Electric Heat for 3 season room


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Old 12-07-04, 01:32 PM
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I recently added on an insulated 3 season room. I find that I now want it available all year round. 320 Sq. Ft. This room is on it's own 20amp breaker. I am choosing to go electric heat for this room. My dilema is this: can I just purchase some dept store baseboards that are oil filled and plug them into the regular receptacles or would I save if I added a 30amp breaker and hard wired some 220 baseboards and a thermostat. thanks!
 
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Old 12-07-04, 06:53 PM
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It would be best to get the baseboard insted of the free standing units.

Will the room be sealed well from the weather? Insulated all around?

Do you have a basement/crawl space under it? If so, how about tie into your current system?

Do you want A/C in the summer?
 
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Old 12-07-04, 07:35 PM
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To add just a little more: Initial cost for freestanding baseboards will be lower, running costs will be similiar, safety and comfort of perminantly installed baseboards will be much greater. Plug-in units should not be left running unattended.

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Thanks for all the advice....Upon further study, since the rest of my house is FHW oil , wouldn't it make the most sense if I just added another zone for this room. It would me a short piece of exposed copper in my living room going out to the addition. Easily hidden with a piece of furniture. Then I can put a 180* fitting on the end of the baseboard and just loop it right back into the basement. I would probably save more $$$ over the long run. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated! HAPPY HOLIDAYS. --Bob
 
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Old 12-08-04, 09:47 AM
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Yeah, be a good ideal to add another zone to your boiler.

Make sure the pipes will not freeze on you.

Glad we could help!

Happy Holidays to you too!
 
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Old 12-08-04, 10:11 AM
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Wink

You can get just the baseboard for the hot water heat. to cover that pipe in the living room. It would match the hot water base board you put out there.

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Old 12-09-04, 05:43 AM
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Thanks everyone.....your input is invaluable! Happy Holidays, stay warm!
 
 

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