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Jim Alexander
 
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"Mike" wrote in message
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I have a conservatory which doesn't have any form of heating. Whats the
best/econmical way of heating it? Electric fan heaters? Oil filled
radiators?
Help advice is appreciated.

Really depends on factors such as how big it is, your lifestyle and your
existing heating system. If you have mains gas then use it. You could
extend your existing system but best make it a separate zone with its own
stat and/or timer. Incorporating a frost-stat is essential. Alternatively
consider mains gas radiant or convector heaters. Basically heating a
conservatory in winter up to comfort levels will be expensive, just less
expensive with gas. If only intermittantly occupied consider radiant
electric heating when occupied or a wood burning stove if its a large
conservatory. Radiant heat is quite effective and can be more economical
that heating the air and fabric up to temperature.

Jim A