Quickly and efficiently - this is about heating with heat guns. There are situations when a residential or industrial building needs to be heated very quickly, and then maintain optimal temperature conditions with minimal maintenance costs.
The heat gas gun successfully copes with these tasks - the unit is especially in demand if it is necessary to accelerate the drying of building and finishing materials in the winter, heating the garage, greenhouses, retail outlets, etc. Still doubt the necessity and feasibility of buying a heat gun?
We offer to understand what are the features of the work and application of gas heat generators, what parameters should be considered when choosing a gun, so that the purchase meets expectations. In addition, we have prepared a review of the best manufacturers whose products have gained a reputation for quality and reliable products.
What is a heat gun?
This is a portable or stationary device for heating air. Heat guns are used for heating spacious rooms - houses, hangars, workshops and production workshops.
Devices are convenient in operation and affordable. An additional plus: they economically consume energy.
Heating appliances got their name because of the external resemblance to guns. This design is due to the structural features of the heat guns and their functional purpose.
Heat guns are classified according to the source of energy on which they operate: gas, electricity, diesel, waste oil. Since diesel fuel and mining have a specific smell, diesel heat guns are more often installed in non-residential buildings.
Heat guns operating on different energy sources can be compared when it comes to premises of a similar purpose. For all their advantages, diesel or waste oil heaters have significant application limitations
The scope of gas and electric heating appliances is much wider. It includes residential, office buildings, trading floors. With proper installation and operation, such heaters are safe.
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Electrical appliances are considered safer to operate than appliances that run on liquid fuel or gas. Electric guns are compact, mobile and suitable for installation in rooms of any type and purpose. When buying a device you do not have to worry about the availability of fuel. On the other hand, it cannot be used in a building where there is no electricity. Another minus is the high cost of energy
This is the cheapest heating option, and appliances can heat an area of up to 250 square meters. They are great for residential buildings, summer cottages, offices, shops, production workshops. Household models are compact and easy to carry.
Diesel fuel heaters are designed for heating warehouses, garages, car repair shops and other non-residential premises. Heat guns of this type consume not only diesel fuel, but also electricity. It requires very little, and the required energy is quite capable of providing the generator
There are models that run on heating oil, mining or fuel oil. They are highly efficient, able to heat spacious buildings, but are not suitable for residential buildings. The reason is simple: the smell of fuel will fall into the room, and the combustion products are potentially dangerous to human health. To use such devices, care should be taken about high-quality smoke removal and ventilation
Electric heat gun
Room heating with a gas gun
Diesel engine
The heater is working out
Heat guns work the same way as fan heaters. Air enters through the intake openings in the housing, warms up, passing through the heating element, and then is forced into the room with force, mixing with colder air masses.
The device operates either on liquefied or natural gas. However, the fan motor and control system require electricity to operate, so the heat gun actually depends on two energy sources (+)
To avoid overheating of the structural units and to ensure high-quality operation of devices, manufacturers install monitoring systems. If the temperature exceeds the permissible values, the heat gun is automatically turned off.
The buyer himself decides how the device will work - from main gas or from a cylinder. If you want to achieve mobility of the heater, it is worth stocking up with propane-butane cylinders
The protection system is triggered when the heater overturns. Thanks to these measures, the device is safe for consumers. If used correctly, burns and fires are excluded.
A detailed overview of different types of heat guns is given in this article.
What distinguishes heat guns from other heaters
The gas heat gun has several features that distinguish them from other types of heaters:
- Power. This is the main criterion that customers are guided by when choosing any heater. Gas heat guns are able to heat rooms of a very large area with minimal resources. The main thing is not to make a mistake with the model.
- Ability to create comfort zones. The heat gun can be set so that it will pump the heated air locally - into a specific area. This is convenient for creating comfortable working conditions in workshops, heating a garage, etc.
