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Default Tubular Heater for Airing Cupboard

Cokey wrote:

I need a tubular heater for a new airing cupboard. The cupboard is
approx 100cm (w) x 100cm (d) x 250cm (h). I see that standard tubular
heaters come in 60w, 120w, 180w etc. What will I need to keep the
airing cupboard nice and warm? Will 60w be enough?

Does anyone know where I can find a tubular heater with built-in
thermostat? If I cant find one with built-in then I will get a plug-in
type of thremostat to go with it.


Hi Marc,

You could try this type of thing:
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Ind...m_1/index.html

It's impossible to say how powerful a heater you need, it depends on
how well insulated the cupboard is (and how hot you want it). I'd go
for a more powerful one and let the thermostat look after the
temperature control.

Martin