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running costs

The running costs of the radiators are strongly influenced by the insulation levels of a property or development. The greater the level of heat loss within a property then more electricity will be consumed by the radiator, as it has to work harder to maintain the room temperature. If the insulation values are very high then the radiator will reach the desired temperature faster and maintaining the temperature will be easier as heat loss is minimal, therefore the radiator will consume less electricity.

Radiator SizeInput   kW Very Poor Insulation,solid walls and singleglazed.
Cost to run per hour
Modern Insulation0.6UFactor (average10 year old properties)
Cost to run per hour
Advanced Insulation0.19UFactor (current building regulations)
Cost to run per hour
      
31000.9 11.3p7.5p5.7p
31401.5 18.9p12.5p9.5p
31601.518.9p12.5p9.5p
32002.025.2p16.6p12.6p
         
41001.5 18.9p12.5p9.5p
41402.0 25.2p16.6p12.6p
41602.0 25.2p16.6p12.6p
42002.8 35.3p23.3p17.6p
      
60400.9 11.3p7.5p5.7p
60600.9 11.3p7.5p5.7p
60801.5 18.9p12.5p9.5p
61002.0 25.2p16.6p12.6p
61402.8 35.3p23.3p17.6p
61602.8 35.3p23.3p17.6p
    • Approximate running costs per hour & assume correct radiator size in relation to heat losses
    • one-kilowatt hour equal to 12.6 pence (excluding vat),
    • 12.6 pence is based on Scottish & Southern Standard Electric Fuel Tariff and correct as at Sept 08
    • These running costs should be used as a guideline only and are not definitive.
    • Running costs will differ slightly depending on the tariff of electricity suppliers.

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