Electric floor Heat
Electric floor Heating Systems











ELECTRIC FLOOR HEAT

The BenefitsElectric Floor Heat OptionsHow It WorksThe InstallationProjects / Applications


THE INSTALLATION


Installing radiant heat under hardwood kitchen floor

FloorHeat is installed directly under floor covering and requires no floor build up. The polymer floor heating element can be nailed or stapled through, making installation quicker and easier than other in-floor heating systems.

Because the system is self-regulating, it is extremely energy efficient and it cannot overheat.

 


 


Heat cable is available on the spool as well as pre-spaced in mats for easy installation. Snow melting systems also utilize heat cable that is embedded in concrete, asphalt or under pavers for melting snow and ice.
Radiant floor heating cable and thermostat.


ComfortTile floor heating mat installation

ComfortTile floor heating mats being installed.

Radiant Floor Heating System Installation

Floor heating system being installed in home.




Installation of Radiant Heat System Components

The Power Unit - The Transformer is a low-voltage dry type isolation transformer (120 Vac primary and 24 Vac secondary, NEMA 3R enclosure). The Terminal Board is a fused board - 24 Vac with four 5A PTC fuses, set screw lug terminals sized for #14 #4 AWG wires, terminal assignments (one primary hot, four fused secondary hot, and three neutrals). FloorHeat is the safest electric system on the market. The system is ETL listed and complies to ANSI/UL-1693 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 no. 217 standards and CE marking. FloorHeat operates on low-voltage and does not require a ground fault interrupter. It is normally connected to a 24V transformer, but it can also be run by a solar or wind-powered source. Because the elements are self-regulating and cover over 60% of the floor surface, this floor heating system is more efficient (up to 30%) than other electric and hydronic systems, and up to 60% more efficient than conventional forced air systems. The system is easily zoned too!

FloorHeat is an excellent product for heating your entire home or for simply heating your floors. The floor heating element is a durable, yet thin 12"-wide element. It is flexible and can be cut to length on the job site. Once layout has been determined, simply cut the element to the appropriate length, make the electrical connections, and run the wires to the terminal board(s) and transformer. Secure the elements to the subfloor with adhesive, staples, or pegs and cover to trade practices. No floor heating system is easier to install.

FloorHeat is approved for use with any non-conductive floor covering including: natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tiles, hardwood and laminates, resilient, and carpet. And because the element can be placed directly below the floor covering, installation is a breeze! Warmzone FloorHeat is perfect for new construction or remodeling applications. Because of its low profile, there is practically no buildup when using FloorHeat for heating your floors.

The installation of our radiant heat systems is fairly easy compared to other radiant heat systems. Contractors and experienced "do-it-yourselfers" can install the system with ease. Warmzone does recommend, however, involving an electrician when working with high-voltage wires and when hooking up the power to the radiant heating system.

Warmzone provides complete, professional radiant heat services, including AutoCad layouts with each system. Layouts are crucial to ensure the proper installation of the radiant floor heating system.

Warmzone Professional Design Services and AutoCad Layouts




Polymer heating element.
Heating element

Transformer for radiant floor heating system.
Transformer

Programmable thermostat for electric floor heating systems.
Thermostat