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How it works: Underfloor Heating
EcoVision offer warm water (wet) underfloor heating systems where low temperature water (typically 35-50°C) circulates through a series of continuous pipe loops laid under the floor, turning it into one large radiant surface.
The pipe loops for each room (or zone) all run from and back to the system manifold, which is conveniently located in one easily accessible position.
Underfloor heating provides the warmth to a room from the floor up, rather than heating the ceiling space first. It also uses lower temperature water because the larger heating surface does not need to emit as much heat per square metre as a radiator. This means the heating system is more efficient, which in turn means lower running costs and less environmental damage.
Comparison: A diagram showing the flow of heat produced by radiator and underfloor heating
The heat produced by under floor heating systems is different from radiators too. Under floor heating emits a far greater proportion of its heat as radiant rather than convected heat.
For the same comfort level the room air temperature can be 2°C lower because radiant heat warms the surfaces rather than the air around the surfaces. This means you feel more comfortable. The lower temperature means less fuel is consumed, and the system is more economical, saving more money every year.
The heat distribution within a room is also different, with the distribution profile being far closer to the ideal.
Pie chart showing the radiant and convected heat from radiator and underfloor heating
By comparison, a radiator system transfers energy into the room largely by convection. This convection results in the floor being the coolest part of the room and leaves a mass of warm air at ceiling level. It also picks up fine dust from the floor and distributes it into the air and over the furnishings. With radiators, the air in the room heats the room and its furnishings. With UFH, it's the other way round - the room and its furnishings heat the air.
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