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Posted by RobertM on May 23, 2006, 8:52 am
>I am looking for a good baseboard heater recommendation. Right now I see
>only qmark and Cadet mfg. Both seem to cost about the same.
>
> Im looking for 240v since i hear this will be more efficient? Probably a
> 4' or 5' unit. I want the kind the the liquid inside.
>
> Any recommendations or warnings?
>
>
QMark has a raceway above and below the heater element so it's easier to
daisy chain from one to another through conduit. If using the raceway above
the element (which is more convenient), you'll need some higher temperature
wire. They already have their two wires in there rated at 125 C. I purchased
some Teflon insulated wire rated 200 C. The Cadet doesn't have a raceway in
their residential units so all wiring would have to be in the wall instead
of conduit between heaters unless you buy commercial units. I used the
thermostats that mount on the heaters. Line voltage wall thermostats are
also available. Mine are 240 volt and I'm satisfied with the result. They
are quiet, heat up quickly. I didn't go with the liquid filled. I didn't see
that liquid filled would offer any advantage whatsoever, and they cost much
more, something to consider not only for the initial installation but also
for future replacement.
Bob
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