Micathermic heater explained

A micathermic heater is a type of space heater in which the heating element is covered in thin sheets of mica. Micathermic heaters produce both convection heat and radiant heat,[1] and are usually thinner than other types of heaters.[2]

Risks

The 1500 watt SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater was recalled in 2008 due to it being a fire hazard.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Omega Rolls Out New Heating Technology . Branco Miletic . 13 June 2008 . SmartHouse magazine . 13 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120110223546/http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Appliances/Air_Conditioning_And_Heating/C9T7N2L3. 10 January 2012.
  2. Web site: Micathermic Heaters: Do they work well? . Doug Aamoth . 3 October 2009 . . 13 May 2011.
  3. Web site: QVC Recalls Space Heaters Due to Fire Hazard . United States Consumer Product Safety Commission . 10 November 2018.

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