JohnfrWhipple
BATHROOM DESIGN & BUILD
I'm helping a client out in New York design his new master en-suite. This on suite will have heated floors and his contractor is going to remove the old radiator and replace it with a floor heating system. The piping will be 1/2" and the question is what is the best design for the install.
We have had a chance to chat with Richard (Noble Company) and we understand what thickness levels of mortar to use but the real question is what is the best way to run the heating loops. With cable heat or electric heat some manufactures recommend no straight runs longer than 10'. I believe this is do to stress or thermal changes on the wire.
Is there a similar logic with the heating pipe when the heat source is hot water?
We have always used electric heat but since there is access the home's hot water system we are going that route.
The prep we we have designed is to have 3/4" plywood over the floor joist. Then set down 1/2" Hardy board with KeraBond/Keralastic. Next the heating pipes go in and after this a screed mortar layer of dry pack.
My gut tells me that we should keep the loops to 10'. What say ye Plumbers?
Thanks Men. JW
We have had a chance to chat with Richard (Noble Company) and we understand what thickness levels of mortar to use but the real question is what is the best way to run the heating loops. With cable heat or electric heat some manufactures recommend no straight runs longer than 10'. I believe this is do to stress or thermal changes on the wire.
Is there a similar logic with the heating pipe when the heat source is hot water?
We have always used electric heat but since there is access the home's hot water system we are going that route.
The prep we we have designed is to have 3/4" plywood over the floor joist. Then set down 1/2" Hardy board with KeraBond/Keralastic. Next the heating pipes go in and after this a screed mortar layer of dry pack.
My gut tells me that we should keep the loops to 10'. What say ye Plumbers?
Thanks Men. JW
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