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Electric radiators - any + recomended suppliers

Dave Thomas
I've been asked to swap out some old, massive storage rads for slimline ones that can be run during the day. Having worked in a town where mains gas is king this is a new one on me, so I'm after suppliers/manufacturers that other forum readers have used and found reliable.. The ones I've looked at seem to have a maximum power of 2 or 2.5kw, clearly inadequate for space heating a downstairs room in a traditional ( ie, OLD) cottage. Clearly, I can't fill the house with 4kw heaters, but one larger on for the downstairs room may be an option if they are available? Does anyone know?

I'm going to look at the job tomorrow, but it appears to have one decent sized living space that rule of thumb calcs suggest around 4kw heat, 2 small bedrooms and a tiny kitchen. 

Just to be clear, I'm not after any advice on supply or exceeding  maximum demand etc: just the possible availability of  larger heaters than I've seen so far, and reliable products.
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    If a single heater of 2Kw to 2.5Kw is judged insufficient, I would simply install two such heaters, rather than look for something larger and non standard. Sophisticated controls do not always work as well as is claimed and two heaters give the option of using one only in moderate weather, and both in more severe weather.

    Do clarify with the customer as to exactly what they require. Do they want new storage heaters, or do they want direct acting non storage heaters.

    All electric heaters are 100% efficient, and the simple ones are very reliable.
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    If a single heater of 2Kw to 2.5Kw is judged insufficient, I would simply install two such heaters, rather than look for something larger and non standard. Sophisticated controls do not always work as well as is claimed and two heaters give the option of using one only in moderate weather, and both in more severe weather.

    Do clarify with the customer as to exactly what they require. Do they want new storage heaters, or do they want direct acting non storage heaters.

    All electric heaters are 100% efficient, and the simple ones are very reliable.
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