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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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  • All electric heaters are 100% efficient

    Only if you consider electricity in to heat out. If you consider say electricity in to required heat out they come out somewhat lower than 100% - say when the weather gets warmer but the heater still draws the same energy overnight and emits the same amount of heat the following day.


    I've a feeling that building regs also have say as to the overall efficiency of heating systems - not to mention LOT 20.


       - Andy.
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  • All electric heaters are 100% efficient

    Only if you consider electricity in to heat out. If you consider say electricity in to required heat out they come out somewhat lower than 100% - say when the weather gets warmer but the heater still draws the same energy overnight and emits the same amount of heat the following day.


    I've a feeling that building regs also have say as to the overall efficiency of heating systems - not to mention LOT 20.


       - Andy.
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