The Nordic series among the heating equipment of the Nobo company is a very popular line of convectors, whose production began in 2007. Their stylish appearance, in which there is nothing superfluous, is very similar to the Nordic look of the Viking models, but is produced exclusively in 40cm height. Retaining all the advantages of heating equipment of the Viking line, but having a simplified thermostat design (not at all to the detriment of the quality of its operation!), Nordics are much more affordable, which cannot but appeal to millions of consumers around the world. This review will tell you about convectors whose quality and functionality significantly exceed the price - about their main advantages, varieties, specifications and features of use.
How Nobo electric convectors work
Norwegian electric heating convectors Nobo have a 30-year service life. At the same time, they effectively and quickly warm up the room and maintain a favorable microclimate.
The high heat transfer of Nobo convection heating radiators is provided by several factors:
Features of heaters NOBO
While developing NOBO heaters, the manufacturer has done everything possible to give us a product that will not have to blush in front of users. The heating equipment is really very successful, as many people have already seen. What are the main features of this technique?
- Impressive accuracy - experts note that accurate temperature tracking saves energy and prevents air overheating;
- The presence of protection against overheating - the equipment will not "die" as a result of exceeding the critical temperature;
- Complete safety for people - the low temperature of the enclosures will not cause burns;
- Long service life - up to 30 years;
- Light weight - provides easy installation of equipment;
- Rapid warming up of premises - the developers claim that NOBO heaters warm up faster than any other devices;
- Can be used in damp areas such as bathrooms;
- The presence of designer models is important for homeowners with designer renovations.
All Nobo heaters work on the convection principle. Getting into the convector, cold air heats up and tends upward, creating a kind of air circulation in the room.
Thus, NOBO heaters will be an excellent find for those who need inexpensive and reliable electric heating.
The principle of operation of heaters is the most common convection. Colder air, the layers of which are located in the lower part of the rooms, penetrates into the convectors and is heated by the heating element. After that, it rises up and enters the room, and the next portions of air enter its place. As a result, it becomes warm in the house, and thanks to thermoregulation, the set temperature is maintained.
NOBO heaters are used in private houses and apartments, kindergartens, hospitals, technical rooms. They are also useful in the bathroom, where there is high humidity. All equipment is subjected to rigorous testing, so the marriage is practically excluded. Separately we note the guarantee - its duration is as much as 10 years, which is an excellent incentive to buy equipment from this manufacturer.
You can buy a NOBO heater in more than 50 Russian cities where the brand's dealers work. Having entered the official website noboinfo.ru, you can familiarize yourself with all the addresses of the dealer stores. There are also prices for NOBO heaters.
Why Nobo Heaters Are Good
Convector electric heaters Nobo practically have no analogues in terms of appearance, thermal performance and safety. Separate mention deserves a simple and at the same time convenient control, both of separate devices and several heaters connected to the same network.
Attractive appearance of Nobo electric convectors
Nobo convectors are distinguished by their beautiful appearance and design, which fully corresponds to modern trends. Those who prefer classic shapes will appreciate the Viking and Nordic models. For rooms made in the Hi-Tech style, the Nobo SAFIR glass thermal electric heating panel is suitable.
Thermal characteristics of heaters
The technical characteristics of Nobo convectors are practically unparalleled. The performance of the equipment varies from 0.5 to 2 kW, which makes it possible to select the equipment that best suits the parameters of the room.
Energy consumption is reduced in comparison with analogs by 5-10% due to electronic control. Models with a remote thermostat allow panel heaters to be installed at any required height.
Beneficial effect on indoor microclimate
and Unlike oil radiators, electric convectors do not burn oxygen in the room during operation, which contributes to maintaining a favorable healthy microclimate.
What is the point of using electric convectors
If there is poor central supply in the dwelling, or there is no way to heat the room at all, it makes sense to use just such a device.
The temperature regime in the premises is easily set using software regulators, which are structurally provided in electric convectors.
There is a manual and automatic setting of such a parameter.
We have already touched on this topic in the article - How to choose an electric convector.
Let us briefly recall. Any electric convector carries a number of unique characteristics, among which stand out:
- product parameters;
- build quality;
- design;
- profitability;
- efficiency in work.
