Like all complex devices, it needs to be set up correctly otherwise the information received could prove to be inaccurate. Generally, the manufacturer documentation will ensure the device is fitted correctly in most situations where a pressed steel radiator is installed. The pressed steel radiator tends to be the most common form of heat emitter for many installations, although some older installations might have cast iron radiators or underfloor heating, which require a different approach.

Heat Cost Allocators are designed to help the end user understand the amount of heat being released from the heating system. It’s not totally accurate but will provide a very good indication of the energy being used. This transparency is increasingly important as part of our efforts to manage climate change, and the recently updated Heat Regulations will require many installations to ensure users understand their energy consumption.