Radiator (heating)
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Radiators and convectors are heat exchangers designed to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of space heating.
A cast iron household radiator
Heat exchange by built-in bathroom radiator uses hot water flow through the stainless steel pipes seen here to raise the temperature of the ambient air. The radiator depicted here also serves as a towel rack and warmer.
A cast iron radiator with single-pipe steam supply and radiator air vent
Hot-water baseboard-style radiator (top) which is covered (left) and opened (right), with inside view (bottom) showing the aluminium fins which are attached in series to the copper pipe
Convection heater
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A convection heater, also known as a convector heater, is a type of heater that utilizes convection currents to heat and circulate air. These currents move through the appliance and across its heating
Radiator (heating)
…increasing surface area), notwithstanding that such devices tend to transfer heat mainly by convection and might logically be called convectors. The terms convection heater and convector refer to a class of devices in which the source of heat is not directly exposed. Steam has the advantage of flowing through pipes under…
A convection heater for single-room use