The bathroom radiator mainly works through three ways: heat conduction, convection and radiation.
Heat conduction is a fundamental part of its work. Radiators are usually made of metal materials, such as aluminum or steel. When hot water or hot steam enters the pipe inside the radiator, the heat is first transmitted through the pipe wall to the main part of the radiator. Because metals are good conductors of heat, they can transfer heat out quickly.
Convection is also critical in the operation of a bathroom radiator. As the heat sink heats up, the air around it heats up. Hot air is less dense and will naturally rise, and the surrounding cooler air will be replaced, forming a natural convection. This circulatory flow of air constantly carries heat to all corners of the bathroom, gradually heating up the entire space. For example, when you stand next to a bathroom radiator, you can clearly feel a heat flow upward, which is the effect of convection.
Radiation is also one of the ways bathroom radiators work. The high surface temperature of the radiator will radiate heat outward in the form of electromagnetic waves. This heat transfer method does not require a medium, and can directly transfer heat to nearby objects and the human body. When you walk into the bathroom, even if you have not yet felt the convection of hot air, you can immediately feel warm when you are near the radiator, which is the radiation at work. By working together in these three ways, the bathroom radiator can effectively increase the temperature of the bathroom and create a warm and comfortable bathing environment for people.