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Comment on Avoid A Radiant Heat Disaster by radiantheatexpert

radiantheatexpert — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:25:32 +0000

Hi Susan,

In a nutshell, the system is not putting out enough BTU’s per square foot to offset the heat losses of the area in question. Here are three things to try:

Reduce the BTU losses – by blocking off the 2nd floor, adding curtains, improving the insulation (walls, ceilings, windows, doors), etc.

Increase the system output – by turning up the water temperature (gradually, in 3 to 5 degree increments)

Increase the floor output – by adding reflective insulation below the floor to reflect radiant energy upward.

Comment on Avoid A Radiant Heat Disaster by Susan

Susan — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:08:51 +0000

HELP – we installed radiant floor in our 1869 home for our first floor (planning 2nd floor next year) but it has NOT been very warm. It does not seem to hold the heat. The company is telling us to block off 2nd floor and add curtains to our windows. I can’t believe only doing this would increase the amount of heat and sustain a reasonable temperature. We have it sent to 75 and it will only get up to 69. CAN YOU HELP US FIGURE THIS OUT – PLEASE…

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