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Electric Heating.
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I'm currently refurbishing a flat for rental and there is no available gas supply. I am considering junking the night storage heaters and going for programmable slim line electric radiators. Does anybody have experience of this scenario or could suggest a good product.
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Sam...if you go with the heaters you describe you will have to have an Economy 10 meter fitted..this gives 5 hours overnight (for water heating in your case)..3 hours in the afternoon and 2 hours in the evening. Because these heaters warm up on demand as opposed to storing heat overnight they are more controllable but more expensive to use outside allocated...
09:46 Sun 03rd Sep 2017
Sam...if you go with the heaters you describe you will have to have an Economy 10 meter fitted..this gives 5 hours overnight (for water heating in your case)..3 hours in the afternoon and 2 hours in the evening.Because these heaters warm up on demand as opposed to storing heat overnight they are more controllable but more expensive to use outside allocated off peak hours.They work well if your lifestyle and heating needs are not to a set pattern.We would look at Dimplex units but there are many available.Choose one with a decent guarantee and use a registered contractor who will certify the installation.