Picture heater: what is it, advantages, how to choose

What it is

The film mechanism is presented in the form of a pictorial image and operates on the basis of infrared radiation. The canvas resembles a regular canvas with an average thickness of about 3 mm (maximum 8 mm). And the radiation is created by carbon fibers located under the eco-film. The device operates using electricity and heats not the air, but nearby objects.

The smallest size of such paintings is 90x60 cm. The more common version is 120x60.

The heating pattern connected to electricity becomes slightly warm. But if you touch the decor with your hand, you will only feel warmth at first, and then you will immediately feel room temperature. There is an automatic shutdown, so it is impossible to get burned. The system is designed in such a way that at the slightest pressure on the tracks located under the canvas, their functioning stops. Thus, the canvas is protected from overheating and breakage.

The operating principle of the painting-heater is borrowed from the sun. Like all other infrared heaters, the painting does not heat the air, but the interior items that are around it. And already from these objects heat is transferred into the air. The feeling will be as if you are sitting under the warm sun.

The subjects of the images are very diverse: landscapes, still lifes, animals, cities, children's themes, abstraction and much more. For every taste and for any interior solution.

Most often, manufacturers offer wall heaters in the form of small panels with two wooden slats on the sides, where conventional printing is applied to a fabric base. However, there are also more expensive models in the form of full-fledged paintings with silver particles on the canvas, in a massive decorative frame, which look no different from the real thing.

How does a picture heater work?

A pattern is applied to the surface of the decorative panel.
A special dense film covers the heating element. It is based on a high-density carbon thread, carbonate or aluminum plates. Due to the characteristics of the materials used, the thickness of the heater does not exceed 8 mm. Most often it is a rectangle, bounded by slats on both sides. The slats can be made of wood or plastic and imitate a picture frame.

A hanger is provided to place the heater on the wall. On the opposite side there is an electrical wire.

The heater in the form of a painting emits infrared waves. They heat the surface of the device and surrounding objects, but the temperature is not so high as to cause a burn. Therefore, such devices are safe even for small children.

Main advantages

The main advantage of infrared heaters compared to oil radiators, electric fans or convectors is energy savings of 40-60%. Although in all their characteristics they are full-fledged sources of heat.

Compact and easy to install - such a panel can be hung anywhere on the wall next to an outlet or easily rolled up and hidden. Their weight does not exceed 1 kg, dimensions can vary - from 90*60 to 200*60 cm, thickness - 1-3 mm.
This type of electrical appliance can heat up 5 times faster than a simple electric one, since carbon has much higher conductivity compared to metal.
High operating efficiency - over 90%.
These film heaters can be classified as environmentally friendly, since they do not require the combustion of oxygen and do not dry out the air.
Wall products also have favorable therapeutic properties - infrared waves with a length of 7-20 microns warm up a 2-3 cm layer of the human body and thereby have a positive effect on health.
They do not overheat, which allows them to be kept in working condition almost constantly.
Quiet and fireproof, can work in rooms with high humidity.
Safety for children - you don’t have to worry about getting burned, because when your hand touches the surface of the device, it instantly cools down.
Reliability and durability. They do not fail due to voltage surges.
They work absolutely silently.
High quality devices along with a very affordable price (from 1000 rubles and above).

How to choose - rules and features

There are always two convex strips at the top and bottom of the film heater. They prevent the painting from being pressed tightly against the wall surface.

When purchasing, pay attention to what these planks are made of. We recommend clean wood, without any coating with varnishes or paints.

Glued laminated timber would also be a bad option.

This is necessary not only for fire safety reasons, but also to preserve the surface of the walls in their original form. For example, for some users, with prolonged use, the wallpaper begins to peel off in places where the picture is hung.

Conventional heaters and wind blowers raise dust, dry the air, and burn out oxygen. And they constantly get in the way.

With their frequent use, headaches, dry mouth and other signs of oxygen starvation occur. Warming paintings do not dry out the air and do not reduce oxygen levels in your home.

Even if dust collects on them, they do not burn it and you will not feel the corresponding smell. You can keep them on for a whole day.

Moreover, unlike simple heaters, the average power of wall film almost never exceeds 400-500W.

They are turned on through a regular outlet. At the same time, you do not have to upgrade the electrical panel or run a separate line, as for warm electric floors.

Although, of course, you may be limited by the length of the cord with the plug and the location of the nearest outlets. It is not recommended to connect them via extension cords.

