrared lamps and convectors. The answer to the question: is it possible to leave heaters on at night depends on the degree of safety of the equipment. Modern household appliances are distinguished by their reliability, which is ensured by high technology and the best materials.
Fan heaters, which can quickly heat the air in a room, are popular among young families, but at the same time, experts are seriously concerned that, for the sake of cheapness, manufacturers have forgotten about the danger. These models not only dry out the air greatly and blow dust and animal hair around the apartment, but are also easily flammable, as they quickly heat up and overheat.
Oil heaters, which can be plugged in for days, are famous for their greater reliability. They heat up for a long time, operate stably thanks to an automatic switch and temperature relay, but do not dry out the air space at all.
There are many types and classes of heaters that can be left on overnight; electric fireplaces are considered the safest. They are made so by proper operation; you cannot cover them with anything on top, but this completely applies, in principle, to any household appliance of this type. The operation of the electric fireplace is guaranteed by a grounding contact on the plug, which will protect owners from electric shock and the device from fire. In addition, such equipment must have good stability and not tip over.
What makes heaters unsuitable for turning on all night is often poor-quality equipment and the use of cheap elements during assembly. Therefore, beware of fakes, which is possible for any well-known brand.
When choosing a safe heater, it is recommended to focus on its power; for a room of 10 square meters, 1 kW will be enough, but the maximum for this class of equipment is 2.5 kW. With any type of heaters, you still shouldn’t leave them on unattended, especially when there are children in the room.
Stretch ceilings in apartments have long become a fashionable and sought-after finishing option. A colored ceiling in a nursery or a plain white color for a living room - any options are offered by various installation companies. Installation of ceilings does not take much time.
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Fan heaters
The main advantage of fan heaters is their compactness and the ability to quickly heat the room. An electric fan heater consists of a heating element and a fan.
Important! Fan heaters, depending on the power of the model, can be used to heat both residential premises and large industrial facilities of a large area, for example, warehouses or hangars.
Household fan heaters are easy to use and compact. Their cost and quality depend on the type of installed heating element, which is used:
- spiral;
- heating element;
- ceramic type heater.
Portable compact fan heater Timberk in a plastic case
How to change font on Android
How can you quickly “transform” your smartphone without buying a new one? You can set a new wallpaper for your home screen or simply change the ringtone. But there is a third way - to replace the standard boring font in the mobile operating system.
In most cases, Android has the Roboto font installed by default. It was developed by Google and released to the general public in 2012.
Most often, everyone is happy with it; they love it for its neat, even lines and clarity. But there will always be those who want to stand out from the crowd.
If you consider yourself one of such people, this article is for you. A huge advantage of Android as an OS is its complete “customizability”. The system allows the user to change the built-in fonts. However, being able to replace fonts is not always an easy task. This often requires additional knowledge. In this article you will learn about two ways to install fonts on Android: with and without root access.
Stock Android, unfortunately, does not have a built-in function for replacing fonts. However, many smartphone manufacturers are making improvements to the firmware and allowing users to change fonts. These include Samsung, LG and HTC. As a rule, the default settings for changing fonts are located in the “Display” section.
For example, Samsung preinstalls several fonts to choose from. If they are not enough, additional ones can be downloaded via Google Play. But most often it is paid.
To change the default font, you need to go to “Settings - Display - Font - Font Style”.
Just click on the font you like in the list and then confirm your choice. The font change will happen instantly. You don't even need to restart your phone. The new font will be displayed everywhere: in system menus, in SMS and even in the status bar.
Non-electric heaters
All of the heaters listed above require electricity to operate. But in the absence of power supply, the need for heating does not disappear, and in such situations a gas convector is indispensable. Such devices are distinguished by their heating efficiency, durability and reliability. Household gas produces almost no harmful substances when burned, so there is no need to install a hood in the room. However, gas combustion is accompanied by the consumption of oxygen from the air, and the heated room must be periodically ventilated.
The gas convector is equipped with devices for automatically stopping the gas supply when the burner goes out (flame sensor), gas pressure surges in the supply or the device overturns.
Household portable floor-mounted gas convector with protective grille
Infrared heaters operating on reduced gas (propane, butane) or diesel fuel (models with combustion products vented outside) have also proven themselves to be excellent.
To heat rooms, you can also use more powerful devices - gas guns, but they are used more often in industrial buildings, where people are not present constantly, but periodically. However, even in such a situation, fire safety is the factor that occupies first place in the requirements for the operation of such equipment.
Of all the heating devices listed above, the safest are oil heaters and electric convectors. But, no matter what heating device you buy, during its operation there is always a factor of increased temperature of the equipment body and the danger of a fire or burn. Therefore, you should always remember safety precautions and strictly follow its rules. The type of heater you use will only determine which safety priority you prioritize.
Electric fireplaces
In an effort to effectively heat a room, many people prefer electric fireplaces with a “living fire” effect.
Note: in reality, such an electric fireplace is an ordinary fan heater with a visual imitation of a moving flame. The cost of this type of heater largely depends on the model, but is usually high due to the high-class decorative design of the housing.
One of the electric fireplace models with the body trimmed with valuable varieties of wood and 3D imitation of a living flame
Typically, an electric fireplace is built into a wall or installed close to the building envelope. The device is efficient, reliable and has sufficient power. In addition, this heater can be used not only for heating, but also as an element of room decor.
Electric fireplaces
In an effort to effectively heat a room, many people prefer electric fireplaces with a “living fire” effect.
Note: in reality, such an electric fireplace is an ordinary fan heater with a visual imitation of a moving flame. The cost of this type of heater largely depends on the model, but is usually high due to the high-class decorative design of the housing.
One of the electric fireplace models with the body trimmed with valuable varieties of wood and 3D imitation of a living flame
Typically, an electric fireplace is built into a wall or installed close to the building envelope. The device is efficient, reliable and has sufficient power. In addition, this heater can be used not only for heating, but also as an element of room decor.
