jtforester
New Member
Hello,
I'm adding a heat zone to my existing boiler to include my basement. The space is 24ft x 30ft with a garage on one 24ft side, one 30ft side above ground (mostly), one 30ft side underground and the utility room adjacent to the last 24ft side. I've used the Slatfin app to calculate the heat load which came out to about 15,500 btu/h (Eastern MA). I'm planning on installing Runtal UF baseboard units and currently have a couple of outstanding items to figure out.
Thanks for any experience-based feedback.
I'm adding a heat zone to my existing boiler to include my basement. The space is 24ft x 30ft with a garage on one 24ft side, one 30ft side above ground (mostly), one 30ft side underground and the utility room adjacent to the last 24ft side. I've used the Slatfin app to calculate the heat load which came out to about 15,500 btu/h (Eastern MA). I'm planning on installing Runtal UF baseboard units and currently have a couple of outstanding items to figure out.
- The partially above-grade Wall is 30ft, has 2 windows and sits on top of about a 14" foundation sill. See attached picture. The foundation is not insulated (1974 construction).
- Will the baseboard better serve me closer to the floor and attached to the foundation versus attached to the wall under the window or does this not really matter? Floor is not insulated, just floating vinyl plank with vapor barrier.
- Can the heat output from two 8ft units (UF-3 @770 btu/ft) on this wall effectively heat the full 24ft width of the open basement? I'm also planning for a 6ft unit on the adjacent garage wall (far side). Will I have a coldspot in the far corner with no baseboard?
- I'm considering a monoflo type install since there is "extra" capacity one side. The thought is to be able to "fine-tune" the output. Is this overkill?
Thanks for any experience-based feedback.