Modine Heater for Basement

[Dyerbrk]

I am pondering the idea of putting a Modine heater in my basement to to keep the floors warmer in the house. The basement is roughly 40'x 40'. Any ideas on what size heater will do the job?

[beenthere]

Might work, but have no clue to what amount of heat you want or need.
Seems that will be up to your judgement. Or give a lot more details to work with. ;)

[Holmes]

If it's a poured concrete wall 45 to 50,000 btu unit will make it warm.  If it's a stone foundation wall 100,000 btu's will not keep it warm. Well it might but its a waste of energy ;D

[snowstorm]

i have 2 in my garage. 40x40x14 you could have it 75 in there if you wanted. one is a modine about 2'x2' the other is a trane its round with the fan in the middle so it blows down. it works ok not as good as the modine. anyone know what a new modine costs? called about a used one he wanted $400 for it. seems high