Installing electric floor heating is an excellent way to enhance comfort and energy efficiency in your home. Proper preparation during the electrical rough in stage is essential for a smooth installation process and long-term functionality. This setup is very similar for under tile heating, under screed heating and in slab heating installations. Follow these 5 … Read more
Generally, your heating can be placed under a screed bed if the bed is to be less than 40mm thick, or on top of the screed bed to sit just under the tiles. Both will work nicely, but will just perform a little differently, as the screed will act as a thermal mass, storing the … Read more
Step 1: Electrical Preparation Before installing under carpet heating, some basic electrical preparations are necessary. A single conduit is to be installed from the floor to the controllers location on the wall. This allows the power lead from the heating mat and the temperature sensor probe to be brought up to the controller location. Step … Read more
Step 1: Pick A Location For Your Controller The location for your controller will generally be the point that your heating cable or cables start from. They will then roll out from there to cover the heated area. Bring the cables up in the centre of a wall location so the heating cable feeds can … Read more
Step 1: Electrical Preparation Whether you are heating a bathroom or living area, some basic preparations are necessary to complete your floor heating project. Generally, two conduits are installed from the floor to the controller`s location on the wall. This allows one conduit for the power lead from the heating mat, and a second conduit … Read more
Underfloor Heating Running Costs There are several factors that determine floor heating running costs. The size of the heated area and the set temperatures are important variables affecting the cost to run floorheating. Also, insulation and heat loss within your home, your electricity cost per kilowatt hour, and whether you can operate on off-peak rates … Read more
How Do Hydronic (Water) Heating Systems Work? A Hydronic Heating System warms a room by passing hot water through a series of pipes located within the floor, or through fixed radiators located within the rooms to be heated. The water is heated by a boiler, generally remotely located in a services area of the home. … Read more
The environments that we live in have a significant effect on our overall well-being. Our homes are more than just a place to hang our hats, they are the space in which the hearts and minds of our families and friends develop within, it’s design, functionality and feel directly affect us. Investing in creating a … Read more
Does your bathroom resemble the drab facade of a forgotten motel bathroom? A bathroom can be a sanctuary, and giving it a makeover can uplift the spirit and breathe new life into a neglected space. Here are 6 ideas to consider for your upcoming bathroom remodel: 1 Dream big- start with a vision of everything … Read more
It’s simple, underfloor heating is better for you, your wallet, and the planet… It’s the best way to heat your home! Whether you’re building a new house or renovating your bathroom, you’ll inevitably arrive at the question of how to heat the space. Under tile heating offers you a way to heat your home inexpensively … Read more
Using a multimeter to test underfloor heating, can easily be done yourself… Here’s how. Test 1: Resistance test between the active and neutral on the heating element. By setting a multimeter to Ohms resistance, you will be able to tell if your heating element is in tact without a break in the heating element. A … Read more
How far should you place the sensor from the heating wire when installing under tile heating? It is important to get this right, or there will be an underfloor heating sensor problems. It`s quite simple how underfloor heating sensor installation be done, just place the floor sensor at the same distance that the heating wire will … Read more
If you are floor heating larger areas such as living, dining and lounge areas etc, it is important to plan in advance. By using series of smaller mats to make up the larger area, it is easy to create zones for the ultimate in control and comfort. You may have one controller controlling the whole … Read more
Towel Rack Timer RX10 and RX11 Are you installing a heated towel rail or heated towel rack? Great idea! The next question is how to control it. Many people install a simple light switch to turn their towel rail on and off. Others have an exposed plug and powerpoint, which just looks plain ugly! Sure, it`s a … Read more