CheapHeat furnace conversion
I was wondering if anyone has converted their factory installed LP furnace to the CheapHeat system. Seems like a very practical system when connected to shore power. No worrying about running out of g...
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Retired JSO wrote:
Your furnace will be close to 30-35,000 BTU.
I believe, Cheap Heat is about the same as the overpriced 120 volt electric heaters, so called produced by Amish Craftsman, to heat an entire home. The most heat they can supply is just over 5000 BTU. The same amount of heat a $39 Walmart space heater can supply. No where close to 30,000 BTU.
This is completely wrong. The 50A cheapheat system is roughly 5000 watts and runs 20A at 240VAC. Puts out approx. 16,000 BTU witch is roughly equal to a 26,000 BTU gas heater (60% efficient).
We installed the Cheapheat system about a year ago and could not be more pleased with it. Got rid of the 4 space heaters and the coach is warm and evenly heated throughout. Including the basement compartments. We have only used it in temps down to the low 20s but it was still cycling with significant off time so can go colder. This in a 38ft motorhome with 2 slides.
