Trying to understand large thermal mass for underfloor heating
Trying to understand large thermal mass for underfloor heating
When I had a wet underfloor heating system installed, I was told that a thick thermal concrete mass was required between the UFH pipes and the finished floor. I believe I was told 7cm thick concrete mass I was only able to get 4cm in.
If all else is equal, why is 7cm better than 4cm? Why is 2cm worse than 4cm? I'm really confused.
Speaking generally, a good heating system feels responsive. If you feel cold, and turn up the heat you want to feel that heat right away. Same for when you turn...
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by noobiediyer
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Trying to understand large thermal mass for underfloor heating
When I had a wet underfloor heating system installed, I was told that a thick thermal concrete mass was required between the UFH pipes and the finished floor. I believe I was told 7cm thick concrete mass I was only able to get 4cm in.
If all else is equal, why is 7cm better than 4cm? Why is 2cm worse than 4cm? I'm really confused.
Speaking generally, a good heating system feels responsive. If you feel cold, and turn up the heat you want to feel that heat right away. Same for when you turn...
Read more
by noobiediyer
This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum