I'm updating our A/C system in our home theater room. Our HVAC consultant requires the total BTUs of all equipment in our room. Is there a conversion table available from watts to BTUs? I would assume the efficiency of the equipment also plays a role. Thanks. Vito
V, The heat generated by your gear varies with too many variables to count. The general recommendation is to exhaust this heat. If your HVAC guy needs you to do calc work, you have the wrong HVAC guy...
Vmk, 1 watt delivered over 1 hour produces 3.414 BTUs. Amplifiers produce the most heat, are no more than 50% efficient, and tube amps operating in class A are the most inefficient. A 100 watt per channel class A tube amp probably generates 400 watts at idle which is 1366 BTUs.
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