Underfloor Heating

Heat Emitter	Upside	Downside
In-Floor Central Heating	Even temperature distribution Lower running costs once at operating temperature No air movement or duct noise. No space in room taken up by heating system. Healthy, as no airborne particles are blown around (fewer dust mites) Can be combined with domestic hot water systems. Can be combined with other system components such as radiators or convectors The System is well suited to independent zone control, which can be electronic or manually operated.	Generally a slow response time. Some types of floor coverings can impede heat transfer. No flexibility once installed. Floor penetrations to be avoided or carefully planned. Full slab insulation recommended Can only operate on low temperatures requiring more controls if domestic hot water and radiators are to be combined Not a licenced industry in NZ making it prone to cowboys

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Water in-floor heating systems consist of plastic (cross-linked-polyethylene) pipe laid in circuits in a floor screed or embedded within the slab, through which low temperature hot water is passed. The hot water is circulated at a lower temperature than for other forms of heating and provides even heat distribution across the whole installed area.

Heated floors act like a massive radiator heating all object and people in the room in a gentle, even manner. The room heats the bottom up, heating the feet and the body first.

HEAT SOURCES FOR UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS

Gas boilers, LPG and Natural gas system boilers, condensing technology highly recommended
Diesel boilers, very efficient and suitable for rural applications
Heat Pumps (hydronic)
Solar or solar assisted (Solar collector combined with one of the heat sources listed above)
Oil fired burners (vaporising and forced draught)

Want to save CASH on operating costs with your existing Heating System? It’s time to get a SERVICE! To book your Service for only $299 all including, please

Pipe Repair

PRICE: $ 399.00 including (GST incl) *conditions apply Book Now

Accidentally hit an underfloor heating pipe? Don’t panic! Euro Plumbing have developed specialised skills to expose and repair such sections.

This service includes the following:

Concrete cutting and carful exposure
Draining of system and ingress protection
Repair of damaged section with specialised joiners
Electrolysis protection
Re-pressurisation and commissioning

System service not included and can be purchased at a discounted rate of $149. WHICH HYDRONIC SYSTEM?

For those building a new home with a solid concrete floor, you have the option of under-floor and/or radiators. When retro-fitting, under floor is not really a viable option so you will be looking at radiators. Both systems offer exceptional comfort but which system is best? The answer is simple: the system which most suits your home and your lifestyle,

Both systems will cost similar amounts to have installed and both provide very similar heat characteristics to your home, though under floor is warm on your feet.
Under floor costs less to run per hour, but more over a full winter period than radiators. This is because under floor systems take a long time to heat up and are therefore more efficient when run 24/7 throughout the heating season, albeit with the temperature reduced up to 4 degrees at night or while you’re at work. Radiators, on the other hand, are very quick to respond and therefore can be set to run only when you want the heat.
With the typical New Zealand-designed floor slab there are some additional design factors that must be applied to ensure the system control is adequate. Good design is critical, and we can help with detailed advice and design assistance.
Radiator systems can sometimes be difficult to place in open plan properties particularly those with large areas of glazing.
Split systems, part under floor and part radiators, often provide the best solution in two storey homes and homes with large areas of open plan living. A badly designed system will cost more to run and result in an ineffective system.

For more information on radiator systems please follow this link Euro Plumbing offer a combination of several systems which gives yout he best of all worlds, for more information please visit our COMBINATION HEATING PAGE

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