Electric heaters
Does anyone know of a electric heater with more than 1500 watts?
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
The "cheap heat" system is, in my opinion, the worst possible choice, particularly if you need redundancy.
If the power goes off, it doesn't "fail over" to the propane furnace.
No different than running a propane tank dry, just get up and flip the switch.
I believe that with a little brainstorming one could wire a 12 volt relay feed off a small transformer that provide that function.
It can not be run in series with the propane furnace, so it can not be used to reduce the heating bill from propane.
Why would you want to? It replaces burning propane. when electric mode 100 percent electric heat. if you ran in "series" you would be putting out a tremendous amount of heat. If you read about the product at all you would understand the electric element is an extension of the gas furnace.
It can not be run safely on a 15 amp circuit which eliminates using it at most private homes.
Just requires adding the correct outlet to your home pad, can't run AC on 15 amps either.
If you want heat through the duct work, replace the return air grill with twin window fans.
The 120 volt version can be replaced by a heat strip in the roof air. Cost is about $54.
The 20 amp/ 120 volt version will provide about 50 percent more heat, and heat the basement.rhagfo wrote:
I hope though a bit pricey, this will solve my need and be worry free.
The biggest plus is that it provides heat through the duct work, keeping the basement heated and pipes heated.
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