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what do I use for Back up in case of power failer for El boiler infloor radiant

Last Post 04 Jan 2009 10:06 AM by BillN. 1 Replies.

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Stephanie

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03 Jan 2009 09:21 PM
We live in Canada....cold winters. I have a bungalow on a 4ft slab...approx 2600sq ft living space inc the garage. It is a hydra electric boiler for our infloor heating....only source of heat. House was just built a year ago. If the power was to go out like several years ago for 4 days what should we have as a backup......would it only be generator......I need it to run 20 kw if Im not mistaken. Any information would be appreciated.

BillN

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04 Jan 2009 10:06 AM
You probably don't need 20 kw as a backup. I am sure that 5 to 10 kw will keep the house from freezing. You just have to figure out how to limit the boiler for asking for more than you have to give.