Jim we are discussing NuHeat heating systems here.
I recommend NuHeat wire systems to my clients. They are the leader in this industry. Members of the NKBA. Love the fastening system. Can be used as a primary heat sours. Cane be used in a shower.
Thermostats are sexy - not ugly. And installer friendly.
I saw the thermostat that they reccomend with Dirta Heat - I wouldn't use it - use a Honeywell TH115-AF-GA for radiant heat.
I wonder if you void your warranty if you switch out thermostats? My money is you do. Complete system and all.
Vehicle manufacturers are not allowed to void the vehicle warranty just because aftermarket parts are on the vehicle. To better understand this problem it is best to know the differences between the two types of new car warranties and the two types of emission warranties.
When a vehicle is purchased new and the owner is protected against the faults that may occur by an expressed warranty - an offer by the manufacturer to assume the responsibility for problems with predetermined parts during a stated period of time. Beyond the expressed warranty, the vehicle manufacturer is often held responsible for further implied warranties. These state that a manufactured product should meet certain standards. However, in both cases, the mere presence of aftermarket parts doesn't void the warranty.
That SS stat is butt ugly. I'm using Aube controllers, which are the same as the HWs. I don't like integral GFI protection, and install my own(which will protect OH shower lighting also). If the lights don't work, I know something's wrong, right away. Also easier to TS if its a bad stat, bad GFI, or bad heating cable.
So you use a local GFI for the lights and heat? I didn't think you could put it on the 20 amp bathroom circuit. Or is it on the lighting circuit?
Back to basement slab thermal breaks, radiant heat, and tile.
I'd go for the EasyMat, but I want to keep this, and the next bathroom project as CBP free as possible.
What other materials are available that can offer some insulation?
Electric heat in any form is expensive to operate.
This is awkward, but...
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