https://www.flowhydronics.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-02-07 https://www.flowhydronics.com/blog/planning-for-a-future-heat-exchange-pump monthly 0.5 2025-02-07 https://www.flowhydronics.com/blog/is-a-floor-heating-manifold-pump-onoff-switch-necessary monthly 0.5 2022-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/eaab38b0-452e-4a56-9411-2d824e2e7d3c/wilo184294_1140x_1.jpg Blog - Will adding an ‘on/off’ switch to my floor heating manifold pump save money? - Make it stand out Comparison of the conventional and Energy Efficient manifold pumps https://www.flowhydronics.com/blog/convection-vs-conduction monthly 0.5 2022-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/db824619-74ab-409c-b7a4-0b8713758a58/jonathan-ybema-n29bMCHktj0-unsplash+CREDITED.jpg Blog - Convection vs Conduction - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/3d469607-bcac-431f-b999-a9c7453af11c/louis-philippe-poitras-sJgucUmcaKE-unsplash_CREDITED.jpg Blog - Convection vs Conduction - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.flowhydronics.com/blog/modulating-thermostats monthly 0.5 2022-11-22 https://www.flowhydronics.com/convection-conduction daily 0.75 2022-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/db824619-74ab-409c-b7a4-0b8713758a58/jonathan-ybema-n29bMCHktj0-unsplash+CREDITED.jpg How it works - Convection Heating - Wall Radiators There is a long standing misconception that radiators heat a room by radiating heat outwardly. This is logical as the air closest to the radiator feels the warmest. However, the actual method of heating a room with a radiator is through convection. Cool air accumulates at the lowest point in a room because it is denser than warm air and the molecules take up less space. The cold air is drawn up through the bottom of the radiator and comes in contact with the heated core. As the air begins to warm it expands and become less dense. Lighter air rises and the heated air moves upward and along the ceiling of the room in a convection current. As the air moves away from the radiator on the current it begins to shrink as it cools, density increases and the cool air descends back to the floor ready to repeat the heating cycle. The constant circulation of air moves heat around the room. The circulating heated air accumulates airborne particles of dust and allergens on the journey and redistributes them around the room as well. In cold months radiators require a water temperature between 65-80C. The convection current created can result in a very warm room but a cold tiled floor. Occupants in a bedroom may need to sleep next to the radiator for warmth, but also need a window left open to help ventilate the over-heated space. Radiator thermostatic control knobs and modern smart thermostats make controlling radiator heat systems easier. However, to get the most efficiency out of radiators the air current must circulate freely. This can have restrictive implications for how furniture is placed in a room. A radiator installed under a window with a large overhanging sill or behind a large piece of furniture will greatly reduce its efficiency and ability to move heat throughout the space. Radiators are big dust collectors that also require periodic maintenance to remove air that can accumulate in the system over time causing them to make noise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/3d469607-bcac-431f-b999-a9c7453af11c/louis-philippe-poitras-sJgucUmcaKE-unsplash_CREDITED.jpg How it works - Conduction Heating - Floor Heating In contrast, hydronic heating systems produces radiant heat through conduction. The system pumps water from a heating source (boiler/heat pump) through thermally conductive tubing located in the screed layer of a floor. The heat is transferred to the surrounding screed material (concrete, sand/cement, anhydrite) through conduction. This layer of the floor is insulated so the heat that accumulates does not move downward. Screed is a good thermal conductor and the heat is transferred to the entire floor, radiating warmth upward and warming the floor and everything in the room. Floor heating essentially turns the entire floor into one gigantic radiator. This method of heating a space eliminates cold spots and draughts, reduces the circulation of dust and allergens, and allows furniture to be configured without restriction. Modern windows and proper home insulation are important factors in retaining heat efficiently and maximising comfort. Likewise, floor coverings are also an important part of floor heating efficiency. Concrete, stone and tile are good thermal conductors and retain heat very well. Wood flooring is less conductive and some types of wood can react to the fluctuation in temperature. When