garageland
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I have steam heat in my house but during a renovation project two radiators were disconnected, knocking out heat to a bedroom and upstairs bath. I initially agreed to cap off the line thinking it would only disconnect the bathroom . . . Anyway, I would like to get heat back in bedroom and was given a very high price to run new pipe up. The contractor recommended I install electric baseboards but I'm worried about safety. The one in the bedroom can only be installed on a wall that's a foot from my daughter's bed and I'm worried she'll kick off her blanket in the night onto the electric baseboard. The electrician now suggest a hydronic electric baseboard. Would an electric hydronic baseboard be safe in this situation -- could it set fire to bedding? He also wants to put one in the bathroom with about an 12" distance from the tub. I'm worried about electrocution if the kids dumped water onto it or nearby or if toilet overflowed. Any advice??
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