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What is a BTU?

Sep 8, 2017 0-minute read
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In the fire industry, BTU stands for British Thermal Unit, which is a unit of energy equal to about 1.06 kilojoules. It is approximately the amount of energy needed to heat one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. You can compare fire features by their heat output potential, or BTU rating.