FAQ - RADIANT FLOOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our team has compiled the most frequently asked questions about the installation of hydronic radiant floor heating.
We hope you find the answers to your questions. If not, feel free to contact us.
BEFORE POURING THE CONCRETE
INSULATION
- Does the slab require insulation before the PEX piping installation?
- How should PEX piping be secured when insulating with polyurethane spray foam insulation?
- How should my PEX tubing be secured with foam board insulation?
- How should my PEX tubing be secured when insulating with rigid hydronic in-floor heating insulation?
PROBES
- Should the floor probes be installed before or after pouring concrete?
- How many probes are needed for a radiant heating system?
- What is the advantage of having floor sensors (probes)?
- What are the differences between a floor and outdoor probe?
- Where should we install the outdoor probe?
- Is the outdoor probe mandatory?
PEX PIPES INSTALLATION
- During the heated flooring installation, how should PEX piping be spaced?
- What is the best spacing for PEX piping in a radiant heating system? 9 inches or 12 inches?
- How big a radiant heating system can be?
- How to install PEX piping?
- How do I secure my PEX piping?
- How should one proceed to install the pipes?
- How many fixtures are needed to properly secure PEX piping?
ELECTRIC BOILERS
- Why does Nordik Radiant only offer the Thermo 2000 boilers?
- Which boiler power should you choose for your in-floor heating system?
- What is the difference between a Mini BTH Thermo 2000 electric boiler and a Mini Ultra Thermo 2000 electric boiler?
- What is the difference between a Mini Ultra boiler and a BTH Ultra boiler?
- What is the recommended temperature for heating the glycol mixed liquid inside your in-floor heating system?
