Perfect Guide For Beginners; How to Install Underfloor Heating?

Undoubtedly, underfloor heating systems have emerged as a new way of keeping one's house cosy and eco-friendly. One can also reduce the energy bill by connecting these heating systems to solar systems and taking zero energy from the grid. These changes directly pave the way for a low carbon footprint, contributing to curbing climate change in the 21st century. From preparing the site to the proper installation of the underfloor heating system, we have explained everything that you need to know to maintain the heat keeping in view the unpredictable UK weather!

Eyeing the Perfect Underfloor Heating Kit

A complete toolbox is essential for building the perfect underfloor heating system. We have jotted down the list of tools you need for different types of heating