Radiant and electric water heaters

smoore

smoore

How well does an electric water heater work with radiant and how do you size this

Al Letellier

electric heater with radiant

It can work well if installed properly, but is generally used for small heating loads where a boiler would be too large. You need to match the input rating in BTUs of the heater to the heating load.
Just remember two things: it's a water heater not designed for use as a boiler;check local codes to make sure you can do it with an electric heater

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kevin coppinger_4

there are approx...

3.4129 btu to a watt...therefore in a regular 4500 watt element expect about 15,300 btu...kpc

Steve Eayrs

also make sure you can afford to run it.
Electric in our area is between 4-5 times more $$$$$ per btu, than oil.