What is an oil filled radiator?
As the cold months approach, you have to be prepared, and without a doubt, oil radiators are among the best devices for heating rooms, thanks to their high thermal mass.
Unlike traditional radiators , modern oil-filled radiators have become a fundamental ally for heating our homes, by virtue of the safety they offer in terms of fire prevention.
An oil-filled radiator is a very common supplemental heating system , due to its affordable price.
Electric oil-filled radiators are ideal for providing gentle warmth and serving as a spot heating system for small rooms.
It is a low consumption electric radiator heating with a thermostat, with several chambers or fins and at a power of your choice.
It is a cheap option for a warm and economical solution.
Make your home a more welcoming place, being so small and manageable that it is possible to put it anywhere, in addition, it has a carrying handle .
Operation of an oil-filled radiator
The oil -filled radiator is a type of inertial electric radiator that serves as an efficient auxiliary heating point.
It is characterized by its high inertia, that is to say that it accumulates part of the heat it generates and then, once switched off, it releases it in the form of soft and pleasant heat.
The inertia of this type of oil radiators allows us to enjoy a soft and pleasant ambient heat.
The electrical resistances accumulate heat, then a heat transfer liquid (generally high- performance mineral oil ) is responsible for storing this heat, which is then diffused by radiation through the metal cover of the radiator . As a result, its operation is carried out in 4 phases:
- The electrical resistors heat up when the radiator is switched on
- The heat emitted is transmitted to the heat transfer fluid that surrounds them.
- The walls of the oil radiator diffuse a pleasant and homogeneous heat by convection throughout the room, adjustable from the thermostat.
- Once the heater is turned off , the device continues to radiate heat.
Why should oil-filled radiators be used?
It is a low-consumption heating system that is easy, simple and intuitive to use, thanks to its rotary knob located on the front, and a power switch.
Thanks to the adjustable mechanical thermostat and its thermostatic control , it is ideal for perfectly heating small office spaces, bedrooms and even caravans.
Oil -filled radiators emit heat by convection, they are very practical for rooms, bedrooms or small closed spaces.
Depending on the size of the room, it will be necessary to take into account its power, even if the electric radiators are more powerful than the fan heaters , they also maintain the heat better, which translates into greater efficiency and lower consumption.
They are silent, they do not emit noise unlike other systems which emit slight hums due to forced ventilation, etc.
Maintenance free, since the oil they carry inside is inside the radiator fins , they never burn out and don’t need to be replaced or recharged.
Thanks to its thermodynamic fluid, it maintains the temperature longer by retaining the heat (between 45 minutes and one hour depending on the power) once switched off.
It has a modern design that makes it possible to heat small rooms.
Thanks to the integrated handle , you can easily transport it and store it in a closet.
Thanks to the overheating protection, the heater switches off when it gets too hot.
For the maintenance of your radiators , do not hesitate to contact our heating engineer or ask for your quote online .
The disadvantages of an oil-filled radiator
The design of this type of radiator is not exactly its strong point. They are not as decorative as cast iron radiators because these oil radiators are very visible and quite bulky.
It takes a while for the temperature to rise, which affects how quickly the room will be heated: at least 10 minutes to reach the desired heat level.
These are auxiliary radiators which cannot replace central heating using gas, coal, diesel, solar heating or the heat pump .
The power consumption of the oil heater with an adjustable thermostat is very high, as is the case with most electric heaters .
They must be used with care so that our electricity bill does not fly up in the air!
Although very efficient, they are not capable of heating medium-sized rooms effectively.
Little diversity of choice, both in terms of models and services, technology or design.
The different types of oil filled radiators
Programmable oil filled radiator
From a simple limiter that does not allow the temperature to rise a few degrees, to thermostats with a graphical interface that will allow us to set exactly the required temperature.
When choosing, the greater the control one wishes to exercise over the temperature, the greater the detail of the options offered by the thermostat and its interface.
Some of the most advanced models of electric oil heaters that you can find on the market are equipped with an LED touch screen , which allows you to easily manage the main functions and digitally set the desired temperature, or even program the switch on the device remotely and program it to switch off by itself.
Economic oil filled radiator
The heating system of the economical oil-filled radiator , like other heaters , is based on electrical resistance. The surface of the radiator, which has the function of transferring heat to the room, can be made of steel or aluminum.
This device works by radiation, and the heat it gives off is able to cover small spaces.
Oil filled electric radiator
This type of element has more thermal inertia than the other models and is a good option for keeping places warm between five and eight hours a day.
Mini oil filled radiator
Before buying, it is very important to consider the place or room where you plan to install it.
There are oil radiators of different sizes, among which the portable radiators stand out , very light, easy to transport, and they adapt very well everywhere thanks to their small size.
This radiator is generally very light, easy and intuitive to install, it only requires a 230V power outlet, thanks to its small size it can be placed in any corner of your home.
Then there are the table heaters, which, as their name suggests, are the best to place in this type of furniture, as they have an extremely small footprint.
Oil filled radiator which power to choose?
The power of the oil cooler directly affects the performance of the device.
Some models have very high power, but in the end, in terms of performance, what always matters is the size of the space in which they operate.
Generally speaking, the formula for determining the power required is 100 watts per square meter of space.
The rule is effective and easy to apply, just remember that a room with insulation or high ceilings can be a little more difficult to heat.
In this case the power level per square meter can be up to 120 watts, and for spaces larger than 15 square meters a 1500 watt oil heater will work, although it may need to be turned on some time in advance.
How to adjust an oil filled radiator?
The temperature of the radiator must go with the size of the room to be heated.
A power regulator is located on the side of the radiator with which you can adjust the heating power .
Another regulator will be present to regulate the intensity of the heating .
In modern devices, an HD display can be found in this regard, and even remote control can be done through a connectivity system installed on the device.
Once turned off, an oil-filled radiator continues to emit heat for about 40 minutes.
Oil filled radiator that slams: What to do?
If you have a slamming radiator , contact a heating repair professional from Fécamp Services who will help you solve this problem in no time.
