Aug 09, 2012 · A baseboard heater, hair dryer, toaster, boiler or electric mat floor generate the same amount of BTUs per Watt whether you are heating a wire, or a wire heats air or water and then forces it through tubing in a floor. So hydronic, air heated floors or electric mats are effectively the same in efficiency.
Read MoreJul 25, 2012 · I am currently adding a second floor to my house in Massachusetts. My old oil boiler is at the very end of its life and we are exploring many options. Here are some more details. - We have forced hot water baseboard throughout the first floor. We have a few options on the second floor, the easiest of which is to just install similar baseboards. The current …
Read MoreFeb 12, 2018 · When to Install an Electric Boiler: Spot Heating. Electric boilers shine when warm floors are desired in specific areas of an existing home. For homes that already have a heating system, adding another room or perhaps a four-season porch will require heat in order to use the space year-round in cold climates.
Read MoreApr 29, 2019 · This floor standing electric boiler offers close to 100 percent efficiency levels. The Heatrae comes with energy ratings of C and D, delivering on your heating and hot water needs impeccably. This electric boiler is also budget-friendly, with variants rated 6 …
Read MoreJan 24, 2018 · I shorted wire at boiler to keep heat on so heat can reach to second floor. I waited until 70 degree on second floor and first floor temp. was 75 degree which did not change much that what is was set before. It seems that first floor current 75 degree setting is keep shutting off boiler before it reaches upstairs and upstairs never gets heat.
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