- Mobility. Manufacturers produce portable and stationary models. If the buyer plans to often transport the heat gun (for example, for installing stretch ceilings), then it is better to choose a compact and lightweight device on a stand and rubber wheels.
- Cost-effectiveness. By efficiency, gas models are comparable to electric ones. They are slightly inferior in ease of use, but very profitable: heating costs several times cheaper.
Gas heat guns have another advantage, which is practically independent of the power and other technical parameters of the models.
They effectively warm the air even in poorly insulated rooms. Under such conditions, the heat quickly leaves, but while the device is working, a comfortable temperature is always maintained in the selected zone.
Features of direct and indirect heating
When choosing heating equipment, you need to clearly know in what conditions it will work. Depending on the characteristics of the room, the presence / absence of ventilation in it, you can choose a gas heat gun direct or indirect heating.
The designs of direct and indirect heating devices differ. Firstly, air from the heating element is directly supplied to the room, and secondly, it is pre-cleaned (+)
Direct heating guns. The fan supplies air to the burner, after which it supplies it to the room. Together with the warm air masses, gas combustion products are also emitted. They are not as dangerous as substances obtained by burning liquid fuel, but they can still cause poisoning.
The advantages of direct heating guns include accessibility and high efficiency. They are significantly cheaper than indirect heating models, and their efficiency reaches almost 100%.
Devices of this design are bought only for rooms with good ventilation. This is necessary to ensure a normal flow of air to the burners and to prevent poisoning of people with impurities of gas (+)
Indirect heating guns. Toxic combustion products fall into a special outlet, and already cleaned air enters the room.
These devices are safe for health, but in terms of technical indicators they are much inferior to the first type of heaters. Their efficiency is lower (82%), in addition, part of the heat evaporates with the combustion products.
Due to the reasonable price, practicality and cost-effectiveness, direct-heating guns are especially popular with construction and finishing teams. Some entrepreneurs even provide rental services for these heaters.
Which gun is better to choose - direct or indirect heating? It depends on the priorities and needs of the buyer. It is important to soberly evaluate the operating conditions of the device.
If forced ventilation is organized, the choice in favor of direct heating is obvious. However, there is its own “fly in the ointment”: the better the ventilation system works, the higher the heat loss.
Heater selection options
There are several key points to consider when buying a model:
- Intended scope. It is necessary to determine in advance whether the heater will work to warm up the room or be used irregularly for specific purposes (drying plaster, etc.). Depending on this, a stationary or mobile model is chosen.
- Installation location. Take into account the particular arrangement of the device, the compliance of operating conditions with fire safety standards.
- Power. To warm 10 sq.m. premises (with a ceiling height of up to 3 m), approximately 1 kW of heat is needed. This is a very approximate figure, as depending on thermal insulation, indicators can vary from 0.8 to 1.4 kW. The heater must be taken with a good supply of power.
- Type of construction. If people are constantly in the heated room, it is better not to risk it and buy an indirect heating device. For other purposes, a direct heating model is suitable.
The price matters. Saving on gas heating can, at best, result in additional costs, and at worst, damage to human health. On the other hand, there is no need to overpay. The best option is to choose the right model for a good brand at an affordable cost.
TOP 6 manufacturers and the best models
When determining the best manufacturers and models of heaters, users are guided not only by technical indicators, but also by price, build quality, frequency and reasons for contacting service centers.
Ballu household appliances are produced in various countries, including in Russia, China and Korea. This is the case when customers have no complaints about the quality of Chinese products
The list of the best brands includes the following:
- Master. These are products of Master Climate Solutions, the market leader in heating equipment. The manufacturer controls the quality at all stages of the manufacture of equipment, so buyers have almost no complaints.
- Ballu. Ballu household appliances are high-tech, convenient and practical. The company is constantly improving models, achieving ideal performance, and at the same time pays attention to "green" production technologies.
- Moller. Moller heat guns are true German quality, high-strength steel shells with wear-resistant coating and one hundred percent safety.
