Convector heater - 5kw??

Just_Passing_Bi

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?

rustyboy21

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

Buy some oil filled radiators. This is going to be expensive to run though.

DTDfanBoy

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

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.

sk240

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

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

Ectophile

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).

Ben84

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.