{"id":7966,"date":"2017-05-17T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/blog\/estufas-gas-cataliticas\/"},"modified":"2023-05-26T12:36:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T10:36:28","slug":"catalytic-gas-stoves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/catalytic-gas-stoves\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas stoves or catalytic stoves, which one is the best?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we hear about gas or catalytic heaters, we often think they are the same thing. It is true that <strong>catalytic heaters use gas as fuel<\/strong> to heat a room. However, it is also true that this is just one type of heater and that <strong>other heaters that also use gas but have different systems can be found on the market<\/strong>. Let&#8217;s see what the differences and advantages of each system are, assuming that all of them can be used easily.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a149e5693d59\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a149e5693d59\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/catalytic-gas-stoves\/#Radiant_heaters\" >Radiant heaters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/catalytic-gas-stoves\/#Catalytic_heaters\" >Catalytic heaters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/catalytic-gas-stoves\/#Blue_flame_ceramic_gas_heaters\" >Blue flame ceramic gas heaters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/catalytic-gas-stoves\/#Consumption_of_blue_flame_ceramic_catalytic_and_radiant_gas_heaters\" >Consumption of blue flame ceramic, catalytic, and radiant gas heaters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/catalytic-gas-stoves\/#Which_one_to_choose_Which_one_is_the_best\" >Which one to choose? Which one is the best?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Radiant_heaters\"><\/span>Radiant heaters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This type of gas heater incorporates a burner and a panel that collects all the heat produced by the flame, and then radiates it into the room. The most common ones have this panel made of ceramic, which turns a deep red color as the heat accumulates in it.<\/p>\n<p>The most advantageous thing about these models is that they have <strong>a very long lifespan<\/strong>. They can be used for a long time and will work like the first day.<\/p>\n<p>As we already mentioned in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/differences-gas-electric-stoves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>differences between gas and electric heaters<\/strong><\/a>, they must be in well-ventilated places for safety. It is also important that they are not near flammable elements, as the heat they emit is very intense and could cause a fire.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalytic_heaters\"><\/span>Catalytic heaters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Catalytic heaters emit less radiant heat, as instead of concentrating on a panel, this type of model <strong>distributes combustion throughout the surface<\/strong> of the heater, reducing the risk of burns when someone approaches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Diferencias-entre-estufas-de-gas-y-electricas-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gas or catalytic stoves\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Diferencias-entre-estufas-de-gas-y-electricas-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Diferencias-entre-estufas-de-gas-y-electricas-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Diferencias-entre-estufas-de-gas-y-electricas-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this case, heat is emitted through convection. One of the main advantages over radiant gas heaters is that they have <strong>reduced gas consumption<\/strong>. They can use up to half the fuel of previous models, making them more energy efficient. Additionally, some incorporate a thermostat, which allows for even better temperature and consumption optimization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_flame_ceramic_gas_heaters\"><\/span>Blue flame ceramic gas heaters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the consumption of these is similar to conventional gas heaters, their heating capacity is superior because <strong>the gas burns at a higher temperature<\/strong>. It is common for them to have a heat outlet on the top and another on the front, so the room heats up more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, <strong>blue flame ceramic gas heaters<\/strong> represent <strong>greater savings and less consumption than other models<\/strong>, because with the same amount of gas they can heat almost twice the surface area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumption_of_blue_flame_ceramic_catalytic_and_radiant_gas_heaters\"><\/span>Consumption of blue flame ceramic, catalytic, and radiant gas heaters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ceramic blue flame gas heaters<\/strong>: They generate heat through the combustion of gas, resulting in a blue flame. The flame heats the ceramic plates that radiate heat into the room. This type of heater has an <strong>efficiency of approximately 70-75%<\/strong> and can provide quick and direct heat. Gas consumption depends on the size and power of the heater, but can vary between <strong>100 and 250 grams of gas per hour<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catalytic heaters<\/strong>: They work through a combustion process that takes place on a catalytic panel, allowing for more complete combustion with fewer emissions. <strong>They are more efficient than blue flame heaters<\/strong>, with an <strong>efficiency of around 80-90%<\/strong>. Gas consumption in these heaters also varies depending on the power and size, but usually ranges between <strong>100 and 200 grams of gas per hour<\/strong>. As they do not have a visible flame, catalytic heaters are <strong>safer and have a lower risk of fire<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiant heaters<\/strong>: They can be gas or electric and work by emitting heat through a radiant element. These heaters are <strong>less efficient than catalytic and blue flame heaters<\/strong>, with an <strong>efficiency of around 50-60%<\/strong>. In the case of gas radiant heaters, gas consumption can vary <strong>between 150 and 300 grams of gas per hour<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_one_to_choose_Which_one_is_the_best\"><\/span>Which one to choose? Which one is the best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When deciding, the important thing is the place where the heater will be placed. A radiant heater may be sufficient if it is going to be used occasionally. On the other hand, just as we need to take into account <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/safety-measures-electric-stoves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>safety measures in electric heaters<\/strong><\/a>, we need to take extreme precautions when using gas heaters, such as never using them in enclosed spaces. Therefore, <strong>it is not recommended to turn them on in a bedroom when we are going to sleep<\/strong>, for example.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, we always recommend catalytic heaters whenever possible for energy savings and safety, followed by gas heaters and finally radiant heaters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we hear about gas or catalytic heaters, we often think they are the same thing. It is true that catalytic heaters use gas as fuel to heat a room. 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