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Electric radiators - any + recomended suppliers

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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    I've replaced plenty of chunky old storage heaters with new Dimplex Quantum heaters - a slimmer line more modern, better thermostatically controlled storage heater with a top up day time heat available as well. Biggest are 3kW but not cheap.  Customers have always liked the improved control with the added benefit of an integral fan heater to cope with cool autumn spring mornings.  Not cheap to run but more flexible than the old blocks that they replace. Well engineered but just far too many little screws holding all the panels in. You'll also need a peak supply nearby as well as off peak.
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  • Former Community Member
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    I've replaced plenty of chunky old storage heaters with new Dimplex Quantum heaters - a slimmer line more modern, better thermostatically controlled storage heater with a top up day time heat available as well. Biggest are 3kW but not cheap.  Customers have always liked the improved control with the added benefit of an integral fan heater to cope with cool autumn spring mornings.  Not cheap to run but more flexible than the old blocks that they replace. Well engineered but just far too many little screws holding all the panels in. You'll also need a peak supply nearby as well as off peak.
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