Which Electric Radiator?

traybee

I'm looking to buy an Electric radiator but unsure where to start. It is to keep a conservatory heated over the winter.
So many Electric Radiators to choose from, but I am unsure where to start?

Astria

A standard oil filled radiator is probably best for just keeping a room upto temperature just be warned that it won't be cheap.

Alnat1

How warm does the conservatory need to be kept and why?

Trying to keep a glass room heated over winter using electricity will be very expensive and any electric radiator will be struggling to raise the temperature more than a few degrees.

matelodave

It doesn't really matter what electric radiator or heater you buy, all of them will provide 1kwh of heat for 1kwh f electricity and so they'll all cost the same to run.

The only subtle difference is that some may have a timer and most have a thermostat, so there's no point whatsoever in spending a lot of money. As said above, there is probably no more expensnisve way to heat a conservatory than using an electric heater

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Alnat1 said:

How warm does the conservatory need to be kept and why?

Trying to keep a glass room heated over winter using electricity will be very expensive and any electric radiator will be struggling to raise the temperature more than a few degrees.

Take your point entirely. However, even in winter there are plenty of days that are sunny enough to raise the conservatory temperature up to a "nearly" comfortable level. Those are the days I heat mine - i.e. the "not quite warm enough" days. But yes, if you try and heat the conservatory day-in day-out regardless of the weather you can easily spend an absolute fortune (and still not get the conservatory warm enough on many cold, dark winter days).

doodling

Hi,

Bestelectricradiators1 said:

Choosing the right electric radiator for your conservatory can be straightforward if you consider a few key points. Firstly, make sure the radiator is the right size for your space to ensure efficient heating. Look for models with programmable timers and thermostats for better control and energy savings. Also, consider the design to match your conservatory's style.

Remember, consulting with professionals can also help get you the best fit for your needs.

The size of the radiator makes no difference to the efficiency of the heating in an engineering sense, you still get 1kWh of heat for 1kWh of electrical energy in.  The size might make a difference to whether you can maintain the temperature you want but that is a different thing.

Timers and thermostats might be helpful but are pretty much mandated for most heaters now by law so the absence of them should be a warning to the purchaser rather then their presence being seen as a benefit.

Style is a matter of taste of course and I can't see how a professional could help with that.

In summary, don't bother with a professional (unless the heater will be permanently installed in which case you may need to comply with wiring regulations).

Scot_39

Apart for aesthetics - size can matter.

I trust and like my branded full size oil filled radiator - 3 power level upto just over 2 kW total - and I used to leave it on low power (0.9) low thermostat / frost protection settings overnight on it's in built timer when away in winter.

But having tried and nearly returned a cheapish mini oil filled one (0.6kW) radiator - that should have been powerful enough for a small room if on long enough - it has sadly hit it's thermal cut out occasionally. So could in general say would not recommend some of the small 'mini' ones ( I looked at other similar reviews - some were also being returned for same reason ) - not for reliable unattended use like pre heating on a timer - anyway. 

Spoonie_Turtle

Bestelectricradiators1 said:

Remember, consulting with professionals can also help get you the best fit for your needs.

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