| 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 |
Yes, this baseboard should work fine. Keep in mind that you can purchase Baseline 2000 Baseboards in sections ranging from 2 to 8 feet, depending on the configurations of your home.
Usually, return lines run on top of the fins. This sizing chart ( http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/1295991804208/45187_PROD_FILE.pdf ) should help you determine whether you will have room to put them underneath in your particular case.
Yes there is room below, also above if you choose. I did both but used copper pipe and then pex tubing once out of the baseboard heater.
You will need to install an air vent/air eliminator in your system.
The baseboard gives 600 BTUs per foot. So, the 2 ft baseboard will give you 1200 BTUs and the 8 ft baseboard will give you 4800 BTUs.
This is not an electric baseboard; this is for a hydronic heating system.
No, the slant /fin requires a hot water source
In order to find out how much baseboard you will need for your project, you can use our quick and easy Baseboard Heater Calculator: http://calculators.pexsupply.com/baseboard_heat_calculator.asp
Yes, this model includes the element. It is 3/4" copper. To connect it, you can sweat the fittings or you can use SharkBite fittings.
You can use a baseboard system with 130 degree water temperature. The BTU output rating for the Baseline 2000 at 130 degree water temperature is 250 BTUs per linear foot.
At 180 degree water temperature, this baseboard will give you about 4,650 BTUs. The size room that it will heat is based on the heat loss of the room.
You can empirically obtain a rough estimate of room heat loss by using a 1500 watt electric heater overnight during a cold winter night. If it can keep the room at 72 deg. F. your heat loss is approximately 5120 BTUs. If the room gets too hot, try a 800 Watt heater, (2730 BTUs), or two 1500 Watt heaters, (10,236 BTUs). Remember 1500 Watt heaters must be plugged into separate branch circuit outlets. If you prefer to ramp-up the room temperature in a cold room quickly, I suggest you use a baseboard heat output of at least use double the heat loss. When you calculate the baseboard feet required, remember to consider water temperature and reduced output to dust and lint collecting on the fins over time, (maintence factor). When in doubt, add more length. I suggest that you clean the fins every fall season to maintain heat output effiency. I use conpressed air and a vacuum cleaner. Good luck!
Yes, you can use PEX tubing to supply the baseboards. The necessary fittings and components will depend on what kind of fitting system you are using for the PEX. For example, you can use SharkBite fittings and connect the PEX directly to the copper baseboard element.