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Central Heating BTU question
bigstevex
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Just had first quote today for full central heating install, but they just measured the biggest rads that would fit the spaces, i always thought they were meant to measure the room so they can calculate the amount of watts/btus required to heat the room?
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Yes and theres more to it than just the size of the room as well. They are prolly working on the theory that the biggest most efficient rad they can fit won't give problems with you complaining that its cold later on. But they've increased their material price to you by doing it and deprived you of usable wallspace (I guess) in the process. Still the Q will do for comparison purposes I guess.Just had first quote today for full central heating install, but they just measured the biggest rads that would fit the spaces, i always thought they were meant to measure the room so they can calculate the amount of watts/btus required to heat the room?
CheersThe difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein0 -
That's what i thought, outside walls patio/french doors etc all affect it! I'll see what the other quotees do
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Just had first quote today for full central heating install, but they just measured the biggest rads that would fit the spaces, i always thought they were meant to measure the room so they can calculate the amount of watts/btus required to heat the room?
they should measure the room correctly ..how many outside walls ..windows etc etc ....fitting a rad that way to big is not very helpfull it will just make the room get to warm ..X British Gas engineer and X BG sales adviser.
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Get some more quotes and rule these people outJust had first quote today for full central heating install, but they just measured the biggest rads that would fit the spaces, i always thought they were meant to measure the room so they can calculate the amount of watts/btus required to heat the room?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
comfort conditions-the basic requirements
Temperature and air changes on which heat loss calculations should be based
Living room 21 degrees
dining room 21
bedroom 18
hall 18
bathroom 22
kitchen 18
toilet 18X British Gas engineer and X BG sales adviser.
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