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250W radiator/heater..???

Am looking for a low powered radiator to warm through an airing cupboard occasionally, now that the copper cylinder has exited owing to the installation of a new combi boiler.

The smallest I can find is 450w but this strikes me as too much for such a confined space. Can anyone tell me if an electric radiator or heater is available in the 200w - 300w range..??

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  • Jnelhams
    Jnelhams Posts: 1,363 Forumite
    Have a look for one of these, they come in various power levels 60W and up.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tubular-Heater-3Ft-Watts-Cream/dp/B001HB47RS/ref=pd_sim_kh_16
    My Mind wanders, if found please return.
  • Richard_SM_2
    Richard_SM_2 Posts: 14 Forumite
    edited 4 January 2012 at 10:27PM
    If it has a reasonable thermostat does the power rating really matter that much? Just put it on the lowest setting ... it'll warm up then as temperature rises the stat will trigger off. Better to over-spec and it switch itself off than have to leave an under-spec heater working hard and never quite making it. Presume you're thinking of a small oil filled electic radiator. I've been pleased with the 700w oil filled radiator Tesco sell under their 'Value' brand for £19.99 ... its small, safe, portable (good handle to move if hot) and would be ideal to warm up an airing cupboard occasionally. Only a 6ft lead though, but not a problem if you have socket in/near cupboard.

    EDIT:
    Here's the link. It looks big in the picture, but its only about 14 inches high (I've just measured it)

    Google 'Tesco Value oil filled radiator'
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