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Is edenpure a efficient electric space heater?
Efficient, yes. But a poor choice for a heater. It's just a marketing gimmick. Every electric heater is nearly 100 percent efficient. Efficiency is a term not understood by many. Energy efficiency - useful work per quantity of energy. In other words, What is the job of an electric heater? To make heat. How much of the electricity fed to the heater is turned into heat? All of it. That makes it 100 percent efficient. In contrast an incandescent light bulb is only about 5 percent efficient, only 5% of the electricity fed to it is converted to light the other 95% is converted to heat.
Which electric heater is the most efficient?
Ceramic heaters are considered more efficient than electric conventional heaters, as they heat faster, are more stable when achieving the desired temperature, safer and if used in the lower power settings consume less energy
What is the purpose of the heater?
The purpose of a heater is to heat up the room when it is cold; by using gas
What size breaker box do you need for a house?
depends upon the square footage of the house or what devices will be operated from the house, if it is 1000 sq. ft. or lessand will havemostly gas appliances and gas heat a 100 amp but anything above that much sq. footage with a heat pump and electric stove/oven/ water heater and I would put in a 200 amp.
To heat a room quickly some electric room heaters are provided with?
A fan.
How does an electric heater give out heat?
An electric heater works by passing an electric current through a high resistance wire, causing it to heat up and produce heat through a process called Joule heating. The heat is then transferred to the surrounding air through convection, warming up the space.
When the heater blows hot air around to heat your house this is an example of heat being transferred by?
The heat is being transferred by convection.
You can feel the heat waves from a small electric heater on your hands and face even though the heater is on the other side of the room this is an example of?
conduction. Heat from the heater is transferred to the surrounding air, which then circulates and warms up the space. Your hands and face feel the heat as they come in contact with the warm air through conduction.
What are the energy changes when an electric heater is turned on?
When an electric heater is turned on, electrical energy is converted into heat energy. The electricity flows through the heating element, which has high resistance, causing it to heat up and produce heat. This heat is then transferred to the surrounding air, raising the temperature in the room.
How does a heat pump electric heater work to efficiently provide heating for a space?
A heat pump electric heater works by transferring heat from the outside air into a space to provide heating. It uses a refrigerant to absorb heat from the outside air, compresses it to increase its temperature, and then releases the heat inside the space. This process is more energy-efficient than traditional electric heaters because it moves heat rather than generating it, making it a cost-effective and environmentally friendly heating option.
What two energy transfers are used in the electric coil of a baseboard heater?
In an electric coil of a baseboard heater, electrical energy is first converted into heat energy through resistive heating in the coil. The heat energy is then transferred from the coil to the surrounding air through convection, which warms the room.
What is an example of electrical to thermal energy?
An example of converting electrical energy into thermal energy is using an electric heater. The electricity flowing through the heating element of the heater generates heat, which is then transferred to the surrounding air or objects, raising the temperature of the space.
On a electric home heater unit does the outdoor part turn on when it is heating?
An electric home heater unit does not have an outdoor part like a central heating system. It functions as a standalone device and does not require an external unit to operate. The heating element inside the unit is what generates heat to warm up the surrounding space.
Which instrument converts electrical energy into heat energy?
An electric heater is an example of an instrument that converts electrical energy into heat energy. It uses electrical resistance to generate heat, which is then transferred to the surrounding environment.
Can a radiator leak and i have no heat?
With no water no heat can be transferred through the heater coils.
How is heat transferred to water in a water heater?
In a gas water heater: The gas flame warms the water, exactly the same way as a gas stove burner does for a pan of water on the stove. In an electric water heater, an element - same as an electric range element, but a different shape - heats up from electrical current, and transfers that heat to the water.
How is the heat of a heater is transferred through a room?
The heat from a heater is transferred through a room primarily through convection. The heater warms the air directly around it, causing it to rise and circulate throughout the room, distributing the heat. Additionally, some heat may also be transferred through radiation, where objects in the room absorb and re-emit the radiant heat.
