For special applications and also used in the CRP panel . There are advantages from using extra large ceramic elements, which are manufactured by only a few ceramic heater makers. Ceramic heater manufacturers worldwide have standardized on the regular sized emitters in order for the variety of finished products to be able to be used interchangeably. Since the product originated in Europe, the standard size element was made to metric measurement which often times creates problems in adapting to American machines. Panel makers are now discovering that using LTE elements in large panels enable them to cover a specific area with less elements.
Less elements means less handling, less electrical connections, and lower maintenance.
Because LTE elements cost more than the standard size, actual savings from using large trough emitters is experienced through time and labor saved. The other advantages come from improved watt density, because larger elements, placed closer together, leave fewer gaps. It also provides for less difficulty in zoning because there are fewer elements to zone. ESE Short Stem Edison Screw Base Ceramic Heater . Used with a light bulb type socket and reflector, for pet and animal warming and many other uses.