Flooring Tile - radiant heat
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newgy
01-07-03, 07:46 PM
I would like to install elec radiant heat under my kitchen florr tile. My question is what is the cost of such heat. I do have forced air, I just want to supplement with this. Does it cost alot per month to run? Is there a difference in cost per month between 110 versus 220?
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Bud Cline
01-08-03, 08:24 PM
Depends on who you are and where you buy your system. The late model "electric" heat systems I'm aware of cost anywhere from $5 to $10 per square foot then they have to be covered by one of a couple different methods.
Again the systems I know of have the ability to bring the floor temp up tp about 84 degrees F and unaided would produce an ambient room temperature of around sixty-six degrees. This doesn't consider any losses that may occur via leakage and/or drafts.
A 220 system would be most efficient but more costly to install, the 110 system we install would cost about $1 per day if allowed to run full-bore at all times which no-one would do.:)
Again the systems I know of have the ability to bring the floor temp up tp about 84 degrees F and unaided would produce an ambient room temperature of around sixty-six degrees. This doesn't consider any losses that may occur via leakage and/or drafts.
A 220 system would be most efficient but more costly to install, the 110 system we install would cost about $1 per day if allowed to run full-bore at all times which no-one would do.:)