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New base board heater question

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September 29, 2025, 05:25 PM
old rugged cross
New base board heater question
The space is 12x30'. Lower ceiling. The engineering for this small space has a 6' on one side of the room and a 4' opposite of it (12') on the other side of the room.4" walls with R12ish insulation. The heaters are 220v. Average low winter temps mid to high 30's to low 40's. Enough capacity?

Thanks guys.



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September 29, 2025, 05:46 PM
sgalczyn
https://king-electric.com/pro-...heater-to-your-room/

Survey sez You need 208V/2160 watts in Zone 3 climate


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September 29, 2025, 06:40 PM
selogic
quote:
Originally posted by sgalczyn:
https://king-electric.com/pro-...heater-to-your-room/

Survey sez You need 208V/2160 watts in Zone 3 climate
208 volts is from a three phase service .
September 29, 2025, 07:21 PM
smlsig
Ceiling insulation??


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September 29, 2025, 07:21 PM
old rugged cross
It sounds like a 6' and 4' would be 2500 watts and be pretty close to sufficient. Thanks guys.



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September 29, 2025, 11:11 PM
old rugged cross
quote:
Originally posted by smlsig:
Ceiling insulation??


Yes, some.



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September 30, 2025, 03:19 AM
sgalczyn
quote:
Originally posted by selogic:
quote:
Originally posted by sgalczyn:
https://king-electric.com/pro-...heater-to-your-room/

Survey sez You need 208V/2160 watts in Zone 3 climate
208 volts is from a three phase service .



As I say - "more than a lightbulb - it's beyond me". I replaced my kitchen baseboard once - turned the thermostat off thinking I was good to go to remove wiring........TINGLY !


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September 30, 2025, 10:05 AM
old rugged cross
Electrician say's two 6' instead of an 8' and 4' if I have room as the 8' pop and bang when heating up and cooling down. So a couple of 6'ers it is.

I know there are better ways to heat. But in this building and with the budget this is my best option. So I think it will be good. Thanks guys.



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