DIY Mat cable Underfloor Heating System in your room,
how to install DIY Mat cable Underfloor Heating System:
Are you planning on putting in a new tile, stone, or laminate floor? If so, there is no better way to make it cozy and comfortable underfoot than to install a radiant floor heating system.
This radiant floor heating system includes fiberglass mesh-backed matting and a thermostat.
Of the various types of radiant floor heaters, one of the easiest to install is a fiberglass mesh-backed matting that contains electric-resistance cables. Here we show you the basics for installing this type.
Before ordering, you'll need to figure out how much material your floor will require. To do this, create a basic layout of your floor area on graph paper, noting basic dimensions, and calculate your material needs according to the size of the mesh. You can omit mesh wherever a warm floor is unnecessary: under cabinets, behind toilet, and so forth.
For the system shown, you can simply send a floor plan of the room to the manufacturer; the company will calculate the amount of material needed and send you a layout showing exactly where to cut and position the mesh for the best coverage and easiest installation.
Step-by-Step Radiant Floor Installation
Before beginning, discuss electrical requirements with an electrical contractor. Your system may require a dedicated circuit and will definitely require protection by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). You'll also want the electrician to do the final hook-up (Step 4).
Please note: Follow the manufacturer's instructions implicitly. The steps below are meant to be a general overview of the installation sequence.
Cut the mesh but not the radiant heating wires!
1Use a pair of scissors to cut the mesh backing according to the layout. This creates rectangular panels that can be positioned across the floor and fitted around fixtures and cabinetry. Cut only the mesh-not the cables.
2Apply thinset or adhesive.After using the supplied tester to make sure the cables are intact and working, apply a 1/8-inch coating of thinset cement or flooring adhesive over the top of the mesh. (You can staple or glue the mesh-but not the cables-to the subfloor to hold it in place before applying the thinset.)
Lay the tile over the top of the webbing.
3Embed the floor tiles in an additional layer of thinset cement.
Install the radiant heating system's thermostat control.
4Have the system wired to a thermostatthat's installed in a standard 2-by-4- or 4-by-4-inch wall box. The rounded plastic piece shown here is a tester used to ensure that the system is working.
CAUTION :
Do NOT install heating mat below vinyl, carpet, or wood flooring without first embedding it in a polymer-modified cement-based or gypsum-based mortar, per UL requirements.
Do NOT place heating wires in contact with chemical based glues or adhesives.
underfloor heating system : 150w/m2 Parameter
Model |
Size |
SQM |
VOLT (V) |
Watt per meter |
Watt |
Cable Length(m) |
Resistance |
(W x L m) |
@20oC+10/-5%(Ω) |
SHHM-150-1.0M2 |
0.5 x 2.0 |
1.0m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
150 |
11.1 |
352.7 |
SHHM-150-1.5M2 |
0.5 x 3.0 |
1.5m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
225 |
16.65 |
235.1 |
SHHM-150-2.0M2 |
0.5 x 4 |
2.0m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
300 |
22.2 |
176.3 |
SHHM-150-2.5M2 |
0.5 x 5 |
2.5m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
375 |
27.75 |
141.1 |
SHHM-150-3.0M2 |
0.5 x 6 |
3.0m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
450 |
33.3 |
117.6 |
SHHM-150-3.5M2 |
0.5 x 7 |
3.5m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
525 |
38.85 |
100.7 |
SHHM-150-4.0M2 |
0.5 x 8 |
4.0m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
600 |
44.4 |
88.2 |
SHHM-150-4.5M2 |
0.5X9.0 |
4.5M2 |
230V |
13.51 |
675 |
49.95 |
78.4 |
SHHM-150-5.0M2 |
0.5X10.0 |
5.0M2 |
230V |
13.51 |
750 |
55.5 |
70.5 |
SHHM-150-6.0M2 |
0.5 x 12 |
6.0m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
900 |
66.6 |
58.8 |
SHHM-150-7.0M2 |
0.5 x 14 |
7.0m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
1050 |
77.7 |
50.4 |
SHHM-150-8.0M2 |
0.5X16.0 |
8.0M2 |
230V |
13.51 |
1200 |
88.8 |
44.1 |
SHHM-150-9.0M2 |
0.5X18.0 |
9.0M2 |
230V |
13.51 |
1350 |
99.9 |
39.2 |
SHHM-150-10.0M2 |
0.5X20.0 |
10.0M2 |
230V |
13.51 |
1500 |
111 |
35.2 |
SHHM-150-12.0M2 |
0.5 x 24 |
12.0m2 |
230V |
13.51 |
1800 |
133.2 |
29.4 |
Note: Voltage, Power, Square meter ,cable color ,mesh color , with glue or without adhesive , text on adhesive tape or text on the cable, ect, can be designed according to customer's requirement. eg: 110V-240V , 100w/m2 - 200w/m2 , 1sqm - 15sqm ect .
Features of under floor heating mat :
1 Twin core heating cable with single cold lead
2 Sizes available from 1 to 15sqm coverage
3 PVC insulation for good prices
4 Tinned copper earth and Alum foil protection
5 Option of100, 130,150,160 watts per sqm or 200 watts per sqm for conservatories & other areas where higher output is needed.
Each kit includes
1 Underfloor Heating Cable Mat stitched on self-adhesive mesh
2 Digital, fully programmable thermostat with built in timer
3 Floor sensor
4 Detailed Instructions
5.Thermostat
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