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  1. Receptacles above electric baseboard heaters? | Information by ...

    Jun 20, 2018 · There is no prohibition for hot water baseboard heat. If the manufacturer of electric hydronic baseboard heaters wants to allow the receptacles they can. Aside from the fact that it is …

  2. baseboard heat calcs, BTU per Sq foot? | Information by Electrical ...

    Apr 8, 2005 · Re: baseboard heat calcs, BTU per Sq foot? copper 123, System basic room heat = va/ sf per Climate zone area location. (i.e WA state has has two weather zone areas. Zone 1 is based on 5 …

  3. regular vs hydronic electric baseboards. | Information by Electrical ...

    Nov 13, 2019 · Hydronic baseboard heaters increase energy efficiency [/h] With this type of baseboard heater, the thermostat cycles on and off less frequently. This lowers energy usage – and your energy …

  4. Outlets Above Electric Baseboard | Information by Electrical ...

    Oct 11, 2006 · I know that for reasons of safety (extension cord, etc) outlets are not suppose to be installed above electric baseboard heat) but knowing that here's my question: It is sort of standard to …

  5. Electric baseboard heat | Information by Electrical Professionals for ...

    Sep 1, 2021 · I have never wired baseboard heat. I plan on sizing conductors as continuous duty. If I have 3 - 2500W baseboards wired 240v each one would pull 10.4A x 1.25 = 13A, I would need 1 - 12 …

  6. Electric baseboard heater circuit sizing | Information by Electrical ...

    Dec 7, 2013 · Is baseboard heat fixed electric space heating? The thermostat may lead to a less than 100% duty cycle most of the time, but on a cold day, when turned on in the morning after being set …

  7. Electric Baseboard Heat | Information by Electrical Professionals for ...

    Nov 20, 2008 · Is their a rule of thumb for btu's per sq. ft. for apartment electric baseboard heat? Ex. 1 bedroom apt. aprox 675 sq. ft. I used to figure 12 watts per square foot, so a 675 sq. ft. apartment …

  8. Adding electric heat to existing dwelling | Information by Electrical ...

    Nov 16, 2023 · Here is where I was called in. HO wanted to put in electric baseboard. Preliminary calculations based from room sizes and ceiling heights come to 45.6kW needed for heating with …

  9. electric baseboard heater | Information by Electrical Professionals for ...

    Jan 5, 2006 · Re: electric baseboard heater I would hook it up at 120 volts and see if it gets hot. A 240 volt heater operating on 120 volts will only produce 1/4 of it rated heat output. This should be obvious …

  10. Electric Baseboard Heat Calculation | Information by Electrical ...

    Sep 6, 2017 · And conductive heat transfer won't be very effective because air isn't a great conductor of heat. If the house is heated with something more economical than electricity, install a duct & fan or …