How would you heat a detached annexe?

[down2earth]

Hi all,

We are on the verge of having a detached (by about 30 metres) garage built which will have accommodation upstairs and a small bathroom, I'm trying to work out the best way to heat it, I don't want to start installing separate boilers, pumps etc for a wet system so I was wondering if there is anything suitable in the electrical line, I have seen some flat space heaters but I'm not sure if building control will think they are 'green' enough. I will probably have to have a small header tank above the bathroom for the shower as the mains pressure here is rubbish but I don't think there will be enough capacity for anything else. I'm going to be running a 16mm SWA to the garage so if needs be I can run something that has a reasonable load. Just wondering if anyone knew of anything new and exciting (and not too expensive) that might fit the bill.

Thanks
Down2earth.

 

[telectrix]

log burner.

 

[Amp David]

You're stuck with electric rads then

ROINTE - Low consumption heating system - Radiators - Towel Rails - Water Heaters - Ecologic, Safe y Efficient

 

[Adam W]

I was going to suggest a log burner as well - you could make briquettes out of junk mail.

 

[rmaynard]

Have sent you a PM

 

[hopko]

Rointe are a good heater, and alot more efficient than a panel heater or the like.

 

[sedgy34]

Hi all,

We are on the verge of having a detached (by about 30 metres) garage built which will have accommodation upstairs and a small bathroom, I'm trying to work out the best way to heat it, I don't want to start installing separate boilers, pumps etc for a wet system so I was wondering if there is anything suitable in the electrical line, I have seen some flat space heaters but I'm not sure if building control will think they are 'green' enough. I will probably have to have a small header tank above the bathroom for the shower as the mains pressure here is rubbish but I don't think there will be enough capacity for anything else. I'm going to be running a 16mm SWA to the garage so if needs be I can run something that has a reasonable load. Just wondering if anyone knew of anything new and exciting (and not too expensive) that might fit the bill.

Thanks
Down2earth.

we fitted electric heaters on some apartments that didnt have gas they were very good and slimline im not a fan with electric heaters but these we cool (CREDA) YOU CAN WIRE THEM ALL BACK TO A PROGRAMMER TOO

 

[Wiredspark]

You can use either Air source heat pumps but can be a bit noisey or if you go down the route of storage heating install, fan assisted as these have a much higher EPC rating that conventional convection based units.

 

[steve447]

You're stuck with electric rads then

ROINTE - Low consumption heating system - Radiators - Towel Rails - Water Heaters - Ecologic, Safe y Efficient

do you reckon one of them small 330w ones would do OK in a log cabin about 5m x 5m ?

 

[truckster]

Depends on the situation. No of windows, insulation etc. I used the Rointe gear and it's very good and low running costs. Contact them and they will tell you what size you need.