Don't want continuous 24/7 work? Connect heating pictures and panels through the socket timer.

Thus, you can automatically set the optimal heating mode for the room.

Well, it is best to purchase film wall heaters equipped with a built-in temperature sensor. It hides between the lower wooden planks.

Thus, it will be impossible for the product to overheat and in emergency situations it will turn off when the temperature is exceeded.

Of the most popular models, products under the brands “Velvet Season”, “Home Hearth”, “Dobroe Teplo” are the most widespread.

And such a heating device can easily be rolled up into a tube and stored in a small box until the next cold weather.

Try hiding the bulky oil battery as well. Some of our compatriots even manage to take such wall paintings with them on long trips around Europe.

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Disadvantages in work

The main negative aspect of the functioning of the scenic heater is its low power. It's no secret that to heat a room of 10 square meters. m will be helped by a 1 kW installation. Picture heaters are suitable for small rooms. You shouldn’t expect a small picture to provide a comfortable temperature in the living room or bedroom.

A picture heater cannot raise the thermometer by 7-10 degrees. In principle, you can place the canvas in such a way that the radiation heats the resting place. But on a bed, it’s more effective to heat up with a heated sheet or blanket. If you try to quickly heat a room with a film device, you will need to hang all the walls with such paintings, and it is not a fact that there will be enough free sockets.

Film heater picture pros and cons

August 21, 2015 Heaters Arkady

At the moment, the most original and discussed is the film heater picture . For all its stated characteristics, its promised effectiveness seems somewhat unlikely. Well, judge for yourself, can you expect anything serious from a heating device that consumes 450 - 500 W of electricity? It turns out that it is possible! Not immediately, not instantly, but still it is capable of heating a small room. The main thing is not to expect miracles from him and everything will be fine. Let's look together at the main positive aspects of the functioning of a film heater.

Positive:

Film heater painting does not burn oxygen

The operating principle of a film heater is simple. By heating its surface to no more than 65 degrees, it heats the air in the room thanks to the large heating area, and not the high temperature of the heating element. Thus, oxygen does not burn out in the room atmosphere.

Film heater picture no burns

Various other heating devices have working elements that are heated to serious temperatures, touching which there is a high risk of getting a fairly serious burn. If you think that this circumstance is unimportant, since a sober, healthy person will not stick his hands where they don’t belong, then you are mistaken. It’s quite easy to get burned while in the dark, for example. And a very simple option - in a children's room. There is no place for a dangerous heater, while a film heater is ideal for a nursery.

Film heater picture does not dry the air

The air humidity of a room in a city apartment is one of the important indicators that should never be neglected. This threatens a significant deterioration in people's health. The film heater does not have any effect on the humidity of the room atmosphere and you can be absolutely calm about this indicator in your apartment.

Film heater picture economical

Rich is not the one who has a lot of money, but the one who knows how to save. This popular truth has not been questioned by anyone for a long time, and we will not do such stupidity. It’s better to just look at the technical characteristics of the device and make sure once again that its electrical power consumption is minimal, which means we will have to pay significantly less compared to other heaters.

Film heater picture takes up little space

The film heater is mounted on the wall and takes up virtually no space in the room, which cannot be said about many other heating devices, especially various types of electric fireplaces. These are the ones you will stumble over if you get up at night in the dark.

Film heater picture is safe

And again it is necessary to mention the low temperature, 65 degrees, heating the surface of the heater. Thanks to this circumstance, the film heater is much safer than its competitors. You can safely leave the heater on for a long period of time. Without fear of fire.

Film heater convenient transportation

When purchasing a film heater, you will not need a special car to transport the heater to the place of work. Unlike other bulky heating devices, you can simply roll it up into a tube, like a rug, and ride it on the subway, on the bus, or on any other type of public transport, without disturbing anyone.

A film heater is a room decoration

If another type of heater only clutters up the space without improving it in any way, then a film heater attached to the wall seriously decorates the room, thanks to the beautiful patterns printed on its surface. You can always choose a film heater with a pattern of the required color scheme and theme that matches the interior of your home.

Film heater non-standard application

Due to the consistency of its characteristics and complete safety, the film heater can be used in somewhat non-standard ways. For example, if you take it to the dacha, you can use it as a dryer for herbs or mushrooms. And in general, not necessarily at the dacha, its versatility will also come in handy in the apartment. On the surface of the film heater you can dry some types of clothing and linen after washing, for which conventional drying methods are contraindicated.

