Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

What wattage stove do I need?

  • 05-02-2014 9:54pm
    #1
    Jane98
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 570 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I want to buy a non-boiler stove to heat a large open plan kitchen & living area that measures 45sq.m. The room will have 2 external walls one of which will be almost entirely glass. I have looked at different site calculators and their wattage recommendations vary from 4.5 kw to 9kw.

    Can anyone advice which calculator would be the best indicator?


Comments

  • #2
    esox28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 800 ✭✭✭esox28


    ground floor

    2.4 metres high
    20 m2 floor area
    9m of cavity wall
    4m2 of double glazed windows

    heat loss given @ 2480 watts

    approx calculation with the figures given.

    generally a stoves quoted heat output is given as a maximum load, which the manufacturers calculate using fuels with high calorific values such as anthracite or coal. therefore i would recommend a 5 - 6kw.

    hope this helps


  • #3
    sawdoubters
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭sawdoubters


    I would try and go with gas or propane you would be paying 1.80 hour for electric

    http://www.bonkers.ie/compare-gas-electricity-prices/your-results/


Advertisement