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What is the heating effect of electric current to oil?

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Electric boilers require approximately 3 1/2 kilowatts per boiler horsepower. Fuel oil typically produces approximately 3.5 boiler horsepower per gallon of oil burned*.


*This depends on several factors in boiler design, furnace design and fuel heat content.
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