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marv

11-16-2006 18:34:33




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I'll be pouring concrete next week for my workshop. Thinking about floor heat using a water heater or boiler. Any suggestions?




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Clarkbug

11-17-2006 18:47:55




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 Re: Floor Heat in reply to marv, 11-16-2006 18:34:33  
I agree with everyone else, that you should put some pex tubing in the slab for heat. Definitely insulate, you can use styrofoam or the foil back. I would say that you need to run the water at a higher temperature than 70 degrees, just because otherwise it might be hard to keep it warm in there. If you are just looking to keep the chill off, it should work. Also, most water heaters and boilers arent very efficient at that low temperature, most work better at higher temps.

I do suggest using the water heater instead of the boiler, they are better at taking in the cold water in case you shut down the heating system for a while. You can thermal shock a boiler otherwise if your circ pump kicks on and dumps cold water in.

You could also use a heat exchanger on a woodstove if you really wanted to...

Just some thoughts, but I really do like the heated slabs.

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504-1

11-16-2006 19:04:27




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 Re: Floor Heat in reply to marv, 11-16-2006 18:34:33  
Pex pipe and foil insulation,40x60 cost me 1000.
00 a year ago. Check Pexconnection.com They sold me everything pipe,valves,clamps, crimper, psi gauge, all for a lot less than I could buy it local at wholesale. All you need for heat is a water heater, circulation pump and thermostat. 70deg.water=70deg shop. Foil back I bought local.



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Wardner

11-16-2006 18:55:08




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 Re: Floor Heat in reply to marv, 11-16-2006 18:34:33  
Marv, you got mail. Check it. I have more radiant floor material than I can use.



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