In Floor Heat Pipe Installation

With 7 8 xl pex you can expect a heat output of at least 50 btu s per foot in a slab on grade installation and 40 btu s per foot in a floor joist application.

In floor heat pipe installation.

When selecting tubing it is important to compare pressure and temperature ratings as well as the wall thickness for heat transfer and durability. Placing the foil faced foam closes the space and send the heat up. Slip the crimping sleeve over the wire at the end of the mat and put a 14 gauge stranded tinned copper wire inside. Crimp a black wire on one mat wire and a white wire on the other.

In this video i ll show you how i installed radiant floor heat in my home. The insulation should be placed at least 4 inches below. Instructions for easy heat in line pipe heating cable limited warranty and liability easy heat warrants that if there are any defects in material or workmanship in this product during the first year after the date of its purchase we will replace the product with an equivalent model not including any labor or other installation costs. Squeeze the crimping tool to crush the sleeve tightly over the wires.

The application environment or method of installation the need for barrier or non barrier tubing y and weight. Do not use metal rebar ties to secure pex. The goal is air stagnation allowing heat to rise. Cover the connection with electrician s tape.

Check out our video radiant floor heat tubing installation in floor joists and read this page for a full description. In a 2 person installation one is uncoiling the pipe while the other secures it at intervals 3ft. This is an amazing way to heat your house. Installation manuals our radiant heating installation manuals are written in easy to understand language with pictures and diagrams they are designed to help the do it yourselfer diy heating professional or reasonably competent handyperson install radiant heating systems with confidence and excellent results the manual and the supplements are free.

Gradually uncoil and secure the pipe using zip ties wire mesh clips foamboard staples or other approved means. Manufacturers spec ca tions of the heat source should be followed. If using pex rails these must be installed prior to installation of tubing. Typical floor joist installation using 7 8 pex tubing 16 on center first it s important to remember that normally radiant floor company assumes that all heat exchanger tubing whether 1 2 pex or 7 8 pex is fed by 3 4 copper supply and return lines.

Radiant floor foil insulation is highly recommended with under floor radiant. It is potable and ultraviolet resistant for protection against sun damage during installation.