When it comes to using energy at home, it is all about energy efficiency. The greater your level of energy efficiency, the less the amount of money you need to spend on energy bills each month. One of the problems is that the majority of people do not know how to improve the level of energy efficiency in their homes.
It is possible to wash dishes by hand instead of using the dishwasher or turn off the lights when leaving an unoccupied room, but do these actions make any noticeable difference? If you view the monthly energy bills, particularly at this time in the year, you may notice how heating is taking a large amount of your earnings.
If the house uses a gas and water heating system, there is one method you can use to make a noticeable change to your energy efficiency – change to electric heating radiators.
Electrical To Thermal Energy
Both heat and electricity are, at their core, types of energy. The world is comprised of different forms of energy, some of which can be converted from one type to another. In its simplest form, electrical energy is a type of energy occurring as a result of stored, moving or charged particles. When the energy is a set of stored particles, it is referred to as electric potential energy. When it is in motion or moving, it takes the form of an electrical current and is known as kinetic energy.
Thermal energy, however, is a type of energy that is caused from molecules or moving atoms and results in heat. The faster the speed of the atoms movement, the greater the amount of heat or thermal energy being provided.
So, how can a person convert electric energy into thermal energy?
In this instance, it is based on a concept called resistance. When resistance builds up in the electrical system, molecules will travel and vibrate producing thermal energy. This is typically done via coils in an exterior casing; for example, the use of a coil in the bottom of a kettle will heat the water.
How Is This Useful For Heating?
The reason we choose to mention energy and energy conversion is that conversion of electrical to thermal energy is the basis of electric radiator functioning. It is the reason why electric radiators are more energy efficient than the traditional water-heated radiators.
A standard water-heated radiator operates by using heated water where the heat is produced from hot water. The hot water is pumped through the radiator pipes and then flows out; therefore, the water needs to be heated via a central source before being sent through the pipes in the radiator, such as a boiler. This is why many of these radiators will take some time to heat up because the water needs to heat before entering the radiator.
Electric radiators, on the other hand, do not use water pipes or a central heating source. This type of radiator utilizes an electrical current drawn directly from the main power supply. The set of coils in the radiator converts the electrical energy into thermal energy which is radiated out and produces heat. There is no energy being wasted and the radiators heat up more quickly, so you would not run the heating for as long as when using water-heated radiators.
Electric radiators are the ideal way to reduce heating bills this winter while keeping your home toasty warm. All people are different and this is why there are a plethora of radiators in various styles and designs.
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