Now we will talk about the rating of electric convectors.
Every customer should be able to distinguish between quality products and those with which it is better not to mess with.
It is for this purpose that a rating of home heaters is being created, designed to significantly facilitate the choice.
Of course, it is difficult to choose rating models among the huge number of electric convectors, but we tried to do it.
Although it should be understood that all this is conditional, because the opinions of experts may differ.
How to choose a Nobo electric heater
It is not difficult to choose the right Nobo heating electric convector for heating a private house or apartment. Problems arise when choosing the equipment necessary for heating warehouse or office premises, as well as if it is planned to heat several rooms at once with electric convectors.
The main rules affecting the choice of a convector are:
- Performance - you can calculate the power and the number of heaters required to heat the premises as follows. Provided that the ceiling height is no more than 270 cm, 1 kW of energy is required for every 10 m². But if the total area of the room is 20 m², it is better to install two convectors of 1 kW for heating than one for 2 kW. The best solution is to simultaneously install four heating devices of 0.5 kW each, but this option, as a rule, is rejected due to the high cost of equipment.
- Features of operation - when calculating the efficiency of equipment, it is taken into account how intensively it is planned to use the heating device. So, when using the heater as additional heating, only 40-50% of the device's power is required. Usually, the manufacturer indicates the heated area in a certain range, for example 22-30 m. The lower number, as a rule, refers to the capabilities of the heater, used without additional heat sources. The upper value indicates how much area the convector will heat up when other heating systems are used at the same time.
- Appearance - you can choose both classic models and thin wall-mounted electric convectors Nobo, made in the form of panels. Glass heaters are especially popular as they can decorate the interior. Legs for installing the convector on the floor are designed for models C4F, C4N, C4E, C2F, C2N, C2E, Safir II. For the rest of the series, a special wall bracket is provided.
- Type of premises - office and warehouse premises are best heated with convectors connected to a single network. A programmable thermostat using Nobo Energy Control automatically maintains the set temperature while reducing electricity costs by about 10-15%. The software also reduces the power of the heaters in the absence of a person in the room, allowing you to maintain a minimum temperature.
- Additional features - when choosing a device, you should pay attention not only to performance, but also to some useful functionality. Some models are designed to operate at reduced mains voltage. A useful feature is the presence of sensors that turn off the heating when the device overturns, or if the surface temperature exceeds permissible limits.
Convectors that do not burn oxygen
Going to bed in the evenings and turning on the heater at night in the cold season, getting up in the morning, you can feel sleepy and tired, suffer from migraines and bad mood. These are not at all signs of an autumn depression. The thing is that the heating element in a conventional heater, during prolonged operation, burns the overwhelming amount of oxygen from the air that people breathe, and its shortage has a bad effect on our well-being and health.
The principal difference between heating units and Nobo is the improved heating element, which does not destroy valuable oxygen and does not dry out the air, leaving it for full breathing.This means, having made a choice in favor of a high-quality Nordic convector from this Norwegian company, you can always count on a healthy sleep and excellent well-being in the morning!
Convectors of this series not only quickly heat up the air, but also make it possible to precisely control the temperature in the room. They have a non-removable electronic thermostat located on the side in the lower part of the housing, allowing temperature control by degrees. It precisely maintains the set air temperature (as evidenced by user reviews, with an error of no more than 0.3 ° C), which allows you to enjoy the warmth and comfort in the room, while simultaneously increasing the life of the heater.
How to correctly install a convector of the Nobo brand
Additional fasteners for mounting the convector are not required. The rear panel has a removable frame. It is installed and fixed to the wall with dowels.
Installation is carried out as follows:
- A place for the installation is selected. It is forbidden for the heater to be located directly above the socket, therefore, it is shifted to the side by about 10-15 cm. Before installation, make sure that the wiring is able to withstand the required power of the electric convector.
- The mounting frame is removable. Using a pencil, the attachment points are marked. You can use the frame itself as a guide.
- Holes are drilled.
- The mounting frame is screwed on. A convector is installed on top.
