Hi. My flat roofed kitchen (17sqm/40cubic m) is very cold and I want to get some heating in. I have a tiled floor with WarmUp underfloor heating which I'm using to take the edge off but I'm wary about the running costs. The biggest radiator I can find to fit the narrow wall space has a BTU of 3112, whereas the calculator tells me I need 6000 (http://www.bestheating.com/btu-calculator)
Plinth heaters seem to come recommended but against them is they're dust traps, there's a bit of noise from the fan and they can get sludged up.
I'm assuming an electric plinth heater is too expensive to run so I'm wondering whether my best bet is a hydronic plinth heater or the undersized radiator. Would the fan need an FCU or could I just plug it in? I have an available space on a double socket but not an FCU. Any advice or recommendations appreciated. Thanks.
Plinth heaters seem to come recommended but against them is they're dust traps, there's a bit of noise from the fan and they can get sludged up.
I'm assuming an electric plinth heater is too expensive to run so I'm wondering whether my best bet is a hydronic plinth heater or the undersized radiator. Would the fan need an FCU or could I just plug it in? I have an available space on a double socket but not an FCU. Any advice or recommendations appreciated. Thanks.
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