Finned tube heater

Although your shed or garage cannot be heated, do you want to work there during the winter? Or maybe you have a greenhouse in which you want to store your sensitive plants frost-free during the cold season? Then a finned tube heater is an interesting investment for you. You may have seen such radiators at your local garden center or in your car repair shop. Finned tube heaters are particularly stable and can be easily connected to the house installation. Dirt and moisture cannot harm them. Even jets of water and even short-term submersion are no problem for the models with protection class IP67. With mounting feet and a manual temperature setting, both installation and operation are a breeze. Order your finned tube heater quickly, securely and conveniently in the eibabo® online shop.

What are finned tube heaters?

Finned tube heaters are electrically operated heaters designed for industrial use. Due to the simple design and high reliability, these are particularly suitable for all heating applications up to an ambient temperature of 60 °C. As a rule, the devices have a self-contained design and are therefore also suitable for damp rooms. This makes finned tube heaters very flexible in use. All you need is a power connection designed for the power of the respective device.

Notice

If a permanent connection to the power supply is required for commissioning, we recommend installation by an experienced electrician.

Depending on the model, plug assembly is possible or a permanent connection is necessary.

How are finned tube heaters constructed?

The radiators are typically made from a stainless steel tube on which steel ribs are spirally attached. These serve to enlarge the surface and thus enable better heat dissipation. The heating insert in the tube is usually made of technical ceramics. It includes a glow coil. The connection and control unit are built into a plastic housing. A tight cable gland is provided for the connection. The power and thus the heat output can be infinitely adjusted via a rotatable controller.

buying tip

When buying, pay attention to the surface temperature. We differentiate between devices with high and low surface temperatures. This results in differences in the area of application.

In the case of high surface temperatures, the stoves are not suitable for rooms with combustible materials or where there is a risk of contact. Special equipment is available for potentially explosive areas. With some models it is possible to insert a second cable gland in the housing. This enables connection to a room thermostat. Some devices are already equipped with an integrated thermostat. A control lamp often provides information about whether the device is switched on or off.

Where are finned heaters used?

The devices are designed for industrial or commercial use and are used as frost protection in machine rooms, pumping stations, elevator shafts, greenhouses and other environments without their own heating system. Ribbed heaters also serve as heating in waiting rooms, crane cabs, site trailers, workshops, service areas and technical drying rooms. Ribbed radiators can also be interesting alternatives in the private sphere. For example, think of:

a garage in which you can carry out repairs or pursue your hobby even in the cold season
an outbuilding in which you protect your potted plants from frost in winter
a barn for small animals, in which a certain minimum temperature must always prevail

Source: eibabo®, Kraemer & Kraus RRH TR 1000 finned tube heating furnace Image: Kraemer & Kraus RRH TR 1000 finned tube heating furnace

What are the prerequisites for the installation of finned radiators?

Ribbed heaters require a power connection. The standard voltage is 230 volts AC. Depending on the model, the devices have an output of between 200 W and 6000 W. A three-phase 40 volt power connection is required for high-performance devices. Especially for the more powerful heaters, it is not recommended to connect the devices to a classic socket. Please note the capacity of the circuit and which other devices usually use this circuit. A power supply designed for the radiator and separately fused is to be preferred in any case. The ribbed radiators also have mounting feet for attachment to the wall or floor. The subsurface must be sufficiently stable to ensure safe installation. Please also make sure that there are no obstacles around the device. These lead to heat accumulation, impede the even distribution of the heated air and pose a potential fire hazard.

Are there special equipment or accessories for ribbed heaters?

So-called Ex space heaters are available in the eibabo® shop for special environments. These are used to heat the room air in explosion-prone workplaces. A touch guard made of perforated sheet metal can be a useful accessory. You mount this with a certain distance around the radiator and thus prevent accidental contact of the skin or flammable substances with the possibly hot slats.

How should finned tube heaters be maintained?

Ribbed heaters are suitable for use in different environments and are largely wear-free and maintenance-free. However, it can happen that dust and dirt are deposited on the devices. This can lead to reduced performance. In such cases, it is advisable to clean the spaces between the slats with compressed air or a vacuum cleaner. This will ensure the necessary air circulation again. If damage such as holes or cracks occur on the housing through everyday work, safety-relevant properties are no longer given. In such cases, we recommend an exchange.

TIP

Due to the design for commercial and industrial use, finned tube heaters are robust, maintenance-free, protected against corrosion and usually absolutely dust-tight and waterproof.

A large selection of robust and durable finned tube heaters is available in the eibabo® technology store. We only offer the best brand quality from the well-known manufacturers Etherma, Kraemer & Kraus and Schultze. These have been tried and tested in our customers' systems for years and are characterized by their particular reliability. Most devices are available here in the shop at short notice and can be shipped worldwide on request. Use one of over 20 secure payment methods.