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Re: [A/S] Trailer Heating

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Subject: Re: [A/S] Trailer Heating
From: Wayne <waynelindberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 11:57:39 -0500

> How about putting electric heating tape laid out in pattern in the 
> subfloor,
> just the same as what they are always doing with houses on This Old 
> House.

It's going to take a lot of power.  30A @ 120V is only 3.6KW of heat 
and now *all* of your electric service is used up.  If you were to 
install a second 30A service in the trailer it might provide a little 
warmth after a while.  The 3.6 KW shoul be roughly equivalent to a 
12,000 btu furnace.

References:
- [A/S] Trailer Heating
  - From: Steve @ S&M Cycles and Accessories

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