February 1, 2010
Any Comments On "staple Up" Hydronic Heating Systems In Very Cold Weather Areas?
I am thinking about installing a staple up system (PEX secured to underside of the floor) using heat transfer plates and insulation. After insulating and skirting the crawl space will this type of system work eficently in cold climates?
Also what kind of T. D. can I expect? I will have a fuel oil boiler and probably a Heat Link control system with the G. P. M. calculated. The house is two stories and 1600 sq. ft. Thanks.
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Comments on Any Comments On "staple Up" Hydronic Heating Systems In Very Cold Weather Areas?
here in canada we do this it works ans works wellas long as the pipes are touching the underside of the floorhas the plates on and is very well insulatedbelow the plates you need the heat to go up
second story will be a pain if the house is finished prop would add baseboard in the upstairs bedrooms.
water heat is a slow quiet heat long as your heat losses are calculated right and everything is sized and piped right you shouldnt have a problem. heat link does a good system and there are others your plumbing contractor will go thru those with you 1600 sq ft isnt a bad size to heat.
if the house is being built put in on top of the floor and have it installed that way its a better heat transfer and you can get it everywhere and have it zoned correctly.
either way this is going to be expensive as an install and set up
if you have gas available i would go with a modulating wall hung boiler it will pay for itself in around 5 years with the money you would save on the gas
plus you could also add a boiler mate and have your boiler heat the hot water too.
just some thoughts for you to dwell over
try wirsbro homepage and check out there set up