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Electric Utility and radiant
heating.
1. Voltage Requirements of radiant heating;
Low voltage; some systems operate on 24 volts using a transformer to
reduce the line voltage.
Line voltage; most systems operate
on 120 or 240 volts and require a separate circuit breaker.
2. Power radiant heating;
Watt Density for Floors; the standard watt density for residential floor
heating is 8-12 watts per square foot (27-40 BTUs/sq ft). Consider the
power of 10 square feet of heated floor is equal to approximately a
single 100-watt light bulb.
Watt Density for Ceilings; ceiling
radiant systems typically run warmer surface temperatures than floors
and the installed wattage ranges from approximately 15 watts per square
foot of panel area for embedded or concealed systems to a range of 50 to
125 watts per square foot for visible, insulated ceiling panels.
3. Cost radiant heating;
Zone Advantage; multiple zone thermostats allow for reducing utility
bills by turning down thermostats in unused areas.
Off Peak Rates - systems that use
the concrete and ground beneath the building for heat storage can take
advantage of lower utility rates on off peak times.
Prices; system costs vary over a wide range depending on the
application, location and use. Check with local contractors or the
manufacturers for estimates.
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