To carry out the installation work correctly, you must take into account the following recommendations:
- The maximum surface heating temperature is only 90 ° C. It is impossible to burn yourself on the body. Thermal sensors will turn off the device at higher temperatures. It will be easier to avoid overheating of the surface and emergency shutdown of the device if the distance to the nearest objects is at least 50 cm.
- The connection of Nobo convectors to the mains by means of a cable must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
- The minimum distance from the bottom of the convector to the floor is 5 cm.
Why Nobo
Nobo is a Norwegian company that was founded in 1918 in the city of Trondheim. The first products of the company were metal buckets. This production provided valuable experience in sheet metal processing, and from 1947 she began to manufacture high quality convectors for the home. Now this company is recognized all over the world and is rightfully considered one of the best.
Now, during the production, unique technologies, modern developments and high-quality equipment are used. In addition, each stage of production is strictly controlled, so buying it, you can be sure of high quality. In addition, long-term quality guarantees are provided for all products.
Convector Nobo Viking
Selection Tips
The main thing to start from when choosing an electric heater is how powerful it is. An equally important characteristic when buying a convector is the time during which it enters the operating mode, as well as the level of protection against overheating.
There is no particular difference in the electrical and mechanical method of controlling the operation of the device - it all depends on the preferences of the users.
By the way, many people prefer the latter control method, since such models are more familiar to use.
Understanding what power the electric heater to choose, first of all, depends on the size of the room. When choosing a model, you need to be guided by the following calculation: for 10 sq. m requires 1 kW of power. That is, to heat a room of 25 sq. m will require 2.5 kW of energy. In this case, a 2 or 3 kW device is suitable. If the power is more than required, then you should choose heaters with a built-in thermostat in order to set a comfortable temperature regime.
The cost of the goods depends on the technical characteristics, the number of operating modes, as well as on the type of heating element.
It is recommended to purchase electric heaters from Noirot only in specialized stores or order on the official website. The complete set with a thermal convector must include an instruction manual and a lifetime warranty.
Cooper & Hunter
Ninth place in the ranking.
Feature of Cooper & Hunter is that it is installed exclusively on the wall.
Although the CH-C15EVO is floor-standing, but this is more likely the exception than the rule.
The thermostat of an electric convector is extremely sensitive to temperature changes and is 1oC.
The case heats up by no more than 90 ° C, which allows it to be used in domestic conditions. The convector operates silently.
Popular models.
Convectors Noirot SPOT E3 series
The design features are largely the same as those of the CNX series. Including the occurrence of noise is completely excluded. It is an economical, quiet, efficient and safe device that can operate in two modes: comfortable and economical.
It is equipped with a graduated thermostat, with which you can set the required temperature (step - 1 °); the set temperature will be maintained with an accuracy of 0.1 °. This high accuracy allows you to significantly save the electricity consumed by the device, as well as create a more optimal microclimate in the room (since there are no temperature jumps).
Such a convector can be hung on the wall; there is also an additional option - legs for the Noirot convector, equipped with wheels. Thanks to them, the heater can be easily moved to any part of the room (if, for example, you are cleaning or simply frozen and want the heater to be as close to you as possible).
In this series, devices with a power of 500 to 2000 W are produced.
The Noirot spot e3 2000 convector has dimensions of only 740x440x80 mm, while it is capable of heating a room up to 25 m2.
UFO
Tenth place in the ranking.
Electric convectors UFO are useful devices for use in domestic premises. Their operating temperature ranges from 5C to 30C. The company also produces infrared heaters.
If the parameter falls below the minimum value, the electric convector starts working immediately.
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The air inlet is at the bottom and the air outlet is through the upper grill.
A rollover sensor and ionizer are included as a useful addition.
Popular models.
Midea
The design of Midea electric convectors has an affordable price and excellent quality. It can be easily installed both on the wall and on the floor.
It takes sixth place in our ranking.
Even special legs are provided for the latter purpose. The temperature regime is controlled mechanically.
Any consumer can independently make an overview of such a convector, even assuming that its outer part does not heat up above 50 ° C. Able to distribute heat over a distance of 20 m2.
Popular model Midea CH-2000A TIMER TURBO.
Description and characteristics.
