ᐅ Replacing electric heating system, no gas connection available
Created on: 12 Jul 2016 23:45
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Stefan01Hello,
Our family owns a single-family house that we are renovating to rent out.
We plan to create two apartments of about 65-70m² (700-750 sq ft) each from the house.
Currently, the house is heated with electric flat panel radiators.
Our concern is that even if we upgrade the electric heating to the latest system, heating costs will still be very high and could deter potential tenants.
We want to keep renovation costs economical, but converting to gas would be very expensive since there is no existing gas connection.
We would need to install everything new, from the gas connection to the radiators.
We wonder if such an investment is worthwhile, as it is difficult to recover these costs through rent.
On the other hand, it would likely increase the property’s value.
Best regards,
stefan
Our family owns a single-family house that we are renovating to rent out.
We plan to create two apartments of about 65-70m² (700-750 sq ft) each from the house.
Currently, the house is heated with electric flat panel radiators.
Our concern is that even if we upgrade the electric heating to the latest system, heating costs will still be very high and could deter potential tenants.
We want to keep renovation costs economical, but converting to gas would be very expensive since there is no existing gas connection.
We would need to install everything new, from the gas connection to the radiators.
We wonder if such an investment is worthwhile, as it is difficult to recover these costs through rent.
On the other hand, it would likely increase the property’s value.
Best regards,
stefan
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toxicmolotof13 Jul 2016 07:56Low heating costs also benefit the rental agreement.
So, what options are left?
Gas
Oil
Electricity
Electricity (heat pump)
Wood
I can’t think of many more.
If electricity alone is not an option (understandably), everything in the house would need to be replaced anyway.
In that case, gas might be the most economical choice. Pellets could also be worth considering.
Wood requires manual effort, and for an efficient heat pump, insulation might be needed on the walls and roof.
Ultimately, it’s a matter of calculation.
So, what options are left?
Gas
Oil
Electricity
Electricity (heat pump)
Wood
I can’t think of many more.
If electricity alone is not an option (understandably), everything in the house would need to be replaced anyway.
In that case, gas might be the most economical choice. Pellets could also be worth considering.
Wood requires manual effort, and for an efficient heat pump, insulation might be needed on the walls and roof.
Ultimately, it’s a matter of calculation.
Sir_Kermit14 Jul 2016 06:51Hello,
As mentioned before, there is the option of a propane tank. We had a standalone tank in our garden for over 20 years, until a pipeline was finally installed in the village about 15 years ago. What we had to consider back then were certain distance regulations from the dome (the tank had a cap on top, housing the connections, etc.) to shafts or basements and to flammable materials. If I remember correctly, these distances could be up to 5 meters (16 feet), depending on the conditions. This requires space. The delivery trucks didn’t have very long hoses either, so the tank was positioned quite close to the street.
The tank was rented. There were also underground tanks, which were buried about halfway. Regular inspections by the technical authority (TÜV) took place (if I recall correctly, every 2 years at that time), and the tank was replaced after 10 years. Your potential gas supplier can provide more detailed information. The gas boiler also needed a nozzle set suitable for liquid gas.
The keyword for your preferred search engine might be "installation of liquefied petroleum gas tanks." While the costs for this are manageable, the conversion to a hydronic heating system is the more critical part. You will have to do this anyway if you want to move away from panel or radiator heating. Pellets, on the other hand, require sufficient storage space, especially since an automatic refilling system is recommended. Oil could be a reasonable alternative due to the simpler tank situation.
Kermit
Stefan01 schrieb:
Converting to gas economically will of course be very expensive since there is no gas connection available.
As mentioned before, there is the option of a propane tank. We had a standalone tank in our garden for over 20 years, until a pipeline was finally installed in the village about 15 years ago. What we had to consider back then were certain distance regulations from the dome (the tank had a cap on top, housing the connections, etc.) to shafts or basements and to flammable materials. If I remember correctly, these distances could be up to 5 meters (16 feet), depending on the conditions. This requires space. The delivery trucks didn’t have very long hoses either, so the tank was positioned quite close to the street.
The tank was rented. There were also underground tanks, which were buried about halfway. Regular inspections by the technical authority (TÜV) took place (if I recall correctly, every 2 years at that time), and the tank was replaced after 10 years. Your potential gas supplier can provide more detailed information. The gas boiler also needed a nozzle set suitable for liquid gas.
The keyword for your preferred search engine might be "installation of liquefied petroleum gas tanks." While the costs for this are manageable, the conversion to a hydronic heating system is the more critical part. You will have to do this anyway if you want to move away from panel or radiator heating. Pellets, on the other hand, require sufficient storage space, especially since an automatic refilling system is recommended. Oil could be a reasonable alternative due to the simpler tank situation.
Kermit
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