Yvonne Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Can anyone tell me how much radiator output(W) we should install per cubic metre of space??Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jc Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 In the UK B&Q and Wickes supply leaflets to assist the calculation.I would suggest you try M.Bricolage or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 [quote]Can anyone tell me how much radiator output(W) we should install per cubic metre of space?? Thanks![/quote]It do not work like that,you have to know the room sizes.U values of the building,how many outside walls,window sizes, wood or concrete floors and other factors.happy plumbing/heating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvonne Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 Should have asked a plumber in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 [quote]Should have asked a plumber in the first place![/quote]Or better still a heating/ ventilation and mechanical service eng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jc Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 The British calculations take into account outside walls and insulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 funny this was mentioned in an article on saving heat in forgot were I read it yesterday. for british property working on an outside temp of minus 1c area of room ( lxbxh in feet x 4 gives the heat required in B.T.U. quote a rough guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@sarah Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 In the Uk plumbers and builders use a radiator calculator- it looks a bit like a circular slide rule- on which you enter all information ie no. of windows, outside walls, floor type ect. you can then read off the rad. size. you can get these at a plumbers merchants. I presume they have them in france too. But, if you are a complete novice you may be better employing an expert plumber/heating engineer as the last thing you want is for your house to have leaks ect and inefficient heating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Nott<P>Many Thanks<P><P>Charlie Nott<P><P><a target=_blank href="http:www.giteshols.com">www.giteshols.com<A><P> Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 There is an online calculator available at http://www.muswell-hill.com/foxandco/pages/calculating_radiator_sizes.htmThis gives both a finger in the air calculation for overall boiler size and a more precise calculator. It is designed for a UK house but would be close for a French house considering the winters here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter72 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 A rough guide is 35 watts M3 for north west France, works OK in 72, bit more for the east and a bit less for the south. There are maps around with the areas marked, one published some time ago in Maison et Travaux or one of the many heating supplements.RegardsPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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