subject: How To Build Up A Radiant Floor Design Heating System [print this page] Radiant floor heating system, which supplies heat directly to the floor, gives you a cooling effect. This system completely depends on the radiant heat transfer technology. Designing a radiant heat could be very complicated or easy depending on some factors. As no energy is lost through the ducts, this is more efficient than baseboard and forced air heating. People with allergic diseases will also find it more advantageous as it completely eliminates the moving air. Reading on you will have a better idea on how to build up a radiant floor design heating system.
Determine the number of zones
One or more radiant heat zones, controlled by a thermostat are termed as a heat zone. More than one loops can be controlled by a thermostat, however, more number of thermostat is good for home for efficient temperature control. Thermostat should be placed depending on the floor plan of the room. For example, for a bedroom, a single thermostat located outside the hallway is enough, but for isolated master bedrooms should be controlled by separate thermostats.
Heat loss also has an important role in determining the number of zones. Rooms with huge heat loss that means with more number of windows and doors need separate zones that the adjacent room with moderate heat loss. More heat zones will make better temperature control and maximum performance.
Determining the tubing loops
The number of tubing loops should also be considered when you design heating system. Closer tubing spacing is good for better temperature control, even though it is expensive. This will also help you to minimize hot spots and cold spots. By following some simple calculation methods, you can find out the total tubing space required for each zone. Designing the heat zone by following all requisites will provide the best temperature control system. Also, consulting a designer rather than a concrete contractor will help you easily with this.
Installation supplies
You have to take acre some simple things before installing design heating system. Make sure to secure the tubing before pouring the concrete. Also, if you are planning to install a rigid foam board under slab installation do not forget to use screw clips to safeguard your tubing.
Determine manifold configuration
Design heat system can be configured in several ways. The most common configurations are Single zone manifold with multiple loops and Multi-zone manifold with 1 loop per zone. A single zone manifold can be used by itself or can be combined with other single zones to create a multiple zone. The pump is usually installed within the single heat zone system and is regulated by a thermostat.
Multiple zone manifolds directly installs the pump with it and with loop actuators controlled by a zone value controller with thermostat. Around six zones can be controlled by a zone controller. Both of these manifolds work fine in all situations ofcourse with a circular pump. For multiple manifold design heating system, you have to link the manifold with the boiler system and return lines.
