There are various kind of kotatsu tables available on the market. The most important difference between the various tables that are used for kotatsus are the height and the size of the surfaces of the table top. One important thing that must be considered is when the table will likely be used for other reasons as well.

A few kotatsu tables allow the possibility to be used as a normal table, and even as a desk when the futon is still removed. The traditional Japanese heater tables are usually fairly low, at a height of about 40 centimeters or about 16 inches. It needs to be said that some tables that can be purchased online feature a heater, while others come stand-alone and ask you to purchase the heater separately. Buy kotatsu table here.

The kotatsu heater is the beating heart of a traditional Japanese heater. In the elderly days heaters used to be small stoves or furnaces, which were heated using coal. However, this caused serious health and safety concerns. Nowadays practically all kotatsus are heated with electrical warmth elements.

One should continue to be cautious to not accidentally touch the heat elements, as this can result in serious burns off. Sometimes a heater ceases functioning, in which case it ought to be replaced. This can easily be done by detaching the screws, and attaching a brand new heath element. Heaters can be found in 120V and/or 230V configuration and can be purchased separate from the futon and table.