Pifco 2kW Oil Filled Radiator with 24hr Timer 203878
Product Description
The Pifco 203878 is a portable oil filled radiator with a built-in 24-hour timer and three heat settings. It operates without a fan, producing steady, silent warmth through convection, and...
Specifications
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 580(H) x 495(W) x 240(D)mm
- Material
- Metal
- Warranty
- 1 Year Parts & Labour
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Product Description
The Pifco 203878 is a portable oil filled radiator with a built-in 24-hour timer and three heat settings. It operates without a fan, producing steady, silent warmth through convection, and runs from a standard plug socket with no hardwired installation required.
In a catering environment this type of unit is most commonly used in back-of-house areas rather than the kitchen itself — staff rooms, changing areas, dry stores, small offices, or covered outdoor break areas where supplementary heat is useful during colder months. The oil-filled design retains heat well and continues to emit warmth for a period after the unit is switched off or the thermostat cycles down, which helps to maintain a consistent ambient temperature without constant power draw.
Practical points worth noting:
- Runs from a standard 13A plug socket — no installation required
- Built-in castors allow the unit to be repositioned as needed
- 24-hour timer supports scheduled heating to reduce unnecessary running costs
- No fan means no air movement — useful in areas where dust or food debris is a concern
- Plug and cable store away neatly when the unit is not in use
It is worth being realistic about scale. This is a domestic-grade unit suited to smaller enclosed spaces. It is not intended to heat a large kitchen or a substantial commercial area. For larger back-of-house spaces, a higher-output solution would be more appropriate.
If you are unsure whether this unit fits your site's requirements, the team is happy to point you in the right direction.
Key Features
- 2kW oil filled heating element with silent convection operation
- Built-in 24-hour timer for scheduled on and off cycles
- Three heat settings for adjustable output to suit conditions
- Integrated castors for easy repositioning without tools
- Standard 13A plug connection with cable storage when not in use
Operational Benefits
- Provides consistent background heat in staff rooms and back-of-house areas
- Timer function reduces unnecessary running costs during unmanned periods
- Silent operation avoids air movement in areas where cleanliness matters
- No hardwired installation means quick deployment across different spaces
- Retained heat after cycling reduces energy use while maintaining comfort
Specifications
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 580(H) x 495(W) x 240(D)mm
- Material
- Metal
- Warranty
- 1 Year Parts & Labour
- Weight
- 7.35kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Not as a primary heat source for the kitchen itself. Oil filled radiators of this output are better suited to adjacent back-of-house areas such as staff rooms, dry stores, or small offices. Commercial kitchens typically generate significant heat from equipment and require controlled ventilation rather than supplementary heating.
- As a guide, a 2kW oil filled radiator is generally suited to smaller enclosed rooms — typically up to around 20 square metres in a reasonably insulated space. For larger or poorly insulated areas, a higher-output unit would be more practical.
- Yes, in practical terms the timer allows you to set heating periods to match staff occupancy — for example, warming a rest room before a shift starts and switching off automatically afterwards. This avoids the unit running unattended and helps keep running costs in check.