Subtleties of the choice of seat heating

Most often, the seat drivers heat the "fifth point". In general, until the car warms up, you can freeze and even get sick. Trying to load the stove and turn it on to the maximum-no way out, at least you will not get the desired result. There is a practical solution: installation of seat heating. These designs are built and in the form of capes. Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Heated Cape: Features

All models differ in a set of functions and features, but they all have one thing in common:

• Fabric base: made of durable material, usually additionally equipped with water-repellent properties.
• Heating elements. This is either a metal insulated wire or carbon fiber.
• Thermal sensor: you control the entire system with it.

The cape is fixed with special belts and is connected to the cigarette lighter. The difference between the built-in models is that they are mounted under the seat trim and are connected to the onboard network. And this option is most often chosen for heating the rear seats.

The advantages of using such devices:

• Regardless of the weather outside, you will always be warm.
• The seat material is additionally protected against wear.
• You don’t need to wait for the entire cabin to warm up.

You can take a cape with you to the office and install it on a work chair, though you will need a cigarette lighter adapter for this. It is easily removed and installed.

Secrets of the right choice: what is really important

Of course, you will find a very large range of similar products. And it is true. Such devices are now very popular, so each manufacturer is trying to release a model with its own differences and advantages. So, discard all marketing tricks and consider what is really important when choosing heated seats.

Material of manufacture of the case itself

In the case of a cape, the whole system is in plain sight, so it is easy to smear it, inadvertently shed coffee. To minimize the possible consequences, choose a model of artificial nubuck. It has water-repellent properties, does not ignite.

Heating Element Material

There are two options: metal or carbon fiber. Even without going into the school curriculum, we all know how permanent loads act on metal. But it is the seat that is constantly exposed to external influences. Therefore, it is better to choose models from carbon material. It weighs little, has a wide temperature range for work, has increased strength.

Availability of fixation belts

Some models are limited to only the minimum number of belts that fix only the back of the chair, and the seat mats are left free. This is not only inconvenient, but also contributes to accelerated wear of the cover.

It is better to buy a cape, which is also equipped with clamps and on the seat.

Thermal sensor and temperature controller

Budget heater options may not be equipped with thermal sensors. We advise you to invest in a device with this mechanism. And this is not an increase in comfort, and even the issue is not functionality. This is a basic feature due to which possible overheating can be prevented. Too intense heating can, on the contrary, even harm human health.

With the help of a temperature controller, you will choose the most comfortable mode of operation.

Power

With built-in heaters, the nominal heating power ranges from 40 to 100 watts, for covers and capes it may be a little less, in the region of 20-30 watts, but this does not mean that such heaters will warm slightly, just the heating process will take several more time-up to 5 minutes. By the way, for a faster warm-up it is recommended to sit on the seat immediately after the heating is turned on.

Heated child seat

In general, the choice of heater for a child seat is no different from the principles of choice for ordinary seats. There are some amendments. The thermostat is already required. Pay attention to the main fabric, which in this case must pass air and have water-conducting properties.

So, with the proper use of seat heating, you can make your life much easier and save yourself from possible diseases.

With delivery in Ukraine, seat heating can be bought in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa at 130.com.ua.

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