Electric boilers are heating systems that function by electrically heating water to a high temperature or steam, then distributing the water or steam to heat a building. They range from small residential units to industrial boilers capable of heating hundreds of rooms. Many industries prefer to use electric heating because it's simple and reliable.
Electric heating is suitable for buildings ranging from single-family residents to university campuses. The wattage, voltage and pressure of your electric boiler depend on the climate and the square footage you need to heat. When purchasing an electric boiler, consider the following:
1. Implement an electric boiler for central heating if you need to heat a commercial or industrial building with multiple rooms.
2. Use electric heating as an alternative to gas.
3. Purchase a used electric boiler to keep costs down.
Use electric boilers for central heating
Whether you're heating an apartment building, a health care facility or a university campus, using an electric boiler for central heating can be a simple and reliable way to keep multiple rooms warm. Central heating works by using one boiler to distribute heat to multiple rooms. To install central heating, you'll need a separate room to house the electric boiler.
I recommend: Browse an inventory of electric boilers at
Chromalox. The company offers electric boilers in a wide range of voltage, wattage and pressure.
Acme Engineering Products manufactures electric steam boilers for commercial and industrial applications. The boilers include all controls and are wired for quick installation.
Offer residential electric boilers
Residential electric boilers are an option builders can offer home buyers who want an alternative to gas heating. A residential electric boiler has advantages and disadvantages. By using electricity, you eliminate the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning; however, houses that use electric boilers for home heating need an emergency generator in case of a power outage.
I recommend: Order an electric boiler for home heating at
Reimers Electra Steam. The company's boilers are suitable for residential in-floor and baseboard heating.
Sussman Electric Boilers offers a vertical hot water boiler that provides comfort heating.
Buy industrial electric hot water boilers
Electric hot water boilers distribute hot water to radiators, baseboards or in-floor radiant tubing. Electric hot water boilers designed for commercial and industrial use have higher voltage and wattage than electric home heating boilers.
I recommend: Order an electric hot water boiler from
Precision Boilers. The company's Model ST Series II can be customized with features for specific applications. Browse an inventory of electric hot water boilers at
Southern California Boiler.
Bryan Steam offers hot water boilers suitable for low to high capacity applications.
Purchase used electric boilers
Purchasing used or refurbished electric boilers can save you money. Some electric boiler manufacturers and distributors offer a rental program that allows you to purchase the equipment at the end of a rental term. This option is ideal for businesses on a tight budget or business owners who are unsure if electric heating is right for their company.
I recommend: Heritage Equipment Company reconditions high-pressure electric boilers. The company's extensive reconditioning process includes disassembling the machines, sandblasting painted surfaces and electrical and leak testing.
WARE offers a rental program for electric boilers and sells used units.
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