Ayuh,.... So what's the Question,..??
Ya rip out the hydronic system, hang the new electric baseboards, wire 'em up, 'n hope yer electrical entrance is big enough to handle the added load...
From water baseboard, to electric baseboard heating...
I have googled the vs many a times, and this is not that type of thread. I currently own a 900+ sf cape cod which has 2 types of heating sources. The 2 bedrooms upstairs have electric baseboard heating, with the water baseboard heating located downstairs.
The downstairs is powered by an oil furnace which also heats up my water and is driving me nuts, lol. The system was installed brand new in early 04', with a 20+ year old 275 gallon oil tank that is outside. The filter is also outside, but with heat tape, and very well insulated. Yet, it still freezes!
I live in the sate of Delaware, and the past 2 winters, we have had a pretty calm winter, and nothing like this year.
Now, the reason I'm converting to electric baseboard is very simple, I own a small house which is on concrete slab. I need to replace the oil tank, the blower housing plus my expansion tank. That right there is around 3g's. Plus, no more hear that heater turn on, God cant stand it.
The cost of yearly maintnance, plus oil cost has reached a limit in me, and Im do.
What I have not found is anything actully doing such a convertion, in such a small house as mine. If any has done such a conversion, or know of someone that has in the Delaware valley, plus give me some of the feed back.
I already know of the pros, and cons on the conversion.
Thanks for any replies...
The downstairs is powered by an oil furnace which also heats up my water and is driving me nuts, lol. The system was installed brand new in early 04', with a 20+ year old 275 gallon oil tank that is outside. The filter is also outside, but with heat tape, and very well insulated. Yet, it still freezes!
I live in the sate of Delaware, and the past 2 winters, we have had a pretty calm winter, and nothing like this year.
Now, the reason I'm converting to electric baseboard is very simple, I own a small house which is on concrete slab. I need to replace the oil tank, the blower housing plus my expansion tank. That right there is around 3g's. Plus, no more hear that heater turn on, God cant stand it.
The cost of yearly maintnance, plus oil cost has reached a limit in me, and Im do.
What I have not found is anything actully doing such a convertion, in such a small house as mine. If any has done such a conversion, or know of someone that has in the Delaware valley, plus give me some of the feed back.
I already know of the pros, and cons on the conversion.
Thanks for any replies...
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Ya rip out the hydronic system, hang the new electric baseboards, wire 'em up, 'n hope yer electrical entrance is big enough to handle the added load...
Just looking to see if anyone around my area has done the conversion. I know it's not recommend for the colder parts of the country, or in larger homes.
FHW is the BEST heating method available.Just looking to see if anyone around my area has done the conversion. I know it's not recommend for the colder parts of the country, or in larger homes.
Fuel oil appliances (to heat the water) and tanks are a major PITA.
If you're willing to spend a small wad... fix the actual problem:
http://ecomfort.com/eb-ma-10-warmflo-modulating-electric-heating-boiler-34000btu-240v-10kw-3145.html
http://www.heatersplus.com/products/boiler.html
(you may still have issues with amperage available)
I have never seen such a system, and I have asked if such a system ever existed. Never got an answer, and was always giving the $10+K options.FHW is the BEST heating method available.
Fuel oil appliances (to heat the water) and tanks are a major PITA.
If you're willing to spend a small wad... fix the actual problem:
http://www.heatersplus.com/products/boiler.html
(you may still have issues with amperage available)
You just put a smile on my face.
So whats your electric rate, and what did you pay per gallon last delivery.
Electric baseboard may be cheaper to use then an electric boiler. Since with baseboard you can have a thermostat in every room, and only heat the rooms you want, and to a different temp in each room. unless you zone the baseboard system, using an electric boiler will still have you heating each room to the same temp.
Electric baseboard may be cheaper to use then an electric boiler. Since with baseboard you can have a thermostat in every room, and only heat the rooms you want, and to a different temp in each room. unless you zone the baseboard system, using an electric boiler will still have you heating each room to the same temp.
I am on a budget for my electricity at $98 a month, and $395 for 100 gallons of heating oil last week. I liking the electric boiler option, since I wouldn't have to worry about a frozen line, or the sound of the system.So whats your electric rate, and what did you pay per gallon last delivery.
Electric baseboard may be cheaper to use then an electric boiler. Since with baseboard you can have a thermostat in every room, and only heat the rooms you want, and to a different temp in each room. unless you zone the baseboard system, using an electric boiler will still have you heating each room to the same temp.
Did I mention the heater is located right in my kitchen.
Short fills are charged a higher per gallon rate. your electric bill/statement still has the rate they charge you posted on it. Your electric bill will go up a lot after you switch to an electric boiler.
$35.27 for 1,000,000 BTUs deliver by oil at $3.95 a gallon. If your electric is under $0.12 per KWH all charges included, then electric will be cheaper. Of course, if you got 175 gallons per fill, the price of oil per gallon would be less.
$35.27 for 1,000,000 BTUs deliver by oil at $3.95 a gallon. If your electric is under $0.12 per KWH all charges included, then electric will be cheaper. Of course, if you got 175 gallons per fill, the price of oil per gallon would be less.
Very true, but not dealing with a heater in the kitchen, and frozen line is we worth the extra $ a month.Short fills are charged a higher per gallon rate. your electric bill/statement still has the rate they charge you posted on it. Your electric bill will go up a lot after you switch to an electric boiler.
$35.27 for 1,000,000 BTUs deliver by oil at $3.95 a gallon. If your electric is under $0.12 per KWH all charges included, then electric will be cheaper. Of course, if you got 175 gallons per fill, the price of oil per gallon would be less.
Now, the electric boiler has caught my eye. I will be calling those companies on Monday to see if they sell to any of my local HVAC companies.
I just want to spend one winner with out the headaches that these systems hand out.
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