The benefits associated with underfloor heating make this type of system very attractive as an alternative to radiator heating:

No radiators, which can reduce accessibility in corridors and confined spaces.

Even heat throughout the room, heat radiates from the floor upwards.

Placement of furniture within rooms is not restricted.

System maintenance is virtually eliminated, no radiator valves to service/replace, no radiators to paint.

Risk of skin burns eliminated - no hot radiators to touch.

Lower energy bills, up to 15% that of conventional radiator heating.

Design Conditions

When installing Equator underfloor heating, the following conditions must be met:

The pipes under the floor must be embedded in floor screed, minimum depth of 75mm.

The pipes under the floor must be laid in a 'counter flow' pattern. The control valve must be located on the return pipe.

Floor area must not be greater than 15m2.

Pipe centres should be 150mm.

Floor coverings should either be ceramic tiles or laminate flooring.

The heating circulation pump must be capable of providing enough flow and pressure to the underfloor heating circuit.