Electric underfloor heating

Electric underfloor heating

Radiating floor

"When two forces join together, their effectiveness is doubled" Isaac Newton.

synergy

1. F. Action of two or more causes whose effect

 is greater than the sum of the individual effects.

And that is the cooperation between two systems that complement each other such as energy photovoltaic and underfloor heating through the Cecather electric radiant folio.

The electricity generated by the photovoltaic panels It can be used both for the general electrical installation of our home and, specifically, for the heating installed on our floor.

But, being so... If a cloudy day dawns, does that mean that we will not have electricity for our heating? Our clients sometimes ask us...

Of course we can make use of our radiant heating since, even in the absence of direct sun, the photovoltaic panels charge equally, even on cloudy days since their operation is based on attracting the various wavelengths.

And how is this?

To begin with, we must differentiate between two types of solar radiation, direct and diffuse.

Direct radiation is when the sun's rays fall directly on our plates. On winter days when, although sunny, the ambient temperature is low or very low, we have guaranteed heating.

There is also diffuse radiation, where the opposite occurs.

In other words, sunlight does not fall directly on our panels, but rather through clouds, mist, etc. This radiation, even so, also reaches the surface of the panels, if not with a performance of the 100%Yes, to a large extent, being used by them and turning over the energy generated in our home.

Ultimately, our Thermal comfort We have it insured with a great reduction in electricity costs.

ARGUMENTARY OF THE CECATHER ELECTRIC RADIANT FOLIO HEATING SYSTEM

ARGUMENTS

1. Background.

2.- User needs.

3.- Functional characteristics.

         * Temperature gradient.

         * Uniform thermal emission.

         * Use with textiles.

         * Aeration.

4.- Emotional characteristics.

         * comfortable

         * User preference.

         * It is not seen, it is felt.

1. Background.

Optimal thermal environment.

  • Surface temperature < 29ºC (UNE-EN ISO 7730 and ISO/TS 13732-2
  • Humidity:
  • 30% – 70% (UNE-EN ISO 7730)
  • 40% – 60% (ITE 02)
  • Temperature:
  • 20ºC – 24ºC (winter) (UNE-EN ISO 7730)
  • 20ºC – 25ºC (ITE 02)
  • vertical gradient:
  • Measured at 0.10 m and 1.10 m < 2ºC
  • Optimal perceived comfort

2.- User needs.

In order to achieve total consumer satisfaction, it is necessary to satisfy, on the one hand, the functional benefits generally present in the products on the market and the emotional benefits such as the image that the product transmits and that is captured by the consumer.

Opinions made during the surveys…

"It is not seen, nor heard, nor dirty, you just notice that you are comfortable"

“I like to walk barefoot, so the feeling of the warm floor is very pleasant”

"It does not take up space, aesthetically it looks better and fulfills its purpose"

“For me it is very important that the heating system does not make noise”

“Underfloor heating is cosier, it provides a more uniform heat”

3.- Functional characteristics.

*  temperature gradient.

The temperature profile of underfloor heating achieves a slightly higher temperature at the feet, which provides a feeling of comfort greater than that provided by other heating systems (Source: CONAIF)

* Uniform thermal emission.

Avoids the formation of hot and cold zones inside the premises.

* Use are textiles.

It has been proven that its use with textiles does not reduce heat transmission and maintains the safety of the system.

* Aeration.

The system por folio electric radiant It quickly recovers the comfort temperature after having opened doors and windows.

4.- Emotional characteristics.

Comfortable temperature in the feet.

Overall comfort in the feet. Underfloor heating is better valued than heat pumps and radiators.

* User preference.

Users 100% would choose underfloor heating first.

* It is not seen, it is felt.

– Gives total freedom in the distribution of space.

- Esthetic.

– Does not take up space.

– Does not dirty.

Test carried out by the Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia with 6 women between the ages of 25 and 40.

Generalitat Valenciana Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Innovation

Authors:

  • Thomas Zamora
  • martha valero

8 Advantages of electric underfloor heating

Discover the main advantages of the Cecather underfloor heating system with radiant foil.

1. Low consumption

Thanks to the Cecather Wi-Fi chronothermostat technology connected to a probe in the floor, the ambient temperature and the underfloor heating are controlled, avoiding losses and guaranteeing optimal energy use without the need for an external accumulator element.

2. Comfort

The underfloor heating system guarantees a smooth and homogeneous transmission of heat without excessive temperature differences, which increases comfort and avoids hot spots concentrated in a single area of the room.

3. Healthy

Underfloor heating does not dry out the air or affect humidity, it does not have hot spots and it does not raise dust, which makes it anti-allergenic.

4. Safe

The electric underfloor heating is equipped with Wi-Fi chronothermostats and temperature limiters, it is safe and does not require maintenance or cleaning, without electromagnetic radiation, toxic or flammable products, or the production of smoke or contamination.

5. Aesthetic

Underfloor heating is completely invisible and does not affect the aesthetic harmony of the room, thus increasing the living space.

