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    Sep 9, 2008, 02:23 PM
    Electric Heat
    I'm considering installing electric baseboard heat in a new addition to my house.
    3 bedrooms 1 bath in the addition. Hydronic seem to be the best I've seen.
    Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Sep 9, 2008, 04:08 PM
    How big is the addition?
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    Sep 9, 2008, 05:48 PM
    24 feet by 24 feet
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    Sep 9, 2008, 10:46 PM
    There is no difference between hydronic baseboard heat and standard baseboard heat. Electric heat is always 100% efficient.
    Where the difference is between the baseboard is the hydronic heaters smooth out the cycle by allowing a slower release of heat. I would not spend the big bucks on some fancy heaters that save no energy.

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