Radiant Heat Low Voltage

 

Low Voltage vs Line Voltage (High Voltage)


Choosing the right radiant floor warming system can be frustrating, because there are important factors to consider. We are a distributor for low voltage and line voltage products, and we can help you select the best product for your individual needs.


  • Low Voltage Radiant Heat System
  • 25 Year Element Warranty
    (highest in the industry)
  • Fairly simple installation
  • Low Voltage - ensures safety (6-30 volts)
  • High Quality Thermostat
  • Very little Floor Buildup
  • Least Expensive above 200 Square Feet

  • Line Voltage Radiant Heat System
  • 10 Year Warranty
    (parts and labor)
  • Easiest radiant heat system to install
  • Standard line voltage (110 / 220 volts)
  • High Quality Thermostat
  • Very little Floor Buildup
  • Least Expensive between 10-100 sq ft.

Heating System Comparison
Efficiency
Low Voltage
Radiant Heat System
 High Voltage
Electric Baseboard
 High Voltage
In-Floor
Radiant Heat
Efficiency at 100% of capacity
 100%
 100%
 100%
Efficient - relative thermal
 100%
 50-75%
 100%
100% of energy is delivered to
heat element
 YES
 YES
 YES
Proper sized capacity of "Off Peak" conditions
 YES
 YES
 NO
Maintenance
Low-Voltage
Radiant Heat System
 High Voltage
Electric Baseboard
 High Voltage
In-Floor
Radiant Heat
Annual Maintenance Required - filters to clean or change
 NO
 YES
 NO
Easy to repair
 YES
 YES
 NO
Controls - simple and reliable
 YES
 YES
 YES
Cost Savings
Low-Voltage
Radiant Heat System
 High Voltage
Electric Baseboard
 High Voltage
In-Floor
Radiant Heat
Expandable - easily and econimcally
 YES
 YES
 YES
Floor covering - Compatible
with all
 YES
 YES
 VARIES
Floor space required for installation (mechanical room)
 NO
 YES
 NO
Decorating limitations for furnishings, wall coverings, etc. (no registers, grills, radiators)
 NO
 YES
 NO
Installation and Operation - simple
 YES
 YES
 NO
Structural building cost increases required to accommodate
 NO
 NO
 NO
Venting required to outside and combustion air required
 NO
 NO
 NO
Concrete required - regular or lightweight
 NO
 NO
 NO
Remodeling
Low-Voltage
Radiant Heat System
 High Voltage
Electric Baseboard
 High Voltage
In-Floor
Radiant Heat
Retrofitability - in existing concrete or ashpalt
 YES
 NO
 NO
Retrofit into joist space effectively
 YES
 NO
 NO
Simple modification for remodeling
 YES
 NO
 YES
Easy and effective for large or small areas
 YES
 YES
 YES
Minimal floor section height increase (1/8" or less)
 YES
 YES
 NO
Health & Safety
Low-Voltage
Radiant Heat System
 High Voltage
Electric Baseboard
 High Voltage
In-Floor
Radiant Heat
Health & Medical (doesn't distribute dust, pollen, allergyns through the air)
 YES
 YES
 YES
Environmentally-friendly (Greenhouse, glycol, etc.)
 YES
 YES
 YES
Safety (no high-voltage, no hot surfaces, no combustible gases)
 YES
 NO
 NO
 
 
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Radiant Floor Warming
  • Low Voltage & Line Voltage systems available.
  • Supplemental Heating
  • Comfortable, warm floors throughout homes and cabins.
Heated Driveway System
  • Eliminates hazardous snow and ice
  • Can be installed in new or existing concrete
Snow Melting Mats!
  • These portable mats are convenient and effective!
Roof Deicing
  • Prevents snow and ice buildup around eaves, drains, and valleys
  • Melt away large and dangerous icicles
Total Space Heating
  • Heats your entire home or cabin
  • Additional comfort of warm floors
  • Clean, quiet, and efficient