Water underfloor heating is more popular than ever!
Water underfloor heating is one of the most popular types of heating for the home. It works on the same principle as standard central heating, in that hot water is piped through the system, gently warming all the rooms. Water underfloor heating systems are more suitable for newer floors.
The flow of the water is controlled by a manifold which has a temperature control to ensure that the system is operating at maximum efficiency. The heat in each individual room is controlled by thermal actuators and there are electronic controls which can operate timings and temperatures in each room.
The heating system can be controlled by electronic hubs which can control each room individually or divide the building into zones.
Water at a temperature of approximately 50°C is passed through a series of looped pipes laid under the entire floor of the room. The whole floor then becomes a radiator, warming the room gently from the floor upwards. The pipes for each zone or room all run to and from the manifold which is conveniently located for the user.
The temperature at which water passes through the underfloor heating system is lower than that for standard central heating as the surface of a radiator is much smaller and has to radiate much more heat to warm the room.
Underfloor heating kits are widely available and can be easily installed and connected to other fixtures such as towel rails. Underfloor heating will work with most boiler types and is even compatible with alternative energy sources such as solar panels.