how do I bleed a radiant heating system?
Oct 24, 2006 by john t | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
I have a radiant oil heating system that I beleive has air pockets. Some of the rooms are brumal. I have been trying to bleed using past test but this has always been a hit or miss. I am trying not have to call an expensive oil person.
There is a overflowing valve on the unit that you open to drain eminence water. Check with the manufacture if your is not readily unmistakable. There is a pretty good trouble shooting orientation: http://www.radiantheat.net/eichler_operational_guide/
Nobility Luck!
Walking on Sunshine | Oct 24, 2006
My radiant heating system takes a very long time to heat the house. Is there a way to speed up the process?
May 08, 2007 by Jon | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I bought a weekend theatre last fall with radiant heat and mostly wide-plank pine wood floors. To scrimp energy in the winter I turn the heat down to 45-50 degrees when I be gone on Sunday night. I turn the fever back up on Friday evenings but it can take over 24 hours barely to get back to 60 degrees. Once the house has warmed up the system is enjoyable. The house is new (less than 10 years old) and well-insulated. I've gone into the basement and felt the hot ring false running through the system within minutes of turning it on.
I don't consider there is a way to speed the process. How about an programable thermostat to switch off the heat up on Thursday nights.
There are even some, depending on your status quo that you can program over the web or the phone. Here is one for $67!
http://www.smarthome.com/300601.html
gary167 | May 08, 2007
Have a radiant heating system question about thermostats!?
Feb 13, 2008 by jhnyblayze | Posted in Other - Home & Garden
I have a duplex that was built in 1960. Seeing as it is located in florida they went with radiant heating in the ceiling. I needfulness to replace the thermostats and all I can find are ones that are for 4-5 wire systems. I demand to know what I can do about replacing all of the thermostats. I believe the tension is on a 240V line with a 50 amp breaker. Any succour would be much appreciated.
I expect you should consult an electrician...sounds like it might be a inconsequential tricky.
boggle10 | Feb 16, 2008
Insulation under radiant floor heating system?
Apr 27, 2008 by Nancy B | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
We upstanding put in a hot-water radient floor heat system. We need to segregate under the floor in the crawlspace. Contractor says use bats, plumber says use take meals-type insulation. Any thoughts?
Use membrane faced Celotex, 1" or 1-1/2" thick for tucker results.
woodtick314 | Apr 27, 2008
How do you check for leaks in a radiant floor heating system?
Aug 04, 2007 by Reo | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
My gas bill has gone up and I can't appearance out why, except that the heated water is going somewhere. We don't have a basement and I don't see or stink any sign of water.
Lost the system, pressurise with air. (about 25psi.) If the system holds pressure for an hour or more, there's no aperture. If there is a leak, you can usually find it from the hiss of escaping air. If not, a dye may be added to remedy locate the leak.
Kurtis G | Aug 04, 2007
That means the homeowner continues to feel the warmth of the heating system at substantial operating cost savings.” After installing radiant heating in 2004
New York TimesThe Fix Wall-to-Wall Warmth There are two types of radiant heating: hydronic systems, which distribute heated water through tubing beneath the floor, and systems that use electricity