Can I use any thermostat w/timer for radiant floor heating?
Can I use any thermostat w/timer for radiant floor heating?
Can I use any thermostat w/timer for radiant floor heating?
I just received my radiant flooring and it just came with a standard thermostat. I would like to have the option of having a timer on it, so I can program it to turn on and off when needed. Can I go out and buy any thermostat/timer for the flooring?
Yes you can and you will save money on your heating bills. Make sure that it has an anticipator setting because the radiant heat tends to overheat at floor level while the wall thermostat (at eye level on the wall) is slower to sense the heat.
There are usually two thermostats that are furnished and need to be set for radiant heat. One is the usual air temperature wall one that you are talking about and the other is used to keep the floor at a steady temperature by sensing the temperature near the heat source.
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June 19th, 2010 at 8:41 am
Yes you can and you will save money on your heating bills. Make sure that it has an anticipator setting because the radiant heat tends to overheat at floor level while the wall thermostat (at eye level on the wall) is slower to sense the heat.
There are usually two thermostats that are furnished and need to be set for radiant heat. One is the usual air temperature wall one that you are talking about and the other is used to keep the floor at a steady temperature by sensing the temperature near the heat source.
June 19th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I would get with the people who installed it and have them set you up with one. You can go to places like Lowes or Home Depot, they might be able to set you up, but then you will have to hook it up yourself or get someone else to do it for you anyways.
Think of it this way, the price you paid for the new floor heating system – wouldnt you rather spend a few bucks more and have the peace of mind of knowing you got the right timer/thermostat for your system?
June 19th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I don’t know if they make the timers for the electric floor thermstats. but if you have hot water heat, of course I am sure you can find a programmable thermostat for hot water.
If all else fails, you may be able to put a water heater timer inline with the thermostat to kill the power at desired times.
June 19th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I would read the instructions that came with your radiant flooring. If that doesn’t give you any answers then try a website attached to the literature, and if that doesn’t work, try calling the 800 number attached to the product. Basically, try and find out from the manufacturer what timer options you have.
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