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I recently purchased a Dimplex Yeo 20 electric fire, and I'm trying to find out what type of original bars are fitted. Dimpex went site is very poor so no luck there likewise with Amazon questions when raised after purchase from them.

My question is are the Infra-red silicon elements advertised on Amazon for this fire the same as the original ? if there are different types ? are there any disadvantages to any of them , I'm really looking like everybody to save money if I can and are any elements like the above more environmentally friendly to use but give the same heat and longevity.

Sorry for the long question any help would be much appreciated.

cheers

Andy.
 
Electric heaters are almost inherently 100% efficient at converting electricity into heat and always have been. If it registers 2kW load on the meter, it will be producing 2kW of heat. The difference between one heater and another is in how the heat is distributed, e.g. a radiant heater heats the people and objects at which it is aimed, while a fanheater heats the air, etc.

For any particular radiant heater such as your Dimplex, different elements could theoretically have different dispersion patterns that focus the heat more or less accurately where you want it. However, 'aftermarket replacements' are normally intended to meet the original maker's spec as closely as possible and may be from the same production, (although some aftermarket parts are second-grade that the manufacturer rejected, or copies made with cheaper materials).

The way to improve efficiency in using electricity for heating is to ditch the elements and use the electricity to power a heat pump. Use it to move heat that already exists, rather than make new heat! The cosy glow you can do with LEDS...
 
Electric heaters are almost inherently 100% efficient at converting electricity into heat and always have been. If it registers 2kW load on the meter, it will be producing 2kW of heat. The difference between one heater and another is in how the heat is distributed, e.g. a radiant heater heats the people and objects at which it is aimed, while a fanheater heats the air, etc.

For any particular radiant heater such as your Dimplex, different elements could theoretically have different dispersion patterns that focus the heat more or less accurately where you want it. However, 'aftermarket replacements' are normally intended to meet the original maker's spec as closely as possible and may be from the same production, (although some aftermarket parts are second-grade that the manufacturer rejected, or copies made with cheaper materials).

The way to improve efficiency in using electricity for heating is to ditch the elements and use the electricity to power a heat pump. Use it to move heat that already exists, rather than make new heat! The cosy glow you can do with LEDS...

At last a intellegent answer to my original questiom , thank you Lucien , this makes sense.
 
Hmmm... not very nice to imply earlier answers are unintelligent. But seeing as you have, perhaps you could at least correct your spelling of intelligent ;-)
 
I have found the Dimplex customer support to be helpful. Have the model number to hand and they will tell you what you need and what part number. Then go to a wholesaler and get the part ordered.
 

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