Electric Heating.

[sapelesam]

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.

[TonyV]

How many rooms do you need to heat and how many cubic meters do you need to warm + what part of the country are you in? i.e. South is warmer than North

[EDDIE51]

My sons house has no gas and the storage radiators are heated by heat pumps during the night using off peak electricity. It is cheap and efficient but you need good insulation.

[sapelesam]

Hi TonyV, the property is a 1950's well insulated flat in Lancashire. One bedroom, total floor area circa 50 sq m. I have looked at various heaters and prices but really need to find somebody who has experienced the swop. Efficiency, cost of usage etc.

[sapelesam]

Thanks also to Eddie.

[TonyV]

Sam without seeing property it's really impossible to give you an answer. I would put in dual meter - you pay less for electricity during the night - and just fit panel oil rads with thermostat

[TonyV]

If you are going to rent surely energy bills will be paid by the person / people you are renting to

[sapelesam]

Hi Tony, I'm actually renting the property to a close friend who is going through some tough times. I want to keep costs down for her and make the flat as comfy as possible for her. I was just hoping for first hand experience and maybe a product recommendation.

[Ryzen]

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.

[TonyV]

Sam you have best option from Ryz