High Output Baseboard

David_13

Hey guys, im in a Hvac program at a tech school in MA, and am in charge of the instalation of a 4 zone ( plus priority for pottable water ) hydronic system for a new house our carpenty shop is building... We are debating on the type of baseboard to use, i suggested the high output baseboard (looks like the vent in a spirovent) versus the typical slantfin, i know the high output does put out a substantial bit more heat per foot, but my teacher has his doubts about it and said we will need dummy baseboard so it doesnt look stupid ( and of course the butt kissers agree with him ) do any of you use this out on the job and if so does it work much better? thanks for your opinions

David_13

Hey guys, im in a Hvac program at a tech school in MA, and am in charge of the instalation of a 4 zone ( plus priority for pottable water ) hydronic system for a new house our carpenty shop is building... We are debating on the type of baseboard to use, i suggested the high output baseboard (looks like the vent in a spirovent) versus the typical slantfin, i know the high output does put out a substantial bit more heat per foot, but my teacher has his doubts about it and said we will need dummy baseboard so it doesnt look stupid ( and of course the butt kissers agree with him ) do any of you use this out on the job and if so does it work much better? thanks for your opinions

Steamhead

Another way to look at it

is that you can run the High-Output baseboard at lower water temperatures, which will use less energy. The H.O. baseboard might cost a bit more to buy, but with energy costs rising would probably make sense in the long run.

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Bob Bona_4

I

use H.O. when the wall space is not enough for regular stuff. My heat loss calcs tell me how many BTU's/feet each room needs. I have to say it's probaly not the most attractive option, so I avoid it if possible.

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Art Pittaway_2

Only half the story

is heat output and energy efficiency. Almost every house in the world has a woman that has an opinion on what looks good. You might take a pole of the opposite sex and see what they like. If the house will be sold as income you want something as attractive as possible to the largest group of people. Some of the H/O board would only look good for a techy decore. If you want to run lower temps you will need to add more fintube to the project. Study up on your controls and reset the water temperature. Best wishes on the project.