2006-12-19 07:53:32 · 15 answers · asked by andrew s 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
a temperature that you are comfortable with
2006-12-20 03:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by alectaf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by setting it to 21 degrees C (70 F) and let it stabilize for 48 hrs. After that, you can adjust by 1/2 degree C ( 1 degree F) warmer or cooler depending on how you feel. Let it stabilize 24 hrs between adjustments.
Underfloor heating is favored by "This Old House" heating contractor and you should be very happy with it once you get it 'dialled in'.
2006-12-19 16:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by geoff_hazel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One word of wisdom. They are very expensive to run. You will be surprised at your electric bill at the end of the month. Just warm up the floors on the rooms that you use. Set it to the temperature that your family agrees as comfortable. Different people have different perceptions of the correct temp.
2006-12-19 16:04:32 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Presumably you have covered it with tiles of some description, so to ensure that the adhesive dries out slowly set your thermostat at 18.5C and increase the temperature very gradually. Then once you are satisfied it is working correctly..after two days you can set it per maunfacturers recommendations.
Recently installed same in our bathroom and trying various temperatures.
2006-12-19 15:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine is set to 78 degrees in the nighttime and at 5 am it bumps up to 88 for the morning showers etc. and then it drops slowly back to 78. it is always warm underfoot and is the only heat source in the bathroom. keep in mind, I only use it in 1 small tiled bathroom of 45 square feet. it is not like my whole house has it. glad to see you were smart enough to use electric and not liquid.
2006-12-20 09:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mastkey has a really good answer. Always read the manufacturer's instructions for operating any equipment. Also, you should be able to get some good data from the installer.
2006-12-21 23:51:22 · answer #6 · answered by intrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just warm enough so you feel comfy. If you can really tell where the ducts are, it may be too warm. (Feet too warm can give you a headache, it's the same idea behind not wearing rubber waders in the house - it's give you a headache. Grandma lore)
2006-12-19 17:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would refer to the manufacturers reccomendations as to what temp to use in the beginning and possibly increase as the system is "broken in".
2006-12-20 09:35:17 · answer #8 · answered by mastkey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best is to put it on 19c.if yr have a stone floor never turn it of if yr have a wooden floor dont go higher than 19c.otherwise yr floor dry out and makes it crack open
2006-12-19 15:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by jonny b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn on heating if feet feel to hot turn temp down. Problem solved
2006-12-22 11:51:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it below 60*
2006-12-19 16:32:20 · answer #11 · answered by Mags 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