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Uttar Pradesh In Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh, the body of an 86-year-old woman was found lying in the bedroom of her house. She was retired from the post of Head of the English Department of RG Girls Degree College, Meerut. She was alone in the house at the time of the incident. Neighbors reported the matter to the police after smelling a foul smell coming from the house.
Police investigation revealed that she had fallen asleep after turning on the room heater in the room. Carbon monoxide gas released from the heater is believed to be the cause of his death.
In winter, people take the help of room heater or blower to keep the house or room warm. Room heater heats the room in just a few minutes. However, extreme caution should be taken during its use. Even a little carelessness can be fatal.
So let’s go today needed news I will talk about what things should be kept in mind while using a room heater? You will also learn that-
- How dangerous is it to use a room heater in a closed room?
- What safety features are important to look for when buying a new room heater?
Expert: Dr. Akbar Naqvi, General Physician, New Delhi
Shashikant Upadhyay, Power Electronics Engineer, Ahmedabad
Question- What is a room heater and how does it work?
answer- It is an electronic device, which creates heat. Generally, room heater is very light and portable. It is made of nickel chromium alloy. Its resistance is medium to high level. Due to high resistance, current flows inside it, due to which heat is produced.
However, while producing heat it releases carbon monoxide gas. It is an odorless gas. Therefore it can cause silent death.
Question- What kind of health problems increases the risk of room heater?
answer- Dr. Akbar Naqvi explains that room heater protects us from cold, but its use should be minimized. It can harm health in many ways. Such as-
- The brain needs oxygen the most in our body. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas, which affects the blood circulation in the body. Due to its excessive quantity in the body, blood supply to the brain does not occur, due to which the risk of sudden death or brain hemorrhage increases.
- Apart from this, the air is already dry in winter. In such a situation, the room heater works to further reduce the humidity of the air. This may cause skin or eye irritation.
Using room heater for a long time can also cause other health problems. See this in the graphic below-
Question- What things should be kept in mind while using a room heater?
answer- Room heater is a great electronic device to protect from cold. However, it is important to be cautious during its use. If you have an old room heater in your house, then get it maintained before using it. Also, keep in mind in which part of the house you are using it. A little carelessness can cause a fire in the house.
Some more precautions can be seen in the graphic below.
If you have children or pets in your home, take extra caution while using the room heater. Do not leave children alone in a room with a room heater.
Question- What things should be kept in mind while buying a new room heater?
answer- If you want to buy a room heater, first look at the size of your room. Buy room heater accordingly. If the room is small then do not choose a big or high voltage heater. Apart from this, keep some other things in mind before buying. See them in the graphic below-
Apart from this, keep the basic things in mind while using the room heater.
- Always use high rated 16 ampere plug and switch for room heater. There is a risk of short circuit due to excess load in a 5 amp plug.
- Always keep the room heater on the floor. Never spread a rug, carpet or cloth under it.
- Buy only a room heater of a trusted brand approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Never be tempted by cheap.
Question- If you have a medium sized room, then how many watts of room heater should you buy for it?
answer- You should buy room heater according to your room. The capacity of a room heater depends on its wattage. Understand this from the points given below-
- If the size of the room is 100 square feet i.e. 10*10, then a room heater with power rating between 1000 watts (W) to 1500 watts is sufficient. This will quickly heat the room temperature. Also it will not consume much electricity. It is perfect for office cabins, small rooms.
- If the size of the room is between 100-200 square feet, then a room heater of 2000 watts to 2500 watts is sufficient. It will heat the room sufficiently in 15-20 minutes. This watt room heater is a great option for a living room or a large bedroom.
- For large rooms or open spaces, a heater of 3000 watts or more is required. People often use it in open terraces or big halls.
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