certain rules are followed a wood floor can be installed with floor heating. Wall to wall carpet has the lowest conductive properties and is not a suitable covering with floor heating. The lower water temperature used with hydronic floor heating systems is where the efficiency shines through. The boiler can be set around 45C, which is enough to create a very comfortable interior and will save on annual utility bills and maintenance. The development of modern smart thermostats have resulted in improved functionality in floor heating temperature control that can be uniquely adjusted for personal lifestyle and needs. However, it is important to note that Smart thermostats require programming to function. There are many manufacturers of smart thermostats and they can all operate differently. The common denominator is that they “learn” how to efficiently regulate a system using algorithms. Smart thermostats require the end user to understand their particular models programming functionality so they can set the system to regulate heat efficiently. https://www.flowhydronics.com/floor-heating-myths daily 0.75 2022-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/1636368470113-VOGKQUXN7LLHF69W4OAJ/jilbert-ebrahimi-0WVik0B5UWY-unsplash_Credit.jpg Floor Heating Myths - Myth 1- Floor heating is more expensive than radiators. The price to install underfloor heating may be slightly higher than the installation of standard conventional radiators. However, underfloor heating is a long term investment. Floor heating is more energy efficient and a mandatory requirement in houses where heat exchange pumps are being used. Underfloor heating generates lower energy bills and overall system costs in comparison to radiators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/1636368895647-VLYBQ7BWKX6UJI13HKR6/james-forbes-qgh5tuELdx4-unsplash_Credit.jpg Floor Heating Myths - Myth 2 - A house with underfloor heating still needs radiators to get warm. Radiant floor heating generates more than enough heat to create a very comfortable ambient temperature. Heat is evenly distributed and radiates over the entire floor surface. Heat rises from the floor upwards giving the room a consistent warmth. By distributing heat in this effective way the floor heating thermostat can be set to a lower temperature and still easily maintain a comfortable interior warmth. In addition, the furniture and contents of the room also takes on the ambient temperature increasing the comfort of the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/1636369249009-JAUZ96UTB6OKP509L50Y/matthew-henry-2Ts5HnA67k8-unsplash.jpg Floor Heating Myths - Myth 3 -Underfloor heating takes longer to heat up a house so the temperature never stays consistent Electric floor heating works almost as quickly as radiators to heat a room. Hydronic systems are slower to initially heat up a room than radiators. Heat is not instantly felt because the water in the floor pipes needs to bring the entire floor up to temperature. Modern smart thermostats make configuring your floor heating system to your lifestyle and needs easy, convenient and energy efficient. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/a05cbfab-f971-45e9-9cbe-35066d8f516a/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash_CREDITED.jpg Floor Heating Myths - Myth 4 - Underfloor heating makes your feet swell In the early days of poor window and house insulation floor heating could be set too high to compensate for the loss of heat in the house. This resulted in a floor that was too hot and caused feet to swell. Modern insulation materials and building practices coupled with the ability to monitor and program floor heating temperatures have eliminated foot swelling. In fact, adding a heat pump to the system can also provide floor cooling. A huge benefit in the hot summer months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/3564a356-5c5d-4d59-972d-fdc565792115/dennis-cortes-_veirRXwPOQ-unsplash.jpg Floor Heating Myths - Myth 5 - Underfloor heating is unhealthy Underfloor heating prevents the circulation of dust particles that cause allergies and sickness. The home has a better humidity level and benefits from a healthier environment with fewer dust mites and mould which is beneficial to people with allergies and respiratory issues. 