Heat pump with legalett floor / Discussions

Would a Legalett in slab radiant heat system be better than a heat pump?

...heated floor. Just like hydronic radiant floor systems, the Legalett air heated radiant floor can be powered with a boiler, in which case you wouldn’t need to choose because you could pair it with an air-to-water heat pumpLegalett circulates air through the floor rather than liquid (see the pros and cons of air heat...

Posted by dean c Jan. 20, 2023 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

How long into winter can we run our Heat Pump with our Legalett System

...heat pumps can be up to 3 times more efficient that other heat sources. We consulted with a Legalett engineer to be sure, and they would like you to run your Legalett air-heated floor system at least a bit to inject some heat for proper frost protection. In order for it not to compete with the heat pump, you could set ...

Posted by J Bergley Dec. 20, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

What is the best way to do a radiant floor in an off grid house?

...heating. If you're considering electric radiant heat as part of your system, you might find it helpful to compare radiant floor heating vs traditional heating systems to determine which setup aligns best with your off-grid goals. As for radiant floor heating, a solar air heating panel is nothing but an empty box with a...

Posted by Julien Comtois Oct. 2, 2021 Heating and cooling 6 responses