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Eric

retro fit radiant heat

Post by Eric » Mon Jul 18, 2005 8:35 am

I own a "triple wide" and am very unhappy with the furnace/heating. I have found a site that offers radiant heat panels that retro fit in between floor joist and provide radiant heat thru the floor
How practical is this? My home is on a basement so acess would be easy. However it still has the belly plastic holding the insulation in so I havent seen how much piping,electric and ductwork is between my joist
Anyone with experience with product or similar?
warmzone.com
Thanks
eric

Eugene

Re: retro fit radiant heat

Post by Eugene » Mon Jul 18, 2005 1:06 pm

Don't do it.
there is a lot of dwv, and electrical systems in the floor.
You should find out why your heating system is not working properly.
You should check the cross over ducts, if they are in the floor, are the gaskets in place?
Maybe your system leaks at the joints and seams, take a mirror and look inside the ducts through the registers.

John Smith

Re: retro fit radiant heat

Post by John Smith » Tue Jul 19, 2005 4:53 pm

If you want to spend the money, it can be done... the underside is like a conventional house - the insulation should be fiberglass so would be replaced afterward. I personally wouldn't spend the money, but if you're so inclined, my feeling is that it would be just like conventional construction. All of the piping and vents are in that space.

eric

Re: retro fit radiant heat

Post by eric » Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:06 pm

Thanks guys,
I just now had my AC leak problem fixed and the A coil cleaned.seems to have made a difference as far as blower noise and airflow.
With approaching cold months I am instead going to try a radiant heat panel by "econo-heat" These are 24"x24" and just fasten to the wall and can be plugged in. If they work well i might put one in each room and have them hard wired.
I expect my savings in gas bill might be greater than the increase in electric.
Thanks again for the advice
Eric

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