Side by Side Warehouses in Pennsylvania

Cambridge Space Heaters vs. Air Turnover
Comparative Case Study

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Cambridge Space Heaters

Operating Costs

Based on 5,441 Heating Degree Days
$0.19/ft2 Gas cost @ $1.00/therm
$0.02/ft2 Electric cost @ $0.08/Kwh

$0.21/ft2 Total cost

Building Specifications

  • 62,000 ft2 x 34’ high
  • R-19 Roof / R-3 Walls

Heating System

  • (2) Cambridge Space Heaters
  • Roof top mounting
  • 1,800 MBH total
  • 11,400 CFM total
  • 6 HP total – intermittent

Air Turnover

Operating Costs

Based on 5,441 Heating Degree Days
$0.33/ft2 Gas cost @ $1.00/therm
$0.05/ft2 Electric cost @ $0.08/Kwh

$0.38/ft2 Total cost

Building Specifications

  • 24,000 ft2 x 34’ high
  • R-19 Roof / R-3 Walls

Heating System

  • (1) Air Turnover Heater
  • Floor mounting
  • 1,250 MBH total
  • Unknown CFM
  • 6 HP total – intermittent (turned off due to noise)

Summary

The Cambridge system used over 45% less total energy. If the 24,000 ft2 facility had installed a Cambridge system they could have saved approximately $4,000/year operating at $0.21/ft2  vs. $0.38/ft2.