Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 22nd, 2012
Question: I am running a floor heating system for the first year and would like to know if there are any tricks to make ? The system was installed in China and is combined with the hot water supply system throughout the house. The house is +/- 3500 sq ft and I would also like [...]
Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 20th, 2012
My Question: Do I need a special thermostat for in floor heating also does any type of thermostat work with boilers? what if I have three zones? and how do I know how many pumps I have If you have only one heating zone(and one pump) for the boiler then a regular thermostat will do. [...]
Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 19th, 2012
FAQ: Can I use any thermostat w/timer for radiant floor heating? I just received my radiant flooring and it just came with a standard thermostat. I would like to have the option of having a timer on it, so I can program it to turn on and off when needed. Can I go out and [...]
Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 18th, 2012
Home Living for Life: Home heating question pellet furnace v. in floor heat!? In our home remodel we are planning a change in the heating system. A home addition and several updates in the current house. Currently we are using a forced air propane furnace and its very expensive. We are considering in floor heat [...]
Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 17th, 2012
Home Living for Life: thermal poll: do you have underfloor heating at yours..? ps: doesn’t apply to people with carpeted homes i mean whats more awesome than a heated wooden polished floor….all ready when you come home in freezing weather question sponsored by : IKEA – i have carpet.. but wish i had wooden floor [...]
Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 16th, 2012
Home Living for Life: is it possible to repair a underfloor heat mat ,i have cut threw the cable ,? if it is possible to repair the ,underfloor heat mat could you please tell me how ,thanks umm, splice the cable back together? This isn’t something that you just splice back together. You need to [...]
Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 15th, 2012
My Question: Is theree a form of insulation you can use under ceramic tiles without using underfloor heatijg? I’m going to be filing ky bathroom and kitchen concrete floor. The floor is always freezing but I can’t afford underfloor heating, is.there anything I can do at all to improve the warmth? Not much you can [...]
Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 14th, 2012
Q&A: Central Heating – how would you go about installing it in your home? Hi. I am just about to make an offer on a house – but it does not have central heating! If my offer is accepted, I’m sure to install some sort of heating to it – radiators & underfloor heating for [...]
Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 13th, 2012
Q&A: is underfloor heating bad for feet? i heard it was bad for some..does anyone have experience in this? No, It’s comfortable and Very nice on cold mornings If you walk barefoot on it regularly, you should use plenty of moisturizer, cause it will dry them up. oh no, it’s lovely-snuggly-cosy-warm in floor is not [...]
Posted in Underfloor Heating on Feb 11th, 2012
Q&A: DIY hydronic underfloor radiant heating system? I am researching on if it is possible to build a hydronic underfloor heating system from common materials. I was thinking about purchasing a medium size water heater, water pump, and about 1000 feet of tubing, maybe pvc, or even your higher end common garden hoses as they [...]
