Furnace BTUs 18 vs 30
We are narrowing down our trailer choices. The three we are looking at all have their manufacturer's version of an arctic package. Two of the three have 30 btu furnaces and one has an 18 btu. All t...
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"The closer the furnace is to 100% run time the more the comfort."
"With a larger furnace the tank heaters become even more necessary."
Huh? :h
You are going to have to help me out with those two statements. I would have to argue that a larger furnace that has to run significantly less to maintain the same temperature, in addition to being more efficient will generate less noise (a part of overall comfort).
A larger furnace, generating more heat, in no way necessitates a greater need for tank heaters. Most folks just crack the cabinet doors or a drawer or two to facilitate the abundant warm air's circulation. If anything a coach with a larger furnace might be just fine with no tank heaters.
I have tank heat but have yet to run it as the large (35K BTU) furnace keeps our little 24' C so toasty with minimal run time. On a typical night below freezing the furnace only kicks on a few times for 5 minutes with the thermostat set at 65. Less furnace is a problem not a solution.
As always.... Opinions and YMMV.
:C
"With a larger furnace the tank heaters become even more necessary."
Huh? :h
You are going to have to help me out with those two statements. I would have to argue that a larger furnace that has to run significantly less to maintain the same temperature, in addition to being more efficient will generate less noise (a part of overall comfort).
A larger furnace, generating more heat, in no way necessitates a greater need for tank heaters. Most folks just crack the cabinet doors or a drawer or two to facilitate the abundant warm air's circulation. If anything a coach with a larger furnace might be just fine with no tank heaters.
I have tank heat but have yet to run it as the large (35K BTU) furnace keeps our little 24' C so toasty with minimal run time. On a typical night below freezing the furnace only kicks on a few times for 5 minutes with the thermostat set at 65. Less furnace is a problem not a solution.
As always.... Opinions and YMMV.
:C
