Underfloor Heating Off Radiator Circuit

Combining radiators and wet underfloor heating systems.

Underfloor heating off radiator circuit. In this scenario ufh can be installed without the need to replace or disrupt the existing radiator system. The pump can be controlled 2 ways option 1. In houses not occupied during the day underfloor heating s slow warm up and cooling time which can be up to four to six hours may not. Can i run water underfloor heating and radiators in the same property.

It will be suitable for most underfloor heating systems depending on the sub floor. With each circuit controlled on off by a valve in turn controlled by a wiring. You can keep independent control of each with the help of a zone valve which will keep energy usage down and in turn lower your running costs. Can i connect the ufh to the radiators circuit.

Radiators and underfloor heating. Where cost is an issue the expense of installing underfloor heating may outweigh the advantages especially if it involves removing concrete floors and re screeding. Contrary to some people s perceptions it is possible to run both ufh and central heating radiators off of one boiler. It can even run off of the existing radiator circuit great for new kitchens or living spaces.

It will be necessary to have 2 separate feed and return pipes from the boiler one for the underfloor heating and one for the radiators or you can tee off the primary feed and return pipes before the first radiator. Teeing off your radiator pipes this means that when your existing radiators are programmed to come on usually be your time clock next to the boiler the underfloor heating pump will also come on providing that both your radiator thermostat and your. If the ufh system is connected to the radiators it can t be controlled individually. Only if the area isn t greater than 15m2 and the return water temperature limit valve is being used.

How a wet system works.