So you’ve decided to take the plunge and install radiator heating in your home. Congratulations! You’re about to enter a whole new realm of comfort and energy savings. But before you get too far ahead of yourself, there’s one all-important question that needs to be answered: what size radiator do I need for my room?
It might seem like a fairly simple question, but it’s actually quite complex. The size of the radiator you choose will depend on several factors, such as the size of the room, the type of heating system you have, and the amount of heat you want to produce. Fortunately, with a little research and math (yes, math!) you can figure out exactly what size radiator is right for your space.
To start off, let’s talk about BTUs (British Thermal Units). BTUs are the unit used to measure how much heat energy is required to heat up a certain volume of air. For example, if you want your room to be heated up by 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit), then you need 10 BTU per cubic foot of air in that room. So if your room is 20 feet long by 10 feet wide by 8 feet high, that means it has 1600 cubic feet of air which requires 16000 BTU to heat it up by 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit). This number is important because it tells us how much energy we need from our radiator in order for it to effectively heat up our room.
Now that we know how much energy we need from our radiator, we can figure out which size will work best for us. Generally speaking, a standard radiator should be able to produce between 70 and 120 BTU per square foot. So if we take our example above where our room requires 16000 BTU in order to heat it up by 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit), then we need a radiator that is capable of producing at least 113 square feet (16000/140 = 113).
This calculation should give you an idea of the minimum size radiator needed for your space; however there are other factors that can further influence your decision such as building regulations or aesthetics. If these are important considerations for you then it might be best to consult an expert from Euroheat Australia – Perth based engineers & installers with 30 years experience designing & constructing hydronic heating & cooling systems – who can provide tailored advice on what size radiator would suit your needs best.
Now let’s look at what benefits installing radiators in your home can bring. The most obvious benefit is improved comfort; radiators provide consistent levels of warmth throughout all areas of the house as opposed to other types of heating systems which tend to concentrate their warmth in certain areas only. Additionally, radiators are more efficient than other types of heating systems; they use less energy and so reduce power bills over time – something which everyone can appreciate! Furthermore, they require less maintenance than other systems; they don’t require any special cleaning or upkeep like some other forms of heating do so they’re great if you’re looking for something easy and hassle free!
Finally – don’t forget about design! Radiators come in all shapes and sizes so there’s sure to be one out there that perfectly complements your interior style while still providing plenty of warmth!
So now that you know how big a radiator should be for your space and what benefits it can bring – why not get started? Euroheat Australia offer design & installation services tailored specifically for hydronic cooling & heating systems so contact them today and see how they can help make sure your home stays warm & cozy all year round!
