What is a BTU?
A BTU or British Thermal Unit is the amount of heat required to raise 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit. All gas appliances are rated in BTU’s/hr Input which is an approximation of the amount of gas consumed on full fire in one hour as expressed in terms of the heat potential of the gas. Depending on the design and efficiency of the appliance, a certain proportion of the heat generated from burning ends up as useful heat in the room (Heat Output) while some portion is lost to vents and chimneys (Flue Loss). All Valor models are tested and certified to Heater standards and therefore are rated for Heat Output. This is determined at full fire, without optional blowers and after the heater is up to operating temperatures.
British Thermal Unit. A standard unit for measuring a quantity of thermal energy. Electricity, natural gas or any other source of energy can be measured in BTUs. In scientific terms, it represents the amount of energy required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at sea level. One BTU is the equivalent of the heat given off by a single wooden kitchen match.
BTU stands for British Thermal Unit, which is a measurement of heat output. So how should BTUs factor in your purchase decision? Although the number of BTUs should increase as the main cooking surface increases, it is important to know that more BTUs do not necessarily mean a better performing grill. Our research indicates that having 100 BTUs per square inch of your primary cooking surface is ideal for optimum performance in a Fiesta grill. This BTU range will allow you to heat your grill high enough to sear a steak, and then lower the BTU output to maintain the ideal cooking temperature.
A BTU (British Thermal Unit) refers to the heating power of a gas appliance as measured by the amount of energy it produces in one hour. Technically, it is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. On average, a 10,000 BTU component can heat up approximately 500 square feet, depending on floor plan, windows, the room’s ceiling height, etc.
