chellie
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Can anyone recommend a particular brand at all or tell me what I need to look for. Thanks
Underfloor heating
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Don't use electrical matting. It is quite expensive to run I found out. 
chellie
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Don't use electrical matting. It is quite expensive to run I found out.
Ah right. Was that for a big room and was it on a lot. It's something we want when we're redoing our bathroom. It's not that big so thought it would be a good idea.
nemicu
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Depends what system you are looking for - if it's a water system (i.e. pipes underfloor fed via a boiler or similar) then Uponor is a market leader and very good. Similar systems exist from a variety of other manufacturers ( e.g. Rehau) but essentially it's like a big radiator under a screed floor or sub base of a similar construction. Typically, it's designed to be installed during initial construction of the property, although it can be retro fitted to some extent.
Electrical systems work on a similar basis and obviously require electrical supplies, but are a lot "thinner" in their footprint and can be installed into existing properties a lot easier. The downside is their running costs and reliability compared to wet systems.
Personally, I would go with a wet system and ideally they are well suited to heat-pump systems of heating to offset running costs. Once up and installed it is a very efficient system, but it isn't the most flexible option for a typical 2 or 3 bedroom style property with upstairs/downstairs configuration - it is more suited to single story (bungalows) with large floor areas. For your average 3 bed semi, conventional radiators is still the best option IMO.
Electrical systems work on a similar basis and obviously require electrical supplies, but are a lot "thinner" in their footprint and can be installed into existing properties a lot easier. The downside is their running costs and reliability compared to wet systems.
Personally, I would go with a wet system and ideally they are well suited to heat-pump systems of heating to offset running costs. Once up and installed it is a very efficient system, but it isn't the most flexible option for a typical 2 or 3 bedroom style property with upstairs/downstairs configuration - it is more suited to single story (bungalows) with large floor areas. For your average 3 bed semi, conventional radiators is still the best option IMO.
2 decent sized rooms and the kitchen. It takes around 15 mins before you begin to feel any warmth but once blaring, it is pretty good. Using 60x60cm ceramic tiles, the floor stays warm for a couple of hours once switched off but learning how to use it properly was an expensive experiment.
For a small single room, I'd maybe use a quality wooden floor instead.
For a small single room, I'd maybe use a quality wooden floor instead.
nemicu
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Lol - saw this after I posted.
In which case, you probably want an electrical matting system which can be found at most DIY stores. Devimat is a brand that I've used in the past and it's very good and simple to install. Ideal for bathroom use - if you're using ceramic or porcelain floor tiles, then make sure you get the correct type of floor matting to suit.
chellie
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Chellie, this is my forte, what type of system do you currently have ie; combi boiler etc.
Pm Me your number and I'll have a chat with you, it's easier than typing!
Stu
chellie
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Cheers Stu
will message you.
will message you.
6inchcup
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electric mat is the only system you can have unless you wish to have a new floor,and spend a fortune,most are low wattage but stay on most of the time and are thermostatically controlled,they can be covered with ceramic or vinyl and dont cost that much to buy.
