Are tubular heaters expensive to run?

Are tubular heaters any good?

Tubular heaters provide a great way of maintaining the ambient temperature in a variety of environments and are cleaner and more cost-effective than other alternatives. ... Here, in particular, tubular heaters provide a clean and efficient way of keeping the ambient temperature at just the right level.Nov 28, 2016

What temperature do tubular heaters reach?

Because of the lightweight aluminium the tubular heater surface can reach temperatures of 80 degrees C so it is highly recommended that if there is any chance of the young, elderly or infirm coming in to contact with them that a tubular heater guard must be fitted.

What are tubular heaters used for?

Tubular heaters are designed primarily to provide background heat so can be used to keep frost away from rooms such as seldom used attics, back bedrooms, conservatories – and to take the chill off during cold conditions in locations such as walk in cupboards and pet kennels.Jun 24, 2019

What is finned tubular heater?

Finned heaters are constructed using Tempco's robust tubular element as the basis of construction. Fin material is continuously spiral wound tightly onto the element surface to increase the convective surface area for air and non-corrosive gas heating.

Are tubular heaters hit to touch?

How hot do they get? Because of the lightweight aluminium the tubular heater surface can reach temperatures of 80 degrees C so it is highly recommended that if there is any chance of the young, elderly or infirm coming in to contact with them that a tubular heater guard must be fitted.

How does a tubular heater work?

Regardless of the actual construction – it varies according to watt density, size, shape and sheath – a tubular heater produces heat within a confined area. The resultant heat is directly radiated into the material, conducted via a suitable liquid or convected via a forced-air system.Dec 24, 2014