Can anyone recommend the best brand or type for a cost efficent electric radiator?
We have just taken on a new property, but one of the rooms has no heating and the...
Sue S. replied:
Talk to Leslie Parr .
Robert J. replied:
http://www.snhtradecentre.co.uk/.../dimplex-arlwp800 ti... This is one we've spotted that seems to tick alot of boxes, The problem with the larger models 2-3 kwh are the running costs, as we need to make it as 'tenant proof' as possible, and assume a tenant may leave it on for long periods Downside could be the amount of heat it kicks out, but for a small bedroom it should be sufficient Anyone used something similar?
Jason M. replied:
Saw these displayed in an electrical merchants - look very professional and robust - expensive to start - but way cheaper than running new plumbing in etc... Just Google "elnur oil filled designer aluminium electric radiator" eg: http://www.heatandplumb.com/.../Elnur_Thermal_Radiator.html
Ian M. replied:
Jason McCarthy, the Elnur ones are similar in appearance to the Farho ones. I was told that the quality is mediocre, which is why I bought Farho. These certainly heat & warm room quickly - cant tell about running costs yet but I only needed a 1.5 kw rad where normally I would have needed 3.0 kw.
Pat F. replied:
Hi Robert, I'd question your gas blokes statement as to suggest adding a single rad would result in you needing to replace the boiler. Cost effective and electric radiators don't really go hand in hand but the oil filled electric ones on wheels are "s upposed to be" better (I don't know). Selco have often got these piled up for around £25-£30 ish + vat and I've seen a smaller one (1.5Kw) in Aldi this week (last Saturday) for around £20-£25 from memory and the same thing in Argos is £40-£50. The convection types are generally cheaper but when you leave your socks and undies on those you're far more likely to burn the house down (I once managed to set fire to a coat which I left on one "just for a minute" before taking a phone call and forgetting all about it!). Personally I'd pull up some boards to locate the nearest flow and return pipes then tee into there with a couple of 15 mm push-fit plastic pipes to feed a new rad. All materials almost certainly under £100 (depending on size of rad or course). Tagging Steve Griffiths for a second opinion as I know he loves working with push-fit wink emoticon