Using underfloor heating as a whole-house heating system has several benefits from decreased energy consumption to freeing up living space as radiators aren’t needed. In many cases, underfloor heating can be used as the primary source of heat as long as the rooms have the correct levels of insulation. A heat loss calculation needs to […]
Radiators mainly work on the principle of heat convection, not radiation. Air is heated to a high temperature in the range of 65-75ºC and needs to be moved from the radiator to the rest of the room. This is achieved using thermal currents of hot air moving to the ceiling, cooling, and falling to create
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The easiest way to understand radiant heating is to understand the feeling of warmth on your body from the sun on a freezing cold day when the air temperature is clearly below freezing with snow and ice on the ground. Out of the sun, however, the feeling of warmth disappears, as the main sensation would
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Warmup underfloor heating is very cost-effective to run, it costs just 13p per day to heat an average-sized bathroom.
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Unlike other types of heating systems, underfloor heating operates without moving parts, exposed heating elements. Underfloor heating delivers a family-friendly and safe environment. No low-level hot surfaces or hard metal edges come with a radiator system, which can create a potentially unsafe and dangerous environment for small children, the elderly, or those vulnerable and at
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In CSH Level 4 or higher houses, Yes, Warmup Underfloor Heating is ideally suited as the primary heat source. If your house is an older property with lower insulation levels, it is probably best to install an additional source of heat. The only way to be completely sure if you need an additional heat source
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None of the Warmup heaters can be shortened, in under any circumstances. The correct size must be purchased for size of the area that is wished to be covered. Please contact us if you have purchased a heating cable that is too long.
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Installing under tile heating involves using screed as tile adhesive. The underfloor heating cannot be turned on until the flexible tile adhesive is fully dried. A minimum of 7-10 days should be allowed for this to ensure that the adhesive is completely dry. Turning the system on too early may force the screed to dry
The need to use primer depends on whether a backer board is being used. If the heating element is laid directly onto a plywood or concrete subfloor, primer should be used. If an insulated or standard backer board is used, there is no need to use the primer as these boards are already primed. The
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When positioning the floor probe, hot water pipes in the floor or any draught-prone places (such as external doorway) should be avoided as this may affect the thermostat. If the floor probe or power supply cables are too short upon installation, both of them can be extended by a qualified and certified electrician. All electric
Warmup offers an extensive range of electric and water floor systems compatible with all floor types, rooms and projects.
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