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Epoxy floors are very hard and increase the milling costs. In addition, this floor required a specific primer to be applied to bond the filler for the milling channels to the floor. Then a specific type of primer to bond the top levelling agent to the floor. Once cured, the smooth layer in the photo will be the base for PVC floor covering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/f4467b6a-f5cc-4182-b5e8-f5d9a1ec180b/Anhydrite+Milled+Floor+Apartement.jpg Home - | Projects Milled Anhydrite + Type - Apartment Size - 100 m2 Manifold - 9 Group Extra - Zone Control - 3 Zones This apartment required 100 m2 of floor milling in an Anhydrite screed. Separate temperature control in three different rooms was handled by a wireless Zone Control system. The milling channels have been filled with a self levelling compound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/83b1a941-d444-4c39-ac9e-02a07cbd63dd/Floor+Heating+Milled+in+Tile.jpg Home - | Projects Milled Tile Floor+ Type - Bungalow House Renovation- Den Bosch Manifold -11 Group Zone Control - 5 zones This project required floor heating in the entire bungalow. The ceramic tile in the house was in very good condition and it was possible to mill directly into the tile. The photo shows the heating tubes installed and the application of a high quality flexible tile glue to fill the channels. New tile was installed throughout the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/9f79446b-34de-4e95-b5b9-07cd50405fad/W+Fermacell.jpg Home - | Projects Combination Floor: Fermacell over wood + Sand/Cement Sub-Floor Type - House Renovation - Breda Manifold - 9 Group Combination floor In this project Fermacell boards were installed in the living room area and then milled for floor heat tubing. The dinning room had a sand/cement sub-floor with existing floor heating. The existing floor heat tubing was connected to the new larger manifold. Then the sand/cement sub-floor was levelled to equal the height of the Fermacell boards in the living room The entire floor was tiled for a seamless finish. https://www.flowhydronics.com/home/pricing monthly 0.5 2022-02-16 https://www.flowhydronics.com/home/hydronic-floor-heating monthly 0.5 2022-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/7107f5d1-52d5-47cd-bcd5-b93f115fb71c/daniel-chen-SoNaNOFT974-unsplash.jpg Home - Hydronic floor heating - Healthier than convection heating A huge benefit of underfloor heating that is regularly overlooked is the health benefit created by the reduction of respiratory problems. Convection heating from radiators moves warm air in a circular motion, capturing and redistributing dust particles and allergens. Heat created by hydronic flooring warms the room and everything in it gently from the floor upwards without an air current. There is far less movement in the air for particles of dust and allergens to circulate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/1642622640692-45BSIHI2HZ953A4WEIJA/amin-hasani-dftyKNLqqWc-unsplash.jpg Home - Hydronic floor heating - Comfort By creating a large radiant surface that heats the room in an upwards direction, everything in the room becomes warm, including you! This form of heat is much more comfortable than the convection air currents radiators create. Instead of drawing cold air across the floor to be heated and circulate to the ceiling, floor heating just makes everything in the room a warm even temperature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/f075c727-230f-4358-830a-c2a634380f63/trend-ZXxJrVpO47E-unsplash.jpg Home - Hydronic floor heating - Interior Design Freedom Underfloor heating offers interior designers freedom from the constraints of wall radiator placement and heat circulation issues. The main feature of floor heating is that it is invisible, only felt and not seen. Furniture can be configured in a space without the restrictions that radiators create. Since the entire floor surface becomes warm and radiant, all spaces in the room are warm and comfortable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/fa1e2c1f-b260-49ec-a813-0b62341f0be6/Flir+Crop.jpg Home - Hydronic floor heating - Hydronic floor heating efficiency+ One of the major benefits of hydronic floor heating is the lower boiler temperature that is required to warm and maintain a comfortable temperature in the room. The floor is a good conductor of heat and dissipates the heat slowly. In addition, having all the contents of the room at the same temperature makes the room feel warmer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6187ffeef9f65d3a3258ecf1/d7dbdf8d-fad0-4d80-bd06-86e5d7b28847/shubham-dhage-aecIHElCkQI-unsplash.jpg Home - Hydronic floor heating - Safer than Radiators Radiators pose some safety issues, especially for young children. Radiators usually operate at a high temperature and can become so hot they can scald if touched. Many care homes are making the switch to underfloor heating to protect residents with dementia from scalding and injury from impacting the sharp edges of a radiator in a fall. Floor heating never attains a heat setting that can cause a burn injury.