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TK-90 Kickspace Heater

Brand:
Slant/Fin
SKU:
TK-90
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TK-90 Kickspace Heater
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TK-90 has been discontinued
Discontinued March 22, 2023
This product was discontinued by the manufacturer.

Product Highlights

Product Highlight: Voltage
120v
Product Highlight: BTU
3584-10218
Product Highlight: Warranty
3 Year Warranty

Description

When there's not enough wall space to install baseboard radiation, install The Kicker by Slant/Fin. The compact Kicker provides the heat output of up to 12 feet of baseboard, depending on the model you choose. Sized to fit under cabinets or between wall studs, The Kicker is simple to install and easy to operate.

The Kicker is generally installed with baseboard or other radiators that make up a heating zone. An aquastat inside The Kicker activates The Kicker's fan so that it automatically turns on and off, delivering a quiet flow of heat to the room whenever the water in the heating zone is hot. A convenient switch enables the user to set the fan speed at high, low or off. The Kicker may also be installed as a separate zone with its own room thermostat.

The unique manifold-type heat exchanger of The Kicker provides higher heat output while minimizing friction loss. The supply water in each of the short loops off the manifold makes just a single pass through the heat exchanger. This provides higher supply water temperature to a greater percentage of the heat exchanger fins than a serpentine coil. Since this configuration helps minimize pressure drop, you can often install The Kicker in the same heating loop with baseboard without diverting tees. That reduces installation costs.

Specs

Type:

Kickspace Heaters

Application:

Heating

Voltage:

120v

Hertz:

60

Grille Finish:

Matte Black

BTU:

3584-10218

BTU (Max):

10218

BTU (Min):

3584

Dimensions:

14-1/8" x 17" x 3-3/8"

Grille Height:

3-7/8"

Grille Length:

22"

Warranty:

3 Year

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Most Liked Positive Review

Very quiet heater

I installed this heater for a small addition we added onto our house. I didn't like the idea of using conventional baseboard heat and didn't want to install radiant floor heat. So I decided on the TK-90 with the addition of the recessed wall mount kit RMK. It works great, is quiet and looks good.
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Most Liked Negative Review

Fan noise and fan failure

At first purchase, I'd have rated the fans a 3 due to noise. After three years, I'd rate a 1. I purchased two Slantfin kickspace heaters 3 years ago. I chose this heater because, design-wise it was much better than the competition with lots of contact between the 1/2" copper tubing and the aluminum fins. However, upon installation, both fans were 'noisier' than I expected. I noticed one fan, in particular, was 'noisier' than the other. Squirrel cage fans are always a little noisy, so I didn't worry about it. The heat output was good, and the two-speed switch worked well. However, the noisy fan failed recently with a 'cat fight' like sound. A small rubber 'clutch' that attaches the fan to the motor had sheared and was in two pieces and no longer supported the fan. Now, the other heater fan has started making fan noise as the fan winds up and down when the heat is on, so I'm just waiting. The warranty on Slantfin heaters is unfortunately 3 years , so rather than spending 'good money after bad,' I replaced the defunct Slantfin fan with two 5" thermostatically controlled cabinet cooling fans. Air flow is not quite as strong, but the noise is close to zero, and the cabinet fans stay on about 20' longer due to thermostat on/off temperature setting. I think I'm getting the same BTU heat output. Summary, I would not recommend the Slatfin to a friend as their quality control leaves a lot to be desired. Unless you are prepared for a bit of squirrel cage fan noise and the potential for further repairs (in a tight space) sometime down the road, look elsewhere.
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Fan noise and fan failure

At first purchase, I'd have rated the fans a 3 due to noise. After three years, I'd rate a 1. I purchased two Slantfin kickspace heaters 3 years ago. I chose this heater because, design-wise it was much better than the competition with lots of contact between the 1/2" copper tubing and the aluminum fins. However, upon installation, both fans were 'noisier' than I expected. I noticed one fan, in particular, was 'noisier' than the other. Squirrel cage fans are always a little noisy, so I didn't worry about it. The heat output was good, and the two-speed switch worked well. However, the noisy fan failed recently with a 'cat fight' like sound. A small rubber 'clutch' that attaches the fan to the motor had sheared and was in two pieces and no longer supported the fan. Now, the other heater fan has started making fan noise as the fan winds up and down when the heat is on, so I'm just waiting. The warranty on Slantfin heaters is unfortunately 3 years , so rather than spending 'good money after bad,' I replaced the defunct Slantfin fan with two 5" thermostatically controlled cabinet cooling fans. Air flow is not quite as strong, but the noise is close to zero, and the cabinet fans stay on about 20' longer due to thermostat on/off temperature setting. I think I'm getting the same BTU heat output. Summary, I would not recommend the Slatfin to a friend as their quality control leaves a lot to be desired. Unless you are prepared for a bit of squirrel cage fan noise and the potential for further repairs (in a tight space) sometime down the road, look elsewhere.
Hydronic heat is best
SC
4 years ago
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Exactly as Advertised

