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Electric boilers and low temp

Terry Larsell
Terry Larsell Member Posts: 54
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I'm getting requests for electric radiant and I was wondering how electric boilers like low temp return water. Will this be a problem or should I protect it.

The current rate in Hood River OR is about 4.6 cents so I'm have trouble showing any savings with NG.

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  • Brad White
    Brad White Member Posts: 2,399
    So long as it

    is installed in a non-condensing environment (meaning not in a dripping humid basement where the circulating water temperature might be below dewpoint) I do not see a problem. Key is to keep sensible moisture out of the electronics. With water room temperature and above, I do not see a problem. Electric water heaters, remember, take 40 degree water without complaint. :)
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  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    One point to keep in mind with most electric boilers

    is a flow switch to trip on the elements. They need flow before you start kicking on elements.

    Tank type water hesaters with low or medium density wattage elements are not a problem, flow wise, however.

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