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Radiator output for small bathroom

Possom
Possom Posts: 433 Forumite
A bathroom has no direct sunlight and measures approximately 1.5 metres x 1.8 metres (2.7 sqm or 29 sq foot).

Would one radiator which produces an output of 1192 W (4071 BTU) be adequate?

Thanks.

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  • DRP
    DRP Posts: 4,287 Forumite
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    What do BTU/W calculators tell you? There's loads of them online.

    Our old bathroom was n/east facing, with 3 external (Victorian) walls, and a roof that coyldn't be insulated very well due to its construction.

    We took the figure given by an online calculator (B&Q I think) and added about 50% ish, and it was toasty.
  • phil24_7
    phil24_7 Posts: 1,535 Forumite
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    There are plenty of BTU calculators online. Simple one just take in to consideration the 3 dimensions of the room. More complex ones will ask about the construction, orientation, insulation etc. Do a few and see what sort of readings you are getting. My initial hunch is that it should be okay.
  • Any
    Any Posts: 7,959 Forumite
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    As everyone else says...
    but 4k BTU for that size will be nice and warm. I've used these calculators quite a lot recently.
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