- «SPECIAL IGE". This trademark is not as famous as world-famous brands, but it represents quite worthy products. The manufacturer takes care of the build quality, ease of design, pays attention to the weight of the models and tries in every possible way to facilitate them.
- «Caliber". The Caliber trademark invariably pleases customers with the high quality of its equipment. Heat guns are no exception. The manufacturer offers models of various capacities and purposes.
- «Interskol". The company produces electric and gas heat guns. The selection is extensive. Each buyer will find a model that will be 100% consistent with his needs.
The products of these six brands are considered the best, but the final choice is always up to the buyer.
It is important to understand that a “hyped” brand is not only a name, but also consumer trust that has been won over the years.
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Master gas heaters are trusted by customers. No wonder the brand’s products top the ratings: it is safe, reliable, multi-functional. Heat guns Master are used for heating houses, during repairs, during the installation of suspended ceilings. Devices are equipped with power control systems
Ideal equipment for rooms up to 150 sq.m. Guns are used to dry plaster mixes during the installation of suspended ceilings. When installing the “SPECIAL IGE” gas gun, it is worth making sure that the ventilation system works efficiently and smoothly. Otherwise, gas combustion products may get into the air.
The caliber TPG-10 was highly appreciated by the owners of garages, car repair shops, and storage facilities. The model is safe, compact, lightweight. The only drawback that users note: the hose is not long enough, which creates some inconvenience when moving
Interskol products are in demand on the Russian market. These are highly reliable and inexpensive gas heat guns, but their advantages are not limited to this. Customers appreciate the cost-effectiveness of the equipment: models of the Interskol brand use fuel extremely rationally, so their operation costs the minimum amount
Master brand gas heat gun
Domestic heat gun "SPECIAL IGE"
Caliber TPG-10 - one of the best domestic models
Interskol: reliability and profitability
Although all TOP-6 gas heat guns are of good quality, there are sales leaders. Buyers "vote in rubles" for especially liked models. it Master BLP 17 M, Master BLP 33 M, Moller gh15h, Ballu BHG-10, SPECIAL IGE-15, Interskol TPG-10, Caliber TPG-10.
Some home craftsmen collect the gas heat gun with their own hands. Detailed instructions for the manufacture and launch of the unit in the article - Do-it-yourself heat gas gun: step-by-step assembly instructions
The most common equipment malfunctions
Any equipment can break down, even the most expensive, high-quality and reliable. Faulty gas equipment is dangerous, so preventive maintenance should be carried out twice a year, and minor repairs if necessary.
In case of complex breakdowns, it is not necessary to diagnose and repair the device yourself. This work should be done by specialists of the service center.
Consider the causes of equipment malfunctions:
- Gas button malfunctions. If gas enters while the button is pressed, but disappears when it is released, then there may be problems with the safety sensor.
- Gas is not flammable. This happens in case of a breakdown of the piezoelectric element. It should be adjusted or replaced. If a heat gun is needed urgently, you can set fire to gas using a kitchen lighter with a long handle.
- No gas flowing during fan operation. A problem often occurs when a solenoid valve breaks down.
- Unable to adjust gas flow. This happens when a gas line becomes clogged.
- There was a smell of gas. The cause of the problem may be the clogging or malfunction of the gas pipeline. Turn off the heat gun and contact a service center.
When operating a heat gun, you must adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations. The equipment should be cleaned and rinsed in time, lubricated bearings and, if necessary, replace worn parts.
We offer several videos that will help you choose the right heat exchanger for your home, cottage, shop or office.
Video instruction for choosing a gas heater:
Video review of the heat gun brand Ballu:
Features of the Master gas heat gun:
User reviews about "Caliber TPG-10":
There are many types of heaters.Before making the final choice, you need to think carefully about all the options. If a decision is made in favor of a gas heat gun, you should carefully read the technical documentation for each model you like.
Feel free to ask sellers, check certificates of conformity. Choose the best option for price and quality.
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