My problem is i have oil hot water heat in several investment properties that is not 100% reliable. Either running out of oil or furnace malfunction will leave the property without heat.
IF its not discovered in time a lot of busted water pipes may result. The ELectric furnaces i have seen advertised are over a $1000. A lot of dough for a backup heat source that may never be used.
A $200, 30 gallon hot water heater could be converted to do this backup but the problem is if its left cold and filled with water for an extended period it will rust out very quickly.
I do not need to heat the house with this backup, just provide enough hot water to keep the heat pipes from freezing and a small amount of heat to keep the home temp above 32 for the rest of the plumbing
IF its not discovered in time a lot of busted water pipes may result. The ELectric furnaces i have seen advertised are over a $1000. A lot of dough for a backup heat source that may never be used.
A $200, 30 gallon hot water heater could be converted to do this backup but the problem is if its left cold and filled with water for an extended period it will rust out very quickly.
I do not need to heat the house with this backup, just provide enough hot water to keep the heat pipes from freezing and a small amount of heat to keep the home temp above 32 for the rest of the plumbing