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    Oct 19, 2008, 05:44 PM
    How to heat a basement
    I have a 600 sf basement and have had 2 frozen pipe problems over the past several years.. I intend to make this a heated basement.. and want a heating solution that can both heat the space as a living space and provide a minimum amount of heat when I'm not there to prevent freezing pipes... Can anyone recommend a heating source that is safe, economical and can be used with a thermostat that has a low set point for when I'm not there. I current have a 220 line available and propane nearby already supplying an upstairs heater.. Cost (of the actual heater and fuel consumption) is my most important consideration for the basement heating solution.

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    Oct 19, 2008, 05:51 PM
    current have a 220 line available

    Baseboard electric heat will work well and cheap to install.
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