KW - vs - room volume

[lauriehurman]

Hi All
I know absolutely nothing about heating, I've just started doing a bit of research into Heat Pumps. Is there a rule of thumb for KW of heating vs volume or floor area of room or house?
Any books or websites that would get me started would be appreciated.
Thanks
Laurie

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Hi Laurie, The following PDF and SAP database links gives you all the information you need to calculate the Special Assessment Procedure (SAP) Appendix Q for electrically driven heat pump requirements.

http://www.sap-appendixq.org.uk/documents/SAPQ_HP_Calculation_Methodology_19_02_2010.pdf

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