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Understanding BTU's Part II: Space Heaters

How should BTU's factor in choosing a space heater from Gas Products Co.?  First you will need to consider what kind of space you are heating.  If you're looking for a heater to warm a warehouse-style room in which the doors are being opened and shut frequently, you'll want to look into commercial space heaters.  These heaters give out radiant heat, which means that the warmth is absorbed into the walls and other surrounding matter before being re-emitted into the room, creating a very comfortable temperature even in cavernous spaces.  For more private uses such as family rooms, you'll want to choose a residential heater.  To factor in the BTU's, you will first need to acertain the cubic feet of the room you wish to heat.  To do this, measure the length, width, and height of the room in feet and multiply those numbers together.  For example, if you intend to heat a room that is 6' wide and 8' long with 9' ceilings, the cubic volume is 432' cubic feet.  You will need to multiply this number by a heating factor according to what heat zone of the United States you live in.  To determine your heating zone, and for more information on determining your BTU needs, visit this website .

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:13:38