Antique electric heaters

Background of electric heaters

The history of electric heaters can be traced back to when electricity was invented in the 1800s. The invention of electricity has open a new page in the human history, changing the period of time where everyone relies on wood log to gain heat to the use of electricity to obtain heat. Electric heater was first invented by Alexander Graham Bell.  Back in the olden days, antique electric heaters generate not only heat, but also light at the same time. With the use of a small metal box, long light bulb was placed into the box to release heat and light.

Up till now, the basic concept of electric heaters has not changed much. The modern electric heaters still adopt the same theory as the old heaters. It is still based on the concept where electric current flows through and heats up metal components, which then radiate heat.

The major difference between modern electric heaters and antique electric heaters are electric resistance heating. Back then, the technology was not so advanced that not all energy in the electricity is generated 100% into the heat. By the end of the conversion, only 30% of the energy generated was converted into heat.

Disadvantages of using antique electric heaters

While some people still owns vintage heaters, most of the heaters are for collection purposes rather than for actual use. There is a high risk of danger using antique electric heater, unlike the new electric heaters that you can just buy from an electrical store, antique electric heaters does not comes with warranty and sometimes, the brand of the heater may not be labeled as well.

Hence, how is it still possible for you to ensure that the manufacturer is well trusted and has been certified by the authorities? Also, antique electric heaters are old electrical products. There may be a chance of it being over heated and become accidental fire hazards. 

Tips on getting antique electric heaters

If you are a fan of old electric heaters, there are some tips for you. First, before getting any old electric heaters in hand, try to gain more information from the buyer about the heater. If possible, purchase only brands that are still manufacturing heaters. At least, if anything goes wrong you still can rely on the manufacturer for assistance.

On a safe side, you do not necessarily have to own an aged electric heater. Now, the new electric heater comes with vintage design and available in different varieties. These new electric resistance heaters are categorized into two major groups, the centralized forced-air electric furnaces or heaters that are installed in individual rooms. Unlike centralized forced-air electric furnace, heaters for rooms consist of electric baseboard heaters, electric wall heaters, electric radiant heaters and electric space heaters available for your pick. You can find the vintage design of your choice that matches the interior of your house easily.

In a nutshell, using an antique electric heater comes with possible risk. If you still decide on using it, make sure you have taken up all necessary precautions to avoid any injuries.