When it comes to the most practical and economical heating method in winter, electric heaters are undoubtedly the first product that comes to mind. However, not every electric heater meets expectations.

Çukurova Heat Marketing Manager Osman Ünlü, on choosing an electric heater He shared the criteria to consider. Here are the details…

Electric heaters are used for winter heating in cafes and restaurants, gyms, fairgrounds, workshops, warehouses, mosques, industrial facilities, and home terraces, balconies, and gardens. They are considered the most economical and practical heating system. However, not every heater on the market meets the criteria for comfort and energy efficiency. So, what criteria should be considered to avoid making the wrong choice?

Çukurova Heat Marketing Manager Osman Ünlü shared the criteria to consider when choosing an electric heater:

“In order to meet the comfort and savings criteria in heating with electric heaters, it is necessary to pay attention to the features of the device.

High-intensity halogen bulb increases device efficiency by 40 percent

First and foremost, for efficient heating, the device must have a high-intensity halogen bulb. This feature makes the electric heater 40 percent more efficient than standard resistance heaters. This is because the halogen bulb converts 99 percent of the electrical energy it consumes into heat, and since the bulb’s filament reaches a temperature of 2250°C upon activation, it provides instant and effective heating. However, the internal temperature of standard resistance devices on the market is around 1400°C.

Heaters that emit short-wave radiation should be preferred.

Radiation emitted by high-temperature devices is referred to as “short-wave,” while the radiation from most devices on the market is classified as “medium-wave” or “long-wave.” Short-wave radiation devices have a much higher ability to transmit rays compared to medium- and long-wave devices. This allows more effective heating with a lower-capacity heater, consuming less energy. Laboratory studies also show that 85% of the rays emitted from a short-wave heater reach the opposite surface, whereas this rate is 60% for medium-wave heaters and only 40% for long-wave heaters. Therefore, in terms of infrared efficiency, short-wave products provide 40% higher efficiency, resulting in savings on electricity costs. However, with the commonly used combination of a resistance wire and quartz tube found in many devices on the market, it is not possible to reach high temperatures and achieve energy savings. The resistance–quartz combination is suitable for products emitting medium-wave radiation, with a filament temperature of around 1400°C. For high efficiency, it is necessary to choose devices that emit short-wave radiation using bulb technology with halogen filling gas.

IP55 water class protection feature

Another criterion to consider when selecting a device is IP55 water protection. Heaters must meet the necessary comfort requirements to operate smoothly, unaffected by external weather conditions, even in the rain.

Gradual heating function

The device’s gradual heating function, which can be adjusted according to comfort conditions thanks to the dimmer circuit, is also critical for both comfort and savings.

At Çukurova Isı, we meet all these requirements with our electric heaters produced under the Goldsun brand. We also offer these products to businesses and industrial facilities, “We offer comprehensive engineering services from project planning to commissioning,” he concluded.