ArtMetal

My primary reason for looking into an electric furnace is a matter of comfort. Having only used electric heaters in the past for lead, moving to an electric furnace for aluminum seemed to be an easier step. I'm not set on using an electric furnace though.

One thing I have considered was operating the furnace in the comfort of my basement during the winter. Assuming this is safe to do with any type of aluminum furnace, using a gas powered furnace would probably need its own exhaust system. Opening the windows during the Minnesota winters isn't very practical. I do have a bath exhaust fan above my workbench, but it's meant for sucking out soldering fumes.

Another benefit of an electric furnace, specifically a 120v single phase, is it can be used just about anywhere. Work outside when the weather is nice, in the garage when its raining, and in the basement in the winter. I can bring it over to a friends house, plug it in, and we're in business. Right now, I'll need to do a little pipe work to add another gas appliance. Otherwise, I'll be swapping out the cloths dryer and furnace.