What is the most efficient heating source for radiant floor heating?

Question by Bill F: What is the most efficient heating source for radiant floor heating?
I am replacing a twenty year old steam boiler and steam radiators to a radiant floor system. I am so confused by the number of choices to heat the water for this system. I could use a traditional boiler, a tankless hot water heater, or even a wall hung combination boiler and tankless hot water system. What is the most efficient system that will offer the lowest heating costs? I can use either oil or propane. Natural gas is not available in my area. My house [...]

May 6th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Energy Efficient | 3 comments

Solar powered radiant floor heat?

Question by whitewolfe: Solar powered radiant floor heat?
We have an OLD home that needs new flooring throughout. If we’re going to install new floors, wouldn’t it make sense to install radiant floor heat throughout as well? I keep hearing about how much more efficient it is, how comfortable and even it is, and also aesthetically pleasing (no ugly radiators.)

Since radiant floor heat operates with hot water running through the tubing, wouldn’t it also make sense to use a solar hot water system to provide the hot water to the heating system?

Could the solar system effectively [...]

January 27th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Solar Power | 2 comments
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