Micathermic heater

A micathermic heater is a type of space heater in which the heating element is covered in thin sheets of mica.^[1] Micathermic heaters produce both convection heat and radiant heat,^[2] and are usually thinner than other types of heaters.^[3]

References

1. ^ Peggy Deland (8 February 2011). "What Are the Differences in Micathermic Panel Heaters & Oil-Filled Radiating Heaters?". eHow.co.uk. http://www.ehow.co.uk/facts_7910889_differences-heaters-oilfilled-radiating-heaters.html. Retrieved 13 May 2011. 
2. ^ Branco Miletic (13 June, 2008). "Omega Rolls Out New Heating Technology". SmartHouse magazine. http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Appliances/Air_Conditioning_And_Heating/C9T7N2L3. Retrieved 13 May 2011. 
3. ^ Doug Aamoth. "Micathermic Heaters: Do they work well?". 3 October, 2009. TechCrunch. http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/10/03/micathermic-heaters-do-they-work-well/. Retrieved 13 May 2011.