| Length (Feet): | 8' |
|---|---|
| Height (Inches): | 7.375" |
| Height: | 7-3/8" |
| Color: | Nu-White enamel |
| Finish: | Nu-White enamel |
| Model: | Base/Line 2000 |
| Application: | Heating |
| Depth (Inches): | 2-11/16" |
| Type: | Hydronic |
| BTU Output: | 600 |
| Package Type: | Includes Heating Element |
These baseboard covers can be painted. Spray paint is generally the best option. The manufacturer recommends the Rust-Oleum brand.
These units can replace older hydronic baseboards that have 3/4" elements. Slant/Fin also offers Fine/Line 30, Fine/Line 15, and Multi/Pak 80 baseboards. These sizing and design of these series differ slightly.
The Slant/Fin 8 ft. Baseline 2000 Baseboard (3/4) are suitable replacements for your leaking cast iron baseboard units.
The 600 BTU/HR figure assumes 180°F water at 4 GPM (the standard settings for most systems). With 150°F water and 4 GPM, you would only get 380 BTU/HR. Refer to the chart linked below for more information. http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/1304949625441/55869_PROD_FILE.pdf
The 600 btu/hr rating is based upon a supply water temperature of 180F. With 150 degree supply water, this value should be adjusted to 360-380 btu/hr depending on your water flow.
You can supply baseboards through a manifold, but the water temperatures would be lower if the manifold is being used for radiant heating. The water must be heated by something, but the lines do not have to run directly from the boiler to the baseboards.
For the purposes of our calculators, Rhode Island is a cold climate.
Based on standard flow, we would recommend no more than 60 feet.
Insulating the lines helps prevent the pipes from losing heat. You can pipe the system either way: continuous or direct supply/return.
Slant/Fin Baseline 2000 baseboards have a single element. In order to use this with your existing plumbing, you would need to attach a return bend (part 101-024 - vented; part 101-028 - non-vented) to the return line.
It will restrict some flow, but should not be a problem.
it won't hurt anything as long as your pump doesn't choke on the pipe. it may just take a little bit longer to heat the room
I designed and installed a 5 zone system. I intentionally used 1/2 in. copper pipe to supply the baseboards in small rooms otherwise 3/4 in. copper supply pipes. This helps to balance flow when they are all calling for heat, less to the small room, more to the larger room. Works great.
You can do this, but it is not normally recommended. We advise you to consult local codes before making any decisions.