![]() The fin tube was designed to be contained within the baseboard enclosure provided by the manufacturer and only installed at the floor level. Under no circumstances should the fin tube from a Slant Fin (pictured below) or an equivalent product be used in this type of application. In fact, it is less than half the requirement of the codes.Ĭan you imagine what would happen if a pressurized tube broke over an adult, child, or pet sitting in a chair spraying 180 degree water down on them? Severe personal injury would be the result. The fin tube used in these installations fails to meet this requirement. Why? Since very hot water, 180 – 200☏, is being circulated in the distribution system, the codes require piping thickness be equivalent to a type “M” tube for safe operation. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THESE SYSTEMS ARE UNSAFE AND FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSAL PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODES FOR HOT WATER PIPING. It is a poor design to introduce heat at the ceiling level where heat is lost. Since they are located at the ceiling level, however, the performance is less than that for hydronic perimeter baseboard installed at the floor. These systems are beautifully hand-crafted and blend in well with the home structure. There have been several hundred over-head valance systems installed in the Eichler Homes. These include:Ĭall us for a free estimate and recommendations forĭon’t confuse over-head hot water valance heating with a baseboard heating system. Since each system is customized and designed for your home, the price can vary depending on several factors. The average cost to retrofit the Eichler Home with a top quality baseboard heating system is $13,500.00 – $19,500.00. Any outside piping is covered, enclosed, and painted to match the exterior color of the home. All piping is insulated and hidden in enclosures so there is no indication the home has been retrofitted. We provide approximately 130′ of hydronic baseboard for the installation and always use all copper with wrought copper fittings for the distribution system. Each zoned area is controlled by an autosetback thermostat and automatic zone control valve. Our retrofit design for the standard Eichler Home contains a new high efficiency boiler and four independent zones of control. Any placed furniture which does not allow a small 1/4″ or more air space, will limit the system performance when placed next to the unit. The only restriction is the baseboard requires natural air flow to produce heat. Because the surface temperature remains cool even though hot water is being circulated in the unit, draperies and furniture can be placed next to the enclosure and there is no risk to small children or pets. The Slant/Fin Fine Line 15 is even more compact at 6 7/8″ in height and the same width. The actual dimensions of a Slant/Fin Fine Line 30 baseboard is 7 7/8″ in height and 2 11/16″ in width. We have found the hydronic baseboard enclosures, no matter what finish, to look great in the Eichler Home. The baseboard enclosures can be either painted or wall-papered to match any interior surrounding. The units are available only in a factory off-white finish. The architecturally neutral design is compatible with almost any style home. Being extremely compact, they don’t interfere with the placement of furniture and drapes. The baseboard units available today are slim in profile to enhance decorating freedom. Since there are no fans in this system, the quiet performance of hydronic baseboard heating is a welcomed feature in any home. Being a perimeter system, it naturally surrounds you, your family and friends with the most comfortable convected heating available. When compared to warm-air-systems, baseboards provide draft-free, room-by-room control of the heating environment. Hot water baseboard heating is clean, quiet, healthy, responsive, and efficient. Because of limited installation space in the Eichler Home, it is easier to aesthetically hide a small 3/4″ pipe than a large 8″ heating duct. Whenever the steel radiant panel is no longer usable in the Eichler Home, the common choice for a new heating system is a hydronic (hot water) baseboard.
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