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
Space heater
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A space heater is a appliance used to heat a single small- to medium-sized area. This type of heater can be contrasted with central heating, which distributes heat to multiple areas.
Electric infrared space heater
Gas-fired high-intensity space heater
Oil heaters transfer heat by convection and radiation
Honeywell electric infrared radiant heater