Posted By lambabbey on 04/10/2008 12:43 PM
In particular, I'm considering scrapping the Warmboard altogether, just keeping the in-slab radiant heat in parts of the house, and heating the rest of the structure using a number of European-style radiators that I stumbled across that I think would add a great aesthetic to the house.

Any thoughts?

Buderus, Myson and Runtal stock radiators right here in the USA and they can be designed for low relatively low temperatures. I do it every day!

Posted By lambabbey on 04/15/2008 6:02 PM
Badger,

They're also ugly as shit, too.

Posted By PanelCrafters on 04/15/2008 6:54 PM

Nope, wrong! Runtal makes some decent looking radiators. Now, if you are looking for a radiator that looks like a piece of art, and want to pay for it, that's another story.

Most of us are looking for efficient heat, and a simple way to distribute.

Posted By James K. on 04/19/2008 10:17 AM
Until now, there has been no distributors for Euro-solar passive units.......Until Now!!!!! Contact:

Posted By lambabbey on 04/10/2008 12:43 PM
I've been considering up until now to simply heat the new house that I'm designing by relying on passive solar and by using radiant in-floor heat, both in poured slab as well as Warmboard.   I think radiant floors are a great idea on many levels.   As of late though, I've been considering going a different direction for part of the house, based mostly on the fact that the envelope for the place will be air tight, super-insulated and not require a heck of a lot of energy to heat.   In particular, I'm considering scrapping the Warmboard altogether, just keeping the in-slab radiant heat in parts of the house, and heating the rest of the structure using a number of European-style radiators that I stumbled across that I think would add a great aesthetic to the house.   

The company that makes them is a UK-based company called Aestus (www.aestus.co.uk).   They don't have a US distributor, so I'd have to buy from them direct and hire a 3rd party to ship them to the States.  In other words, this isn't an option that's particularly economical (nor is Warmboard, by the way.)   I'm considering it though because I really like how many of these radiators look (you can download their catalog [b]here[/b].)   What I wanted to hear from folks on here is what they see the downsides being to going this route.    These aren't the clanging, hissing radiators that many of us grew up with; they're virtually silent from what I understand.    What I don't know however is what I'd be giving up foregoing the Warmboard and going strictly with a number of these radiators instead.    I've attached photos of a few models to give you an idea of what I'm considering.

Any thoughts?


John

Posted By James K. on 04/19/2008 9:31 PM
This post is addressed to Panelcrafters:
Wow!!! that is very rude sir.

There is no reason to be hostile. Unless, you are upset at the prospect of someone not buying american Products (like your home page on your website states that we should do). Chevy's, Fords, and hand tools I understand. But being environmentally smart is BIGGER than  your "buy American" slogo sir. We all need to pull together on these issues, leave your predjudice of foreign products at the door. Grow up. I really hope your not this rude to your foreign customers.