Recent questions tagged heating

Description : Any recommendations for wood stoves?

Last Answer : We had a fireplace insert decades ago. It put out heat, of course, but in no way compared to our free standing, cast iron fireplace which could heat up a small city . It looked cool to me; that’s a matter of taste of whether you like a rustic look. For safety, we never gave it a second thought.

Description : What type of furnace do I need?

Last Answer : What is your current heat source for the baseboard heaters? For example, are they electric baseboard heaters or hot water/steam baseboard heaters?

Description : Can underfloor heating be installed under the wooden floor ?

Last Answer : Under-floor hydronic or steam heat can certainly be installed underneath wooden floors. I have personally installed one instance of hydronic (hot water) heat system under wooden flooring, and have demolished ... heat, but I have visited such places on many occasions and found them very comfortable.

Description : Can you recommend a good space heater?

Last Answer : I suggest a ceramic heater because it is cool to the touch and puts out a lot of heat. I have a small one that heats up my entire family room in the basement.

Description : What is the best cost effective way to use central heating.

Last Answer : no don’t close the doors. The air needs to recycle itself, so you need proper circulation. close vents in rooms you don’t use and use directional vents pointing down (winter months) in the rooms you do. One last thing, make sure you have a clean filter.

Description : How to Install Baseboard Heating

Last Answer : How to Install Baseboard Heating If you have a small apartment or room that you want to heat in an efficient manner, one effective method is by using electric baseboard heating. Installing it yourself might seem ... these steps and you're sure to have a cozy and warm indoor area, all the time.

Description : How to Make a Heating Pad ?

Last Answer : A heating pad is a very important item to have around in the household. Whether it's a headache, menstrual cramps or other pains, a heating pad would make for a great help. This heating pad is also made ... is that there are a myriad of ways we can use for things that we think are no longer useful.

Description : How to install autonomous heating?

Last Answer : Autonomous heating and hot water supply is gaining popularity and is used not only in winter, but also in summer. The reason for this, as a rule, is large bills from utilities, as well as the ... a boiler, you should not save on the reliability of the boiler, on control equipment and on service.

Description : Select insulating materials for following parts : (i) Insulation between heating element and base plate of electric iron. (ii) Insulation used over copper or aluminium conductor used for making coils. (iii) Transformer bushings. (iv) Insulation between transmission line and pole.

Last Answer : Parts Insulating Materials  Insulation between heating element and base plate of electric iron. Mica Insulation used over copper or aluminium conductor used for making coils.  ... Transformer bushings Porcelain  Insulation between transmission line and pole. Porcelain

Description : State advantages of electric heating over other types of heating methods.

Last Answer : Advantages of Electric heating over the other types of heating methods: 1. It can be put into service immediately. 2. No standby losses. 3. High efficiency. 4. More economical ... low attention and supervision. 14. Protection against overheating can be provided by suitable switch gear. 

Description : Enlist any four advantages of induction heating. 

Last Answer : Advantages of Induction heating https://youtu.be/RcdH_74VJz0

Description : _______ is used for heating non -conducting materials.  (1) Eddy current heating (2) Arc heating (3) Induction heating (4) Dielectric heating

Last Answer : Dielectric heating is used for heating non -conducting materials. 

Description : The range of frequencies used in induction heating is :  (A) 0-25 Hz  (C) less than 200 Hz  (B) 50 to 100 Hz  (D) more than 1 kHz

Last Answer : The range of frequencies used in induction heating is : more than 1 kHz

Description : The frequencies and voltage used in Dielectric heating are (A) 10 – 30 MHz, upto 25 kV (B) 50 – 60 Hz, upto 25 kV (C) 10 – 30 MHz, upto 100 V (D) 50 – 60 Hz, 110 V – 230 V

Last Answer : The frequencies and voltage used in Dielectric heating are 10 – 30 MHz, upto 25 kV

Last Answer : In order that current should flow without causing excessive heating or voltage drop, the relay contacts should have low contact resistance, be clean and smooth, be of sufficient size and proper shape.

Last Answer : Yes, Induction heating is used for both magnetic and non-magnetic materials.