Frequently asked questions about the Electrical heating, ventilation category
What is Electrical heating, ventilation and what is it used for?
Electrical heating, ventilation is a range of electric convectors, oil radiators, towel rails, underfloor heating mats and fans for domestic and industrial use. The category covers solutions for room heating, bathroom towel warming, floor heating and supporting ventilation systems.
How to choose convector or oil radiator power for a room?
Estimate room area/volume; a common rule is ~100 W per m² for standard ceiling heights (2.5–3 m). For fast heating pick a 1000–2000 W convector; for steady temperature maintenance choose a 1500–2500 W oil radiator.
What's the difference between convectors and oil radiators and which is better for a bathroom?
Convectors heat air quickly and are good for short-term heating; oil radiators warm up slower but retain and emit heat longer and operate silently. For bathrooms choose an electric towel rail or a convector with IP34–IP44 rating for safety.
What underfloor heating options are in this category and what power per m² is needed?
The category includes heating mats and cables with digital thermostats for underfloor heating. Typical design power is 160 W/m² for rapid warming; mats range (in the selection) from ~70 W up to 1000 W for different areas.
What towel rails are available and how to choose size for a bathroom?
There are electric towel rails in sizes from about 350x900 mm up to 1150x400 mm and models like C8, C12. Choose height around 600–900 mm and width 400–600 mm for a typical bathroom to fit several towels comfortably.
Which fans and floor models are available for home use?
The category includes 40 cm floor fans rated ~45–50 W in white/black and other household blowers. They are suitable for cooling and forced air circulation in rooms up to several dozen square metres.
What industrial electric blowers and heaters are available for warehouses and workshops?
There are industrial calorifiers and electric blowers up to several kilowatts, including 3-phase units (e.g. 4500/9000 W 400 V). They are designed for heating large spaces and drying in workshops and warehouses.
Which thermostats and digital controllers suit underfloor heating and heaters?
The range includes Matec digital thermostats — recessed and LCD models — with air and floor modes and 16 A rating. They control heating mats and convectors and are compatible with appliances up to roughly 3600 W on 230 V.
What ice and snow melting systems are available and where are they used?
There are cable systems for melting snow and ice on roofs, gutters, steps and driveways. Cables are installed under roofing or under tiles and are sized (power/length) to the area to protect.
How to protect pipelines from freezing with electrical products in this category?
There are heating cables and tapes that are fixed along pipe runs and connected to a thermostat. Properly installed they suit internal and external pipes to prevent freezing at sub-zero temperatures.