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Radiant and electric water heaters
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How well does an electric water heater work with radiant and how do you size this0 -
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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there are approx...
3.4129 btu to a watt...therefore in a regular 4500 watt element expect about 15,300 btu...kpc0 -
also make sure you can afford to run it.
Electric in our area is between 4-5 times more $$$$$ per btu, than oil.0
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