We currently heat to 72 degrees F with electric baseboard. The house is 1800 sq. ft., single story. Here is the rough data on average electric usage for heat. I do not have data on peak usage.
OCT, NOV, APR, MAY: 40 KWH/Day ~ 6,000 BTU/Hr
DEC, MAR: 70 KWH/Day ~ 10,000 BTU/Hr
JAN, FEB: 80 KWH/Day ~ 11,000 BTU/Hr
I have used the heat load calculator with average temperatures (not -5F, which might be my design temp), which is linked thru a sticky here. That calculator gives results that are high; approx. 3X too high (e.g. 30,000 BTU/Hr) when compared to the actual average results.
While I am confused about the 3X difference, my main question is how to use average electric usage data to help size a gasifier. The plan is to place it with storage in a shed 100 feet from the house. Panels, baseboards, or in-floor is still not determined.
I am OK with large safety factors, I'd just like to know one when I see one.
If I did not supply enough information, I apologize in advance!
OCT, NOV, APR, MAY: 40 KWH/Day ~ 6,000 BTU/Hr
DEC, MAR: 70 KWH/Day ~ 10,000 BTU/Hr
JAN, FEB: 80 KWH/Day ~ 11,000 BTU/Hr
I have used the heat load calculator with average temperatures (not -5F, which might be my design temp), which is linked thru a sticky here. That calculator gives results that are high; approx. 3X too high (e.g. 30,000 BTU/Hr) when compared to the actual average results.
While I am confused about the 3X difference, my main question is how to use average electric usage data to help size a gasifier. The plan is to place it with storage in a shed 100 feet from the house. Panels, baseboards, or in-floor is still not determined.
I am OK with large safety factors, I'd just like to know one when I see one.
If I did not supply enough information, I apologize in advance!