6. Built-in thermal and acoustic insulation

The installation of Cecather underfloor heating with good thermal insulation plates guarantees total insulation of the room, both thermal and acoustic.

7. Easy and fast installation

Underfloor heating is installed quickly and easily, without the need for third parties, and taking advantage of the system for drying works.

8. Guaranteed quality

With more than 125,000 installations carried out by approved installers and international product and installation certifications, Cecather underfloor heating is of high quality.

If you need information about electric underfloor heating, we will be happy to answer you. We are specialists.

Electric underfloor heating price

The m2 price of electric underfloor heating installation is based on various factors

Among them, the level of built-in thermal insulation (or plans to incorporate) to the dwelling and, on the other hand, the constructive features general of the same, as well as its situation, surface to heat and pavement final.

We calculate your monthly consumption of electric underfloor heating

For all this, we have our Technical Department, with experienced personnel and extensive professional experience (more than 35 years) to carry out, without any commitment, a study / estimate of your project, both economically and in terms of consumption.

In summary, the better insulation the project to be studied has, the lower the energy demand and, consequently, a notable improvement in the installation price.

As an example, for a 100 m2 home, the average price would be between €5,000 / €6,000 + VAT.

What does our electric underfloor heating installation estimate include?

  • Supply and laying of a high-density XPS insulation on the floor, covering 100% of the total surface of the house.
  • Supply and placement of the radiant sheets needed per stay.
  • Supply and placement of protections in polyethylene G-600
  • Supply and connection of WiFi Chronothermostat Units per stay.
  • Tests and verifications.
  • Guarantee document personalized for a period of 10 years.

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Important factors when choosing a radiant foil heating system

  • Technical characteristics of the product.
  • Verify that the company is registered as a heating and ACS installation company.
  • Professional experience.
  • History of works installed with the system.
  • Visit the reviews that the company has on Google and the experience of customers who have installed the system.
  • Possibility of financing.

With all these indications, you are more likely to get your final decision right.

If you need advice on your electric underfloor heating installation project, at Cecather we are here to help you.

Send us your information and we will answer all your questions shortly.

How to get an efficient house

Before undertaking the study of our heating we must consider several aspects of the project. Among them are what we call passive measures and, on the other hand, active measures.

Passive measures in a new house project: the thermos

What do we mean by passive measures? They correspond to the particular characteristics of the dwelling under study. Among them we can indicate the correct orientation of the house, its design, the isolation, etc. That is, those measures that do not require direct energy consumption.

Active measures: the coffee maker

And which ones do you activate? When passive measures are not enough, the house needs to "generate heat". That is, they are the measures related to the necessary energy consumption. And this section includes, among others, heating.

A clear way to understand the above is to think about the easiest way to keep a coffee hot: by a thermos or through a coffee maker.

A thermos keeps the coffee hot (our home) preventing it from getting cold, that is, isolating it from the outside, but without consuming energy. It is then a passive system.

A coffee maker, however, does not have insulation, but it does, through a minimum consumption of electricity (electric radiant foil) is able to maintain the temperature of the coffee by heating it stably at the same temperature. In this case the system is active.

It seems logical to think that the ideal system is somewhere between the two, that is, one that prevents the coffee from cooling by isolating it from the outside but that can use a heating system when the outside temperature is so low that insulating is not enough. .

This is the basic approach to which we opted. Consume only what we really need through a radiant heating system, clean and energy efficient, controlled as efficiently as possible by chronothermostats Room regulation WiFi.

If you want to provide your home with efficient heating thanks to our floor radiant electric, leave us your information and we will prepare a free estimate.

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Electric Radiant Folio Heating for new construction

In a new construction project with good insulation and low energy demand, the Cecather low-consumption electric radiant heating system is an option to consider.

Turn on the rooms you want and when you want quickly, without long waits.

With what you save by installing our system in front of an aerothermal system with underfloor heating, you can consider installing a photovoltaic panel system.

We have a technical office to study any project according to the CTE, Passivhaus, etc.

  • Enjoy state-of-the-art energy efficient heating.
  • Supplies and facilities throughout Spain.
  • Does not dry out the environment.
  • Temperatures of 27-29 ºC on pavements controlled by electronic probes.
  • Compatible with all types of flooring (flooring, laminate, vinyl, tile, ceramic, etc.)
  • Suitable for wet areas (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
  • Control of each stay through chronothermostats via WiFi.
  • In reforms, our system plus a laminate flooring occupies less than 2 cms.
  • Forget about radiators and boilers.
  • Total absence of maintenance.
  • Certified system life of 850,000 hours of operation at full capacity (100 years)
  • 10-year custom warranty.
  • Compatible with renewable energies (photovoltaic, wind, etc.)
  • High quality product made in the USA.
  • Cecather since 1985

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If you want to provide your home with efficient heating thanks to our electric underfloor heating, leave us your information to prepare your free estimate.