Tubular electric heaters

Tubular electric heaters are the smallest electric heaters on the market. Because of its size and shape, they can fit in almost anywhere. They are used in garages or as industrial heaters. Tubular electric heaters can be bent into other shapes to fit the shape of other products.

The shape and sizes of tubular heaters

Before bending, tubular heaters already come in different shapes and sizes. There are cylinder shaped tubular heaters and triangular shaped ones. The length and diameter also differs according to how and where it will be used. However, if the tubular heaters are used singularly as heaters, they are usually cylinder in shape and the length are normally about 2 feet long and 2 inches in diameter, but there are tubular electric heaters that measure from between 1 foot long to 6 feet long.

The uses of tubular electric heaters

Unlike other types of electric heaters that are used for turning air warm, tubular heaters are used in a lot of other products. As an example, tubular heaters were once used to perm hair in the 1930s. Hair was would around perm rods and inserted into the tube shaped heaters to create the curls. Tubular electric heaters are also used to heat up water in tankless water heaters.

Other than that, tubular electric heaters can also be used as air and space heaters, by itself or combined with other elements. Infrared heaters use tubular heaters to create heat and are used as electric space heaters.

Because tubular electric heaters can be bent according to the shape that manufacturers of other products need, it is one of the most commonly used heating devices. They are used as heat conductors because they can transfer heat exceptionally well. We can find tubular electric heaters in a lot of electrical products such as water heaters, electric kettles, heaters and so on.

When used as space or air heater, the tubular electric heater is normally there to work as back up heat support instead of main heater because of its size. The singular form of the tubular heater is usually used to prevent frost from building up on certain areas. The use of the tubular electric heater is usually paired with other storage heaters.

How much electricity do tubular electric heaters need?

Depending on the length of the heater, the range of the voltage needed is between 60 watts and 480 watts, maybe even more. If you could not find a heater that is good enough, there are always companies that could make heaters according to your preferences. The voltage which is stated here is only for the tubular electric heaters that are used solely as space and air heaters, and not heat conductors in other electrical appliances.

If you need more information on tubular electric heaters, you can always consult a contractor, drop by your local store, or the best way, visit forums and FAQ pages. Forums are good places to get to know about unfamiliar items because the information are given by users and are truthful and not manipulated by companies.