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Convector heater - 5kw??

Just_Passing_Bi
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We live in an all electric property, currently, we have 2KW convector heaters throughout the property, but based on last years winter, difficult to keep the property warm, even with DG.

I don't think 2kw gives off enough heat, therefore, is it possible to buy 5kw wall mounted convector heaters?
I'm hopeless with technology, in addition, I suffer with MH issues, what may appear simple, I struggle with, may I ask, please be patient, thank you

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  • rustyboy21
    rustyboy21 Posts: 2,565 Forumite
    AFAIK the max you can get is 2kw.

    I think that is the max you can use on a UK, domestic electric circuit.

    Never seen one above that TBH
  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
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    Buy some oil filled radiators. This is going to be expensive to run though.
  • DTDfanBoy
    DTDfanBoy Posts: 1,704 Forumite
    There is a reasonable selection of 3kw heaters available, however you may also need to upgrade or add another circuit if you are running several. You electrician will be able to advise further.
  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    rustyboy21 wrote: »
    AFAIK the max you can get is 2kw.

    I think that is the max you can use on a UK, domestic electric circuit.

    Never seen one above that TBH
    3kW Max... 13 Amps @ 230V is 3kW.
    :footie:
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  • sk240
    sk240 Posts: 474 Forumite
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    If 2 kw isnt enough then your place must be vary badly insulated, do you have loft and cavity wall insulation? located any draughts? insulated loft hatch?
    ive got a maximum 1200w from my bedroom radiator and that starts to shut off the thermostatic valve in no time.
  • Just_Passing_Bi
    Just_Passing_Bi Posts: 435 Forumite
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    sk240 wrote: »
    If 2 kw isnt enough then your place must be vary badly insulated
    :(
    sk240 wrote: »
    do you have loft
    It's a flat
    sk240 wrote: »
    and cavity wall insulation?
    Yes
    sk240 wrote: »
    located any draughts?
    Yes
    sk240 wrote: »
    insulated loft hatch?
    It's a flat :)
    I'm hopeless with technology, in addition, I suffer with MH issues, what may appear simple, I struggle with, may I ask, please be patient, thank you
  • Ectophile
    Ectophile Posts: 8,306 Forumite
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    A 5kW heater, if you could find one, would have to be wired in to its own circuit. It's too much to connect to a normal ring.

    It would also be expensive to run, at about 80p/hour.

    3kW heaters should be more readily available, and can be plugged in (but you can only plug in a two on any one ring).
    If it sticks, force it.
    If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
  • Ben84
    Ben84 Posts: 3,069 Forumite
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    Ectophile wrote: »
    3kW heaters should be more readily available, and can be plugged in (but you can only plug in a two on any one ring).

    Although it would work, it would also greatly limit the amount of watts that can be used for other appliances on that ring.
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