Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation Re: In-slab heating- -questions 22Sep 20, 2008 10:21 pm 2nd-Fix | Blog Building with Desyn Homes previously with the insolvent [url=https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAdelaide/videos/1162546323776021/]Endeavour Homes[/url] Re: In-slab heating- -questions 25Oct 21, 2008 8:39 pm Under elevated timber floor.
Possible but not very effective given the inuslating properties of the underlay and carpet and the timber. Better to have a panel somewhere. I have seen in ceiling heating, (electric panels inbetween the gyprock and the insulation, but again, it's not really heating the house from the right spot in IMO. Steve Update on Casa's solution? 26Oct 21, 2008 9:33 pm Hi Casa,
I'm wondering whether you proceeded with your plans and, if so, how well they have worked? Cheers, Angela Casa2 The plan is to use hydronic heating pipes in the slab (PEX- cross linked polyethylene - very robust and last for over 100 years). From there on, everything is different. No gas or electric heater. Instead I'm installing solar panels along the north roof. The more the better. Glass solar panels are about $500 each and "pool" heaters are considerably cheaper. The idea is to run the water through the pipes during winter days (heating) and summer nights (cooling). To enable cooling the glass panels are not efficient since glass blocks heat radiation, which is why the (upmarket) pool heters will probably be best..... I'm aiming for the house to remain between 20 to 26 degrees Celsius all year round without using any air-conditioning or heating. Not sure if I'll succeed, but if I don't I'll be surprised. Re: In-slab heating- -questions 27Oct 21, 2008 9:54 pm I actually only just came across the 'skirting board' option..which might actually be a workable compromise! at least in the downstairs, carpeted areas...still not sure about upstairs...might just have to talk to some Hydronic heating suppliers and see what they suggest!
thanks for the responses Re: In-slab heating- -questions 28Oct 21, 2008 10:00 pm Angela,
I haven't started building yet. The hydronic heating will be there. The solar panels are no longer on the roof, but on the northernmost wall. I should start building in February next year. Cheers, Casa Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: In-slab heating- -questions 29Nov 01, 2008 8:12 am Yak_Chat Vp, Where are you? If you're thinking of traditional in slab heating, I have heard it tends to be not so useful in OZ because we do not have consistent long cold winters. Read this article http://forums.envirotalk.com.au/Hydroni ... &pid=26321[/url] Re: In-slab heating- -questions 31May 09, 2009 6:51 pm Hi here is a site I found on the net. Hope it is useful re hydroponic heating, underfloor, heat exchangers, etc. http://www.skylineenergy.com.au/water_h ... mestic.php Does anyone have a suggestion for a good hydronic in slab heating speacialist who may be able to help me with an existing system and wether or not it may need a seperator… 0 5247 Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 10714 We had this happen to us last year and got charged a variation. Try and give away as much as you can that is usable to charity otherwise if you are in Sydney I have a… 1 4645 |