Radiant In-floor Heat

Ron Rabe @ Watts Radiant can help you. (800) 276-2419. The are a manufacturer of radiant in floor heating systems. He will likely want to do thermal calcualtions on your space so be prepared tp offer up some sort of drawing with wall, floor, and celing conditions. Additionally, the offer prefab "instant heat" electricl control panles.

We've got photos of our hot-water radiant-in-floor heating project at:

http://jk-hatlestad.smugmug.com/gallery/1192304#55777003

we did the calculations ahead of time, and the existing hot water heater for our house was marginal once the whole basement was finished. So, we turned up the hot water tank temperature to 150 degrees Fahrenheit and put a mixer to the sinks at 120 deg. F.

Check local regulations regarding use of a hot water heater for a boiler. They are not allowed for this use here in Saskatchewan Canada.

How about using a instantaneous water heater? They're about the most compact and efficient way to change 55kw into hot water.

I don't have an answer for your question, however would be interested in what types of materials that are presently used as the floor board.

You maybe interested with possibly an alternative material which we manufacture which is a lightweight aluminum foam that exhibits a high strength weight ratio and offers heat sink characteristics. Our website www.alulight-america.com

If you require more information contact me direct Howard Nishimura 705-719-2622 or howard@alulight-america.com

What a great material to line the walls (and ceiling) of a blacksmith shop. Thanks for the tip.

Why don't you go to a certified and experienced contractor? and safe big time in the long run instead of tinkering around and wasting time money AND ENERGIE (POLUTION)

Here some helpful websites: www.hydronicsalberta.com/ www.viessman.ca

I am from Canada originally and built a system there years ago based on information available then.(Canada has always been a leader in new technology) It was very efficient and eco-friendly(propane) unfortunately my memory isn't that good and new technology is out there thus the help request.