Boiler / Discussions

What is better for a small slab on grade foundation: water (glycol) or electrical radiant heat?

...boiler.  See more here about why Heating with electricity is the cleanest heat source. But, when electricity rates are very expensive and when the grid is fed with a dirtier fuel, hydronic with a gas boiler is often the better choice. So first, I think you should decide on your fuel source, being electric or gas. If yo...

Posted by Mark Dixon July 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

How do you add an Air Exchanger to a house with Hot Water Heat?

...boiler and either radiators spaced around the house or perhaps a radiant floor, my answer would be the same either way. Radiant heating systems in homes don’t introduce any fresh air, so you should have some sort of ventilation system to remove airborne contaminants and humidity, while providing fresh air for occupants...

Posted by Bob Engelhart June 17, 2020 Ventilation 4 responses

How could I convert my hydronic gas heated floors to electric heated floors?

...boiler to an electrically-powered boiler there should be no problem doing that, so I’m not sure what I’m missing. But if you’ve been told that by an HVAC installer please let us know in greater detail how your current system is configured and what advice you were given in case there is a solid reason for not being able...

Posted by Betty Potter-Collins June 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses