Showing posts with label Consumer Electronics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Consumer Electronics. Show all posts

Friday, October 28, 2011

What are Oil-filled Radiator Heaters?

As the winter arrives, everyone of us find the best home heating options to overcome the chilled weather. Among the many different options, oil-filled radiators are one which are nothing but simple electrical space heaters intended for providing reliable heat. They are not powered by oil, however, they use oil for heating the room. So, remember oil-filled space heaters do not use oil as fuel. Go on to know further about oil-filled radiators.

Special heat conserving oil is present in the oil-filled radiators. The oil is circulated throughout the coils and fins of the radiator to heat them. The oil is sealed inside the coils of the heater. Upon getting heated, the heat from coils and fins of the heater is passed out or radiated through the rest of the room by convection. No fans are used by these heaters and hence, support silent operation without noise. The warm air rises up drawing the cold air present below into the heater.

Remember, oil in the oil-filled space heaters is not burned and is just warmed. Therefore, it is not necessary to replace or refill it. Some of the heaters also have special safety covers which prevent children and pets from touching the heating elements which radiate the warmth. Oil filled radiator heaters are very much efficient as the internal oil transfers a higher percentage of its energy to the outer parts of the heater. The oil retains some heat and releases it over time even after you switch off the heater. This assures supply of warming effect to the surrounding area.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Basic Features to be Included in a Dishwasher

A dish washer is a device used for cleaning the dishes and the eating utensils. Finding the right type of dishwasher for your kitchen will make your task easy. Here under are some of the important features that must be included in every dishwasher regardless of the type, size etc.

Dirt Sensor:
A dirt sensor can improve the efficiency and it adjusts water use and cycle length to soil level.

Racks and Loading Aids:
Racks that adjust up or down, adjustable tines, and silverware and stemware holders helps in reconfiguring the interiors and organize the contents. They can even help to accommodate large and oddly shaped items.

Wash Cycles:
Majority of the dishwashers comes with three wash cycles - light, normal, and heavy and some of the washers also contain pot scrubber, scrub, steam clean, crystal, or sanitizing cycles as well.

Stainless Steel Tub:
Steel is more durable than plastic, so the dishwasher consisting of steel tub lasts for longer time than the dishwasher which has plastic tubs.

Rinse or Hold Cycle:
It rinses the dirty dishes before starting a full cycle. This cycle can reduce odors.

Filters:
These keep wash water free of food that could be redeposited on clean dishes. There are two types of filters - self cleaning and manual. Most filters are self cleaning, in this a grinder pulverizes the debris and flushes it down the drain. Some models have a filter without a grinder but it needs periodic cleaning.

Touch Pad Controls:
There are two types of touch pads one is hidden and the other is partially visible, these pads show that the machine is running and often display remaining cycle time. Controls mounted along the top edge of the door are strictly a styling touch.

The above are the basic, yet important features a dish washer should have.