size of radiator

donko · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 4:52 pm Post Subject: size of radiator

I'm installing a new radiator in my garage conversion.The room measures 15ftx9ft and 8ft in height.The room will be fully insulated.What size of radiator will i need?.B&q calcs say 3500 btu.Does this sound ok?

Nige F · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 5:37 pm Post Subject:

Bit low

My trusty Mears says 4600 with one outside wall(insulated)

Expertboy · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:31 pm Post Subject:

3500?

Was that a rough guess or did they calculate that properly?

Better to be near 5000 btu as advised above.

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donko · Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 8:14 pm Post Subject:

Expertboy wrote:

3500?

Was that a rough guess or did they calculate that properly?

Better to be near 5000 btu as advised above.

Did the calcs online using their diy section.
What sort of size are we talking? I know you can get single or double rads?

Nige F · Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 8:04 am Post Subject:

donko wrote:

Expertboy wrote:

3500?

Was that a rough guess or did they calculate that properly?

Better to be near 5000 btu as advised above.

Did the calcs online using their diy section.
What sort of size are we talking? I know you can get single or double rads?

Stelrad compact K2- 1m. long x450mm. high double convector with grille+side panels

donko · Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:49 am Post Subject:

Nige F wrote:

donko wrote:

Expertboy wrote:

3500?

Was that a rough guess or did they calculate that properly?

Better to be near 5000 btu as advised above.

Did the calcs online using their diy section.
What sort of size are we talking? I know you can get single or double rads?

Stelrad compact K2- 1m. long x450mm. high double convector with grille+side panels

Ta for that