As you can see, this product, a film heater, has a lot of positive advantages. However, if there are pros, there are also cons. Unfortunately, this is so; it also has certain disadvantages. Now is the time to talk about it. Fortunately, there are not so many of these shortcomings; we will list the main ones.

Negative:

Long warm-up time

Many owners of film heaters note a very serious drawback: it takes a long time to warm up the air in the room. If, for example, you turn on an electric fireplace, the thermal effect is felt within half an hour, and the air in a small room will warm up to acceptable temperatures within an hour. A film heater is a completely different matter. You won’t have to wait an hour or two for a really serious effect. More, significantly more, about a day, which of course is seriously upsetting.
Small heating volume
Without a doubt, a film heater is not suitable as a main heater in a large room. It will perform well as additional heating in one specific place, for example, behind a work chair in an office, or as an addition to the main, more powerful heater, but no more. Taking into account the low energy consumption, this factor becomes quite understandable and explainable.

That's all. Although, frankly speaking, these factors cannot be clearly attributed to the disadvantages of this heating device. These are rather its features. If you take them into account, then the film heater will delight you with good warmth for a long time without any complaints on your part. I hope this article about film heaters will be interesting and useful to you. Enjoy the shopping!

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How to make the right choice

In reality, there is no point in using heating pictures for self-heating. But making the room temperature more comfortable is possible. Also, film heaters are suitable for pleasant evenings in cloudy weather at the dacha or at home in the off-season, when the heating has not yet been turned on. Some people take wall-mounted heating devices when traveling around cities and countries.

One infrared canvas with a power of 0.5 kW is designed for 10 square meters. m. For a larger area you will need more paintings.

When purchasing such a device, you should pay attention to the material from which the upper and lower bars are made. Thanks to them, the pattern does not fit tightly to the wall and ensures fire safety. The best option for such plates would be natural wood, not coated with paint and varnish chemicals. Glued laminated timber is also not recommended. It will emit toxic odors.

A good option for picture heaters would be devices with a thermostat. This way you can choose the temperature level and not risk overheating. And in the event of a voltage drop, the regulator helps the wall heater switch itself off.

Today, retail outlets sell picture heaters from different manufacturers. Products from the brands “Velvet Season”, “TRIO”, “Good Heat”, etc. are considered to be more popular. The cost of a standard heating fabric is about 1000 rubles.

When choosing a wall heater in the form of a picture, you should definitely pay attention to the presence of a certificate of compliance of the device with electrical safety requirements. Since today there are many unscrupulous handicraft industries offering inexpensive and low-quality products.

Examples in the interior

Below you will find successful and stylish options for placing heaters.
To summarize, we note several aspects. To avoid disappointment with picture heaters, do not consider them as an independent heating model. Keep in mind that the heating of the space will be pleasant, but insignificant. Do not forget that with a rather small power of 500 W, 10 m2 will be optimally heated.

Consider the energy efficiency of your home. Even if you fill a room with such heaters, you will not be able to warm up a poorly equipped and insulated room with them. They are well suited in those seasons when the heating in the house is turned off, or if it simply has not been turned on yet - this will make you a little more comfortable on a cool autumn or spring evening. The model is also suitable for a country house. However, do not forget about the rules of use, fire safety, and do not leave the device turned on unattended.

For a review of the “Velvet Season” wall-mounted infrared heater, see the video below.

How to post

An excellent place to place a warming picture would be the wall behind the chair or next to the desk. Often a person who works for a long time sits at his desk, forgets about the cold, but feels uncomfortable. In this case, a picture that sends heat using infrared rays will help. You can hang the canvas on the balcony. Naturally, the device will not raise the temperature, but it will be able to warm you up.

Are such heaters dangerous?

By looking at user reviews about the operation of heating pictures, you can see information about cases of device fires. To prevent such an incident from happening, you should refuse to buy Chinese products. Cheap products without a certificate do not guarantee quality work. You also need to follow simple operating rules:

Heated canvases should be stored by rolling the product into a tube; it is forbidden to fold them in the form of a scarf;
You cannot lie down on the canvas or cover it with anything on top;
turning on the device in an unexpanded form is excluded;
It is dangerous to dry things using film sheets and place them in a closet;
It is unacceptable to leave flat heaters in rooms with high air humidity for a long period.

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