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TomLusk
02-10-05, 08:09 AM
I am replacing the baseboard heaters in my living room.
The room is 18 x 18 with a cathedral ceiling that peaks at 20'.
The wiring is in place for two heaters. The old units were 1500 watts each. Would there be any advantage in going with larger 2000 watt units as replacements? The price difference is less than $10.00 per unit.
I live in Ontario, near the N.Y. state border, so the weather is basically the same as upstate N.Y.- long cold winters. :(
The baseboards are only used as backup for my wood stove.
Thanks for any input.
Tom
The room is 18 x 18 with a cathedral ceiling that peaks at 20'.
The wiring is in place for two heaters. The old units were 1500 watts each. Would there be any advantage in going with larger 2000 watt units as replacements? The price difference is less than $10.00 per unit.
I live in Ontario, near the N.Y. state border, so the weather is basically the same as upstate N.Y.- long cold winters. :(
The baseboards are only used as backup for my wood stove.
Thanks for any input.
Tom
mattison
02-10-05, 10:39 AM
It's going to be like having a 3rd heater. If the 2 didn't keep up then yes it would be benificial. You will want to make sure that the electrical service will be able to handle the additional load.
TomLusk
02-11-05, 03:27 PM
Thank-you, mattison.
Tom
Tom
Ed Imeduc
02-12-05, 02:24 PM
like Matt said check out the wire and breaker thats another 1000 watts On teh line there.
ED ;)
ED ;)