underfloor heating or infrared ceiling panels??
Tani H-S
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Susie Gardner
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Comments (11)Well angelaew sounds like you have a plan! Its such a hard decision to make. Would you believe we are still deciding. We have 8 solar panels installed (construction pv) a company in Dublin and now pricing our plumbing and deciding our heating system. I was adamant that we were going underfloor heating/ rad/ stove with back boiler and oil condensing as back-up but our plumbing is trying to convince us otherwise. PLumber thinks we should go underfloor throughout GF with aluminium rads upstairs and air to water system. His logic is that we are producing electricity which will offset the usage by the a2w system. We considered this and went back to him and said no and we'll stick with our plan but he sent us away again to consider as he thinks we're mad! Pro's and cons are causing so many problems! Instant heat v ambient constant heat Oil/ back boiler v a2w maintenance costs etc supply of turf and having to get this every year ...cutting/ getting it in etc capital cost outlay (approx. 5K extra for the a2w) simplicity of traditional system and basic system v fairly new technology and fear of unknown. cheaper running costs potentially with a2w etc... etc.... I'd love to hear any more thoughts as at the moment whilst we were so adamant we're back to going round in circles!...See MoreUnderfloor heating in whole house
Comments (14)2. Why underfloor system is not the top rating? There is good thermal mass giving a long lasting for heating, less energy needs to feed as radiators. But infrared spells from this heating go directly to selling but not to lower space of premises. No good convection. Can increase blood pressure if the temperature is not acceptable for you. And another important is the surface glazed or soft (tiles, timber ect.) giving different waves maybe it's not for us. 3. Wall heating system. Same concept underfloor heating just in the walls. Benefits. Can run low and high temperatures. Can design with different angles to heat direct another surfaces true infrared spells. Wall panels never heat the selling opposite underfloor heating. Panels can plastered with clay plaster. Fits in any design. One panel can be installed between 2 rooms. Infrared radiant heat heats not just the premises, but makes a comfortable feeling for all who is alive (humans, plants ect.) The infrared rays were used from ancient times… There is no better feeling than a very cold day, sun-rays going true your body and you cannot feel the cold even if it is windy, the feeling that you get is like someone giving you more energy to your body, – this is an infrared heat. The infrared radiant heat are different, have different wavelengths, heat spectrum changes when the heat goes true different material. For example, heat passes through metal, cement bricks or concrete, natural stones, glass or clay heat spectrum are changes to different waves. The most positive human beings are accepting radiate heat from the clay. The clay has the same heat spectrum as human beings. Radiant heat from the clay stoves or any clay heaters does not only heat or provides comfort, but also has healing properties. Its the same when medics heal us through infrared. More info available just send us short mesage....See MoreHelp! our new kitchen is too cold.
Comments (49)We had a similar problem. Had two rads and two plinth heaters, but they weren't working properly and we were freezing. Had the plumber in and he adjusted them and now we're toasty in a matter of minutes. Get one plinth heater put in and plug in a small electric coal or log effect stove ( cheap enough) to bridge the gap. If your windows are thermally bridged have you thought about contacting the window installer to complain , about the problems you are having? The builder, too , as he should have ensured your extension was properly insulated. The suggestion about thermal lined curtains that pull right back during the day is spot on as it will help insulate the room and the kitchen will be warmer in the mornings to come down to. Finally the door is essential as both the hall and front door area are most likely sucking away any warmth from the kitchen area, especially if there is a stairwell. I now think if I was doing mine again I would dig up the floor and put in underfoot heating but this is way too disruptive to consider now. Best of luck....See MoreAlternative (electric) heating experience?
Comments (4)It seems to me that you can either have a conventional boiler that heats water and pumps it around radiators, or a warm air system or some sort of electrical heat source in every room. (Assuming an ASHP is not practical and installing a wet underfloor heating system is too disruptive and oil is undesirable). When I looked at this I concluded that if I were starting from scratch I would have chosen a warm air system which seems to be the heating of choice in colder countries like Canada and in Scandinavia. Warm air heating does seem to work faster than radiators and modern advances in filters mean it’s no longer associated with dust or allergens as it was in the 70s. You also free up wall space although the ducting will need consideration. Whether or not you decide on radiators or hot air the thing to consider next is the fuel source. It seems to me that with gas price rises the gap between gas and the more expensive electricity is narrowing. It does however seem that more powerful gas boilers are available than electric ones and the water flow rates are better so if you choose a combi then you can get a good flow rate for your morning shower. You might still conclude you prefer electric boilers (apparently they last longer and don’t need the regular servicing of a gas boiler). If you go the electric route then you might decide on more than one boiler, a tank of hot water rather than heating it on demand and thermostats in each room make it more efficient. Whatever you decide- best of luck...See MoreTani H-S
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