radiant heat

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  1. Theroge

    Radiant heat vs convection for heating home

    Hello! As many other first time posters I have lurked on this forum for all things woodstove/wood/heat for the past few months as I navigate our new Maine home. We current live in a 2,400sq foot home with forced hot air traditionally but there was an older Kent Tile fire that was in great...
  2. T

    DIY radiant heat control?

    Hi. I’m new here. Was referred by a friend that this is one place to get information. I’m building my own hydronic control panel, kind of copying one for sale for too much at big box. I’m reasonably competent with soldering and mechanical stuff. Was wondering if anyone has input on my project...
  3. J

    Conflicting Information! Pacific Energy Super 27

    Hi all, I'm hoping I can get clarification/advice on some questions I have about buying my first wood heater. Based on reviews, online research and speaking to sales reps, I'm considering installing a Pacific Energy Super 27. The area I want to heat is 70m2 with a mezzanine level/high ceiling...
  4. Jotel me this

    Propane run radiant heat... run with no flame?

    I have radiant heating in the concrete slab in my garage. i dont need to keep the garage heated this year. to save on propane costs, and to avoid the water in the pipes from freezing in the PEX, would running the loop in the garage, but without heating the water.... stop the water from freezing...
  5. Jotel me this

    Radiant system running even when indoor temp reached?

    Along with my wood stove, my house also has radiant heating in the floors (water) running off of a Navien-110 boiler. First test run for the winter season, the house temp started at 66 degrees today. After two hours it finally reached the set temperature of 68 but its still running and the...