Lets Talk Heat.

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why not combine all the heat talk here. Ive been reading a bunch of diff posts.

Everyone seems to be using the Master-Car strip heaters and having good results. Im just looking for different options. Im about to start on another oven a little smaller then my 8x8x12 gas oven.

I'm doing a 6wx6tx8long Electric. according to this site (This is a great site for a BTU calculator) http://www.heatershop.com/btu_calculator.htm

I need 54000 BTU or 15820watts
Tons of watts that would be 10 of the 1500w strips or Id just get or 3 good 5000watters.

anybody every consider something like this? for your smaller ovens?
http://www.arizonatools.com/detail/TPIFHK-624-1CA/
BTU's: 20478: Volts: 240, Phase: 1, Amps: 25.

what about wire wound elements instead of the strip heaters?

This would be a good stick thread esp for new people about to build a oven. Lets list whats needed for each size

4x4x6 seems common = 96 Cu FT
6x4x6 = 144 Cu.Ft
6x6x8 = 288 Cu Ft
8x8x8 = 512 Cu Ft

Would it be better to go with more smaller heaters (1500w Vs 3000+ w) and spread em around the oven? Or go with fewer elements? Would both heat up just as quick? etc..

Just thought this would be a good topic. If its been posted a million times just delete me.