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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Plumbing => Topic started by: coolidge on May 13, 2013, 06:08:47 PM

Title: Toe Kick
Post by: coolidge on May 13, 2013, 06:08:47 PM

Is anyone using a toe kick heater in there house? I am looking at possibly installing one , but would like to get some feedback from users.
   Noisy?
On/Off switch?
Heat output(varies on size i know)

     Thanks

Title: Re: Toe Kick
Post by: smitty33 on May 13, 2013, 06:46:40 PM

I've worked in a lot of houses doing electrical/heating and cooling and i've only seen one in 10 years.  It wasn't too noisy it had a thermostat mounted on an opposite wall.  The homeowners rarely used it though.   As far as the heat output I can't remember the wattage, 240 volt.

Title: Re: Toe Kick
Post by: MattyNH on May 13, 2013, 07:25:26 PM

kick space heater your talking about?

Title: Re: Toe Kick
Post by: Scott7m on May 13, 2013, 07:44:50 PM

Your talking about one to use with the boiler correct?  Yes, they work well.  I had a guy install 4 - 5 in his home due to no duct work, it worked well, was really quiet.  However in his drafty farm house, it couldn't keep up on really windy winter nights.

Title: Re: Toe Kick
Post by: coolidge on May 14, 2013, 03:59:41 AM

Yes with a boiler, i see them rated from 2000 btu up to 9000btu, some with an on/ off switch some without. I would only like to do this once. Maybe i will order one and try it before i install it.

    Thanks

Title: Re: Toe Kick
Post by: slimjim on May 14, 2013, 05:02:06 AM

They do work well, however if you are concerned about noise or energy consumed you may want to look at a nice cast iron radiator, they are very nice to look at,heat like a wood stove, not hot enough to burn a child, don't take up a lot of space, dry your boots or wet jacket on it and use no extra power. There is a company here in Maine that recycles old ones out of the city,ceaned,painted and pressure checked, if you are interested PM me.