Do any sparks do underfloor heating?

[Nicebloke]

Just had a call to give someone a quote for dry underfloor heating which I declined as I haven't done it before and I'm sure it's within my capability to do it but I wouldn't quote for something I have no experience of.

Just curious if other electricians do dry underfloor heating?

 

[Leesparkykent]

Yeah its not rocket science. Just buy the correct kit for area/floor covering

Underfloor Heating Mats Installation - http://www.uheat.co.uk/underfloor-heating-mats-installation/

 

[Octopus]

I do the electrics but get the tiler to lay the mat!

 

[Taylortwocities]

I do the electrics but get the tiler to lay the mat!

Chicken!!

I hate the mats. I much rather do the separate wire type.

But as above, its just a matter of good planning. If I can i install two probes (one as a spare) or make very sure the probe conduit works properly.

Its a pain if the probe fails and its all tiled in......

 

[Octopus]

Chicken!!

I don't do tiling...

 

[LeeH]

I did some at home, it's easy.

 

[FatAlan]

Did some DIY, ten years ago and it's still working. My spark even tidied up the wiring by putting in FCU eight years ago. I don't mind tiling either so long as the surface is level

 

[polo1]

Yep, it's no problem. As has been said, assess output required, allow for under mat/wire insulation if going onto a solid floor etc. I always measure the insulation resistance of the mat prior to the tiles being laid and after - that way there is no argument if the tiler damages the cables

 

[Dave OCD]

Yep, it's no problem. As has been said, assess output required, allow for under mat/wire insulation if going onto a solid floor etc. I always measure the insulation resistance of the mat prior to the tiles being laid and after - that way there is no argument if the tiler damages the cables

That's generally in the manufacturers instructions as well as measuring the resistance of the sensing probe wires.

 

[polo1]

That's generally in the manufacturers instructions as well as measuring the resistance of the sensing probe wires.

Indeed; 'cos we all always read and follow manufacturer's instructions, don't we!

 

[Dave OCD]

I will when uncertain about something, best to cover your #### .

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Just had a call to give someone a quote for dry underfloor heating which I declined as I haven't done it before and I'm sure it's within my capability to do it but I wouldn't quote for something I have no experience of.

Just curious if other electricians do dry underfloor heating?

It's pretty easy. Have an under Matt, prime it with some pva type stuff and lay the elements which is on a sticky grid. Can get a bit tricky at the end if you have some spare, gotta detach it and snake it about. There's a thermo sensor at the beginning that gets cut into the matt.

a switched connection unit on the other side of the wall with the controller at switch height.

We've only done a couple however the hardest part was probably finding the feed for the SCU lol