Perfect...exactly what we needed and is working well.
Rod
Pennsylvania
5 years ago
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I love this product! Wall heat on a budget.

Mounted this heater vertically in a 4-seasons enclosed porch. Adapting to 3/4" copper took some fancy work, but it was doable with a little perseverance. I would recommend this product and the enclosure for someone looking to add heat where baseboard was impossible.
Rob the Robot builder
Montville, NJ
6 years ago
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This is a wonderful product. I will buy more of them.

I replaced a short section of baseboard in my kitchen area which we are remodeling. It fits under a new kitchen cabinet and works wonderfully well.
Michael
UTAH
7 years ago
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Very Happy So Far

This kicks pace heater has solved a chronic underheating problem in our kitchen.
Chris
Nj
7 years ago
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Fixes a long-standing problem

Had a zone that would run endlessly in cold weather. No room for more radiators. An HVAC guy suggested this heater. Put it in a week ago, just before the coldest weather of the winter (5 degrees). This heater has solved the problem. It is a bit of a job to install but well worth it.
Chris
Central NJ
7 years ago
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Great service!! Fast delivery! TK-90 is top quality!

TK-90 works very well in our new kitchen layout and is very quiet ! Great unit ! Replaces a 10 foot baseboard unit !!
Carl
Massapequa Park
8 years ago
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Very quiet heater

I installed this heater for a small addition we added onto our house. I didn't like the idea of using conventional baseboard heat and didn't want to install radiant floor heat. So I decided on the TK-90 with the addition of the recessed wall mount kit RMK. It works great, is quiet and looks good.
Mick
New York
9 years ago
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can't kick a kick heater

supply and return are on the right side of unit for needed application
moonlight
rockaway nj
11 years ago
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well made heavy unit

very nice well made kickspace heater, heavy all copper with built in air vent and two speed fan
JM
MA
11 years ago
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Q: What size is the piping on the kick heater I was looking for 3/4 in.

Asked by John 13 years ago

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piping size is 1/2,,

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Good day, if I remember correctly (it's has been a few years...) it is 1/2 inch. I put a reducer on my 3/4 inch pipe and then back to 3/4 when I installed it. There has not been any issues since I installed it. Patrick Grégoire

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Q: What determines the BTU output on this product? The range is extremely broad. The water coming from my furnace is 190.

Asked by Carrington 14 years ago

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The BTU output is determined by fluid temperature and flow rate. Refer to the chart at the link below for full ratings. http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/1297699253351/47544_PROD_FILE.pdf

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Q: What type of noise is created by the blower operation? I intend to install in a kitchen/living area and don't want a noisy fan running.

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The noise from our Kickspace heater is barely noticable. On Low it is almost silent; on High it is noticeable, but not loud. Sorry I can't provide a technical answer, but, we are very pleased with the unit.

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Good day, it's not very noisy however you can hear it. It'nothing mutch and it doesn't bother us. I would recommend the heater. Patrick Grégoire

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The fan noise is no problem and you also have the slow speed Its also reassuring to know the heat is on.

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Q: i currently have a diverter tee 30 inces from regular tee on this heater. i am going to replace with a new unit. is this the right distance for the tees? entire heating loop is about 100 feet. length of supply and return from heater is about 6 feet. is this acceptable? please help

Asked by mtn biker 15 years ago

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Yes, that spacing will be fine.

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Q: how do i know if i need a diverting tee with this product?

Asked by billy boy 15 years ago

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You will need a diverting tee if you are tapping into an existing line (i.e. retrofitting).

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Q: What is the formula to determine how many BTU's needed per sq feet?

Asked by hot water to go 15 years ago

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With a kick space heater, you will probably need somewhere between 30 and 45 BTUs per square foot. The actual total in any case will depend on the heat loss of the room/house.

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