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There are many different ways to use radiant energy to heat your home including radiant flooring, radiant electric heating, radiant tiles... The site in the related links has tons of information on radiant heating.

Technically, "radiant" heating is used to distinguish from "forced air" systems. In a radiant system the radiant elements emit heat and in an forced-air system the furnace heats air, which is then moved to where the heat is needed.

A radiant system can be electrical, hyrdonic or steam-driven. For instance, a hydronic boiler heats water to about 180 degrees and uses circulators (forced hot water) to move the heated water to a finned-tube, floor-tubing, wall-tubing, or cast-iron radiator, heating the radiator, radiating heat into the room. The cooled water then flows back to the boiler to be heated again.

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Does radiant floor heating work as well as radiant ceiling heating?

The answer is no. Radiant ceiling heating does not work as well as radiant floor heating in that heat rises so having heat in the ceiling will not be as efficient as heating in the floor.


How does radiant system work?

There are many different ways to use radiant energy to heat your home including radiant flooring, radiant electric heating, radiant tiles... The site in the related links has tons of information on radiant heating. Technically, "radiant" heating is used to distinguish from "forced air" systems. In a radiant system the radiant elements emit heat and in an forced-air system the furnace heats air, which is then moved to where the heat is needed. A radiant system can be electrical, hyrdonic or steam-driven. For instance, a hydronic boiler heats water to about 180 degrees and uses circulators (forced hot water) to move the heated water to a finned-tube, floor-tubing, wall-tubing, or cast-iron radiator, heating the radiator, radiating heat into the room. The cooled water then flows back to the boiler to be heated again.


How does the installation process of an electric radiant floor system work?

The installation process of an electric radiant floor system involves laying down heating cables or mats beneath the flooring material. These cables or mats are connected to a thermostat and power source, which regulate the temperature of the floor. The flooring material is then installed on top of the heating elements. When the system is turned on, the heating elements warm up, providing radiant heat to the floor surface.


What is radiant heating and where is it used?

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How can I effectively install radiant floor heating under hardwood flooring?

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Who installs radiant heating panels?

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Is radiant heating more environmentally friendly than central heating?

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Which is not an advantage of a radiant heating?

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How does radiant heating work?

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Is Radiant Heating system environmentally friendly and energy efficient as well?

Yes Radient Heating is environmentally friendly and energy efficient as well. If you are going for something that is friendly to the environment then I highly suggest Radiant Heating systems for both rooms.


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What is another word for hydronics?

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