Storage/panel heaters but why aren't people installing heat pump Aircon units?

mmmmikey

chris_n said:

So instantaneous power is about 800w?

I'll check this properly tomorrow. When you first turn the heater on it whirs and clicks for a few minutes to get itself to the starting blocks, and then starts to output heat. That 0.208kWh includes 2 or 3 minutes of whirring and clicking and the rest of the time actually heating. It's the power when heating I guess you're interested in, which may or may not be the same as the initial power. Hope this makes sense?

chris_n

mmmmikey said:

chris_n said:

So instantaneous power is about 800w?

I'll check this properly tomorrow. When you first turn the heater on it whirs and clicks for a few minutes to get itself to the starting blocks, and then starts to output heat. That 0.208kWh includes 2 or 3 minutes of whirring and clicking and the rest of the time actually heating. It's the power when heating I guess you're interested in, which may or may not be the same as the initial power. Hope this makes sense?

Yes that makes sense and yes that's what I'm interested in.

chris_n

@mmmmikey
Any update on how this is performing? 

mmmmikey

Sorry - forgot to update. It's working well - peak power is about 820W, only uses slightly less as it's initialising. Consistently using about 0.2kWh for a 15minute burst of heat which is plenty to heat the bedroom in the morning.

Mstty

mmmmikey said:

Sorry - forgot to update. It's working well - peak power is about 820W, only uses slightly less as it's initialising. Consistently using about 0.2kWh for a 15minute burst of heat which is plenty to heat the bedroom in the morning.

Good info.

We have ordered ours for the gym they had a refurbished deal for £500.

It say dehumidifier as well is that correct?

mmmmikey

Mstty said:

It say dehumidifier as well is that correct?

Yes, it has a dehumidifier setting, although I haven't tried it yet. All good so far.

Mstty

mmmmikey said:

Mstty said:

It say dehumidifier as well is that correct?

Yes, it has a dehumidifier setting, although I haven't tried it yet. All good so far.

Bought one ourselves for the external garage that has been converted. 

The only thing that concerns me is the two large 180mm holes close together on the wall and the brick stability in the middle.

What core bit did you buy?

mmmmikey

Whoops - sorry for the slow reply. I bought one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HTYIIVC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I already had a sutiable arbour and pilot bit. You'll need a big drill as well, and if you're not used to using this kind of kit some thought is needed to ensure that you don't break your wrist if the bit snatches. Basically, hold the drill so the side handle is pulling away from the hand you're holding it with. And eye protection is a must.

Holes that size create very little problem to the wall you're drilling, and with a diamond bit there's minimal vibration and risk of shaking the bricks between the two holes loose.

Lots of dust but it ended up being an easy enough job with the right tools.

Hope this helps, Mike

wrf12345

You do not actually need a big diamond core drill, you can mark up a circle and hammer-drill through a series of small holes and then overlap with a bigger drill to break out the circular bit of concrete... the small holes go through much quicker than the single big hole so it does not take that much longer.

Mstty

mmmmikey said:

Whoops - sorry for the slow reply. I bought one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HTYIIVC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

I already had a sutiable arbour and pilot bit. You'll need a big drill as well, and if you're not used to using this kind of kit some thought is needed to ensure that you don't break your wrist if the bit snatches. Basically, hold the drill so the side handle is pulling away from the hand you're holding it with. And eye protection is a must.

Holes that size create very little problem to the wall you're drilling, and with a diamond bit there's minimal vibration and risk of shaking the bricks between the two holes loose.

Lots of dust but it ended up being an easy enough job with the right tools.

Hope this helps, Mike

its in brilliant so far