Electric Wiring, 3rd Edition

Fires and heaters 81

Thermostats for convector heaters

Most convector-type heaters may be thermostatically controlled, either by

integral or separate wall-mounted thermostats (see Fig. 6.11). The purpose of

a thermostat is to maintain an equable temperature within a room, but as the

temperature often varies for different parts of the room, wall-mounted types

should be fitted to deal with average values. While thermostats should be

freely exposed to the air, they should not be fitted in positions subject to

draughts or radiation from any heat source.

Fig.

6.11. Thermostat for use with convector or tubular heaters. The thermostat can handle