Below are some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Underfloor Heating Cable Kits.
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Underfloor Cable Kits are suitable for Do-it-yourself (DIY) installation.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 31 December 2005 )
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Based on an insulated floor example, the typical running costs of a
250W model in a bathroom, based on electricity prices, would be less than
1p/hr.
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The cable within each Underfloor Heating kit is 3mm thick. |
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Yes - you must choose the underfloor heating cable kit that gives 150W/sqm for your room size.
Also please bear in mind the values will vary depending on sub-floor type.
Un-insulated concrete floors are likely to lose more heat than concrete
floors using insulation blocks conforming to current regulations.
To minimise the volume of heat loss, place Insulation board between the
sub-floor and the heating layer. A wide variety of Insulation board can
be bought from the online shop.
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Not at all if the cables are covered with screed or filler, if not
the tiler would need to take some care not to damage the cable in any
way when applying the adhesive. He will also need to use slightly more
adhesive than normal to allow for covering the cables. |
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Firstly, for safety our cables are a twin element cable, they comply
to and well exceed all guidelines for electromagnetic radiation, some
thinner single cables don't.
Secondly, the thickness supplied provides better heat distribution
than the more common thinner cables. |
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Our cable kits are designed so that the floor surface will feel comfortably
warm, but will never get too hot. The thermostat regulates the floor temperature
turning the system off when the floor gets to the required temperature
and then on as the floor begins to cool - thus keeping a constant temperature. |
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Yes - the digital clock thermostat supplied with each underfloor heating kit allows the user full control of the installation.
If you require only a thermostat and not as part of a kit, these can be found in our online shop.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 31 December 2005 )
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No. The system connects to part of your household wiring, but the mains
electrical connection is recommended to be made by a qualified electrician. |
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How long it takes to heat the floor will vary, depending on your sub-floor
& its insulation.
Generally the better the insulation the quicker
it will heat up, 30 minutes to an hour on a wooden floor, but it may take
several hours on just a concrete floor. However it
will also retain the heat in the concrete & therefore take much longer
to cool down.
Warm up times can be drastically reduced to as little as
15-20 minutes using a load bearing insulation board. Click here to find a wide selection of Insulation board.
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