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Are electric radiant ceiling panels good and where can I find some?
Posted by Scott Self
July 15, 2025
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What are the consequences of heat runs in exterior joist space wrapped in poly?
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July 9, 2025
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Can you convert from a gas boiler to electric with radiant heat?
Posted by Roger Stoller
Jan. 14, 2025
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Would a Legalett in slab radiant heat system be better than a heat pump?
Posted by dean c
Jan. 20, 2023
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Do you need radiant heat in a slab on grade if it is well insulated?
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March 11, 2022
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How long into winter can we run our Heat Pump with our Legalett System
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What is the CFM and operating temperature on air heated radiant floors?
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Is hydronic slab heat appropriate in a super insulated home?
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Which radiant floor heat is best?
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Dec. 25, 2020
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Why are Legalett air heated floors better than electric mats for under floor heating?
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Dec. 17, 2020
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Is solar air heating for a floor as efficient as solar hydronic?
Posted by Ryan Johnson
Dec. 7, 2020
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What heating system to use in my new detached garage/shop?
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Dec. 4, 2020
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We are looking to build a slab on grade, do we need radiant heat?
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Sept. 21, 2020
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What is better for a small slab on grade foundation: water (glycol) or electrical radiant heat?
Posted by Mark Dixon
July 7, 2020
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How could I convert my hydronic gas heated floors to electric heated floors?
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June 7, 2020
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How do you install radiant floor heating in an old building?
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March 19, 2020
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Can hydronic radiant heating be a complete heating solution for a home?
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Dec. 16, 2019
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Would you recommend Legalett over water radiant floor heat for a backyard studio in Toronto?
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May 2, 2019
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