Radiatior / towel rail..what btu's or watts will i need please?
Question:hello, i want to buy a towel rail radiator for my bathroom which is 8ft by 8ft, how many watts or btu's will it need to be?
many thanks
debbie x
Answers:
Here are a couple of sites to check out:
zehnderamerica.com
comforthouse.com
Most radiators require a supply voltage of 120V and can be either plugged into a standard grounded GFCI outlet or they can be hardwired. You need a professional electrician to do the installation.
I have a Zehnder Universal (Swiss mfg) which requires
450 W or 1535 BTU's. It heats a room 50-60 square feet. So, you would need the next size up since you have 64 square feet.
Look for one with a count down timer to save energy and different levels with at least a 5 yr. warranty.
Your electrician should know the wattage or call some companies. They carry small, medium and large. There are many styles from contemporary to country.
Trax is another brand.
Plan on spending at least $1000.00.
Lots of luck. You will love it.
I would say about 2,000 BTUs will do you fine to get the room to normal room temp at 75% output.
However most people are happy to have the bathroom a few degrees cooler than the house so don't fret if you find the design you like and its only 1500 BTUs
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