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[#1] Posted: Feb 05 2010 - 05:27:22 AM |  |  |
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Greetings -
I don't see a lot of boilers and I have never observed one of these before. This was mounted on the ceiling of an unfinished basement in the laundry area. Please help me identify what I am looking at.
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[#2] Posted: Feb 05 2010 - 05:36:32 AM | | |
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That looks like a 'toe-kick' heater thats usually mounted under a kitchen cabinet or bath vanity. It's along the same design as a fan coil unit.
There is probably a little fan that blows the hot air out.
I'm looking for a used one so I can put it in my basement too.
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What's This Device In Boiler Supply Line?
[#3] Posted: Feb 05 2010 - 05:37:29 AM | | |
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That is a undercabinet heater typically used under kitchen cabinets. In this case it appears your homeowner is trying to heat the basement with it. Was the fan hooked up? not really a problem, just evidence of a diy'er gone wild.
Did it work?
Was there a chair under it, with piles of tabacco on the floor?
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[#4] Posted: Feb 05 2010 - 05:39:32 AM | | |
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It's a kickspace heater installed in a strange location.
Edit I see I'm 2 and 3 minutes late to the dance.
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[#6] Posted: Feb 05 2010 - 05:45:02 AM | | |
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Thanks everyone - I assumed that was what was going on....but thanks to this forum.....I'm able to minimize the risk associated with assuming.
Thanks for the quick feedback.
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