In Floor Radiant Heating And Cooling

Incoming cold water from the homes well is directed through the radiant tubing prior to reaching the tap.

In floor radiant heating and cooling.

Since radiant heating systems tend to be in the floor the obvious choice would be to use the same circulation system for cooled water. Radiant cooling can be use in conjunction with radiant heating systems utilizing the same network of raupex pipe embedded in a surface. Homes built on concrete slabs are prime candidates for radiant heating systems and radiant floor cooling takes advantage of the same principle using chilled water. Radiant cooling is an energy efficient way to address sensible loads in a space.

Another advantage is the even distribution of cooling heating in the home. A typical circulation pump consumes only 5 amps when cooling or heating a house. The cost up charge is minimal potable water rated tubing stainless or brass circulater and few other hardware items. Radiant cooling from a slab can be delivered to a space from the floor or ceiling.

No hot or cold spot and no wind noise or draft occurs when cooling with radiant floor heating. While this makes sense in some cases delivering cooling from the ceiling has several advantages. The complexity of the system adds to the cost and air conditioning must be added separately. Radiant cooling systems have been embedded in the ceilings of adobe homes taking advantage of the thermal mass to provide a steady cooling effect.

For the ultimate in efficiency couple radiant cooling with geoexchange systems.