Automated, Maintenance Free Heated Driveway Systems We’re getting close to the time of year when we can put away the snow shovels and snow blowers. Or, were you one of the lucky ones who enjoyed the services of a radiant…
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Turn up the Heat with WarmTrax and Powerblanket Heating Mats Despite the arrival of spring, getting up at 6:00 a.m. to clear the snow from my porch, stairs and walkways is still a fresh and somewhat painful memory. With the…
Read postThe silent operation of a radiant floor heating system free from drafts or flying dust particles is why these systems are becoming so popular. Home owners are searching for ways in which they can create a healthier environment to live…
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The Battle of the Home Heating Titans For years baseboard heating has been the home heating system of choice for many consumers. Relatively cheap and easy to install, baseboard heating systems were installed in new homes in the 70s, and…
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Heated Liquid or Electric Current (Of Water and Wires: Comparing the Systems) If you’ve finally put down the shovel and decided to purchase a heated driveway system, will you be going hydronic or electric? If you’re newcomer to the concept…
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Comparing Electric Snow Melting Systems and Hydronic Systems (Read Part I) Flow or current: What’s your Chi? At this point you may have already drawn some conclusions about these systems. Here’s an “at-a-glance” comparison of both systems. Comparison Overview: Hydronic Radiant Heat vs.…
Read post Comparing Electric Snow Melting Systems and Hydronic Systems (Read Part I) Flow or current: What’s your Chi? At this point you may have already drawn some conclusions about these systems. Here’s an “at-a-glance” comparison of both systems. Comparison Overview: Hydronic Radiant Heat vs.…
Read postRadiant heating, as opposed to warm air systems (such as a forced air unit heaters), deliver the source of heat to the floor level, not the ceiling. And since warm air rises, heating the floors proves to be the most…
Read postFollowing the trends of the indoor heating market, where radiant heating systems have been used for decades, the great outdoors is warming up, too. Radiant heat warms the floor and any object in contact with the floor to distribute an…
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Low-voltage vs. Line-voltage There has been much debate over low voltage radiant systems versus line voltage radiant systems as radiant heat gains popularity in North America. The aim of this article is to dispel some of the myths surrounding the…
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