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Underfloor Heating Install Blogs


How much does underfloor heating cost to run?
Electrical cost The cost of electricity for underfloor heating is influenced by two factors: the size of the area being heated and the wattage of the underfloor heating installed per square meter. Heatwell installs underfloor heating cable at: 180W/m2 under slate, 150W/m2 under tile, 120W/m2 under engineered wood, and 100W/m2 under carpet and vinyl. The formula is: (kW cost/(1000/W per m2))*m2 per hour. This formula assumes 100% run time, which is not realistic. A more realis
Richard from Heatwell
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Can I put underfloor heating in a shower?
Walk in tiled shower Yes, you can install underfloor heating in a shower. However, there are several guidelines to follow. Underfloor...
Richard from Heatwell
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My underfloor heating isn't working. Is it the cable or the controller?
Heatwells HT3 horizontal underfloor heating thermostat Nine times out of ten the issue with underfloor heating is the controller...
Richard from Heatwell
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Where can I buy self-leveling compound for under floor heating in Auckland?
Self Leveling compound Self leveling compound, or screed, can be purchased from any tiling retailer. The larger DIY retailers also stock...
Richard from Heatwell
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What types of underfloor heating are there in NZ?
Underfloor heating with engineered wood There are three common methods of underfloor heating used in New Zealand. The most common is...
Richard from Heatwell
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