Consider the power of 10 square feet of heated floor is equal to approximately a single 100-watt light bulb. Watt Density for Floors the standard watt density for residential floor heating is 8-12 watts per square foot (27-40 BTUs/sq ft).

Line voltage most systems operate on 120 or 240 volts and require a separate circuit breaker.

Low voltage some systems operate on 24 volts using a transformer to reduce the line voltage. While a building contractor or owner can often set the heating elements or panels in place, a qualified electrician should do the actual electrical hookup. Sidewalks or driveways can also be grooved to accept the elements and then filled in. They are also made to fit into a t-bar suspended tile ceiling.Įmbedded electric elements are either mounted behind the ceiling gypsum board, sandwiched between gypsum board or may be mounted to the gypsum board and plastered over.Įlectric elements are embedded in or under concrete or asphalt. Suspended panels may be suspended from the ceiling in various ways. Surface mount pre-manufactured panels are attached to the surface of the ceiling. Surface mount - manufactured panels are mounted to the wall. Under floor electric elements are applied to the underside of the subfloor in the joist space. Various electric products require different thicknesses of material ranging from 1/8' to 1/2'. Subfloor electric elements are embedded in a mud bed, poured gypsum underlayment or thinset material. Installation is usually done by an electrician or qualified heating contractor, particularly the final hookup.Ĭoncrete electric elements are embedded in or below the concrete depending on the application and desired outcome.

Snow and Ice sensors sensors measure outdoor temperature and the presence of moisture such as snow or ice. Unit thermostat some wall units come with the thermostat mounted right on the panel.Ĥ. Floor sensing thermostat when only floor warming is desired, a wall thermostat is used to control the floor surface temperature.ģ. The thermostat may have programmable features if desired.Ģ. Room thermostat a wall mounted thermostat controls room temperature when the system is used for space heating. Sidewalks and Driveways electric elements are embedded in or under concrete or asphalt.ġ. Ceilings electric elements are embedded in the ceiling or manufactured panels are mounted to or hung from the surface of the ceiling.Ĥ. Walls manufactured finished panels are mounted to the wall in variety of sizes and shapes including towel warmers.ģ. Floors electric elements are embedded or applied to the floor beneath the floor covering.Ģ. Spot (zone) heating apply heating to specific areas with individual control.ġ. Space heating as the primary heating system for a room, house or commercial building.ģ. Floor warming eliminate those cold bathroom or entry floors, warm up cold tile or chilly wood floors.Ģ. Using electricity directly to heat a radiant 'panel' is becoming popular.ġ. This natural heat transfer is both comfortable and energy efficient. Although the air is warmed, the majority of the heat travels through the air and warms other surfaces, similar to a light shining on a wall. The Foil Heater’s aluminum foil spreads the heat effectively and therefore the Foil Heater’s heat output of 12 watts/ft ² is adequate for most heating needs.Radiant heating uses a warm surface to transfer heat to individuals and into a space rather than moving heated air. The Foil Heater system is especially suited for large and regular shaped areas. Warmup’s Foil Heater is designed for installation under wood and laminate flooring or under soft and resilient floor coverings such as carpet and other floating floor finishes. The StickyMat heating mat comes in an output of 14 watts/ft ². The Warmup StickyMatheating mat is a super thin electric underfloor heating system that does not raise floor levels, taking the form of pre-spaced cables attached to a sticky mesh backing. There are two key Warmup electric floor heating mats the StickyMat and Foil Heater. All Warmup’s electric floor heaters use BEAB, VDE or FIMKO -approved, ultra-thin heating elements to quickly yet gently heat the floor surface. Our Projects Division offers a complete underfloor heating supply and installation service for large-scale projects.Įlectric floor heating mats are ideal for renovation projects, offering a low-profile heating solution and rapid installation times. Warmup provides literature, warranties, layouts, and 24/7 support for all installers. Our Projects Division is a one-stop-shop to specify the best heating solution.

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