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Please determine my type of floor heating from Pictures here. Hydronic/Radiant? Also water leak.

Last Post 17 Nov 2011 08:34 AM by jonr. 5 Replies.

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wootwoot

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16 Nov 2011 06:17 PM
Can somebody determine which type of heating system I have? I have attached some pictures below of what it looks like. I was told it is radiant floor heating but I'm not sure what type. I did some research and it seems like it is a Hydronic Heating System or Built in radiant systems with hot water pipes in floors. I want to get a programmable digital thermostat but not sure if which type to get as I've seen some line volt or low voltage ones. Attached picture of how my current Thermostat looks like. Our house only have this type of heating and the floor is warm when heat is on. I believe we have 7 different zones. Recently there seems to be some water leaking out of that white pipe as shown in the picture below. Any idea what is causing this leak? Thanks.

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16 Nov 2011 08:14 PM
This is a DIY (I hope) radiant floor hydronic heating system. Set back will be of limited value (set back a couple of degrees to assure warm morning floors). Definitely no return on investment without deteriorating comfort. The non-code pipe leaks from a non-code installed relief valve that is tired or over pressured. I would not sleep there until a professional (experience with hydronic radiant floor heating) did a safety check.

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wootwoot

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16 Nov 2011 08:58 PM
Hi thanks for the reply. I'm not sure what you mean by DIY system? This heating system was put in by the builder when our house was built just 4 years ago...Are you implying this is a very bad job they have done?

jonr

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16 Nov 2011 09:38 PM
Most people find cooler temps at night more comfortable, so more comfort and a positive roi on a new thermostat are possible. But are your heated floors thick concrete or just radiant tubes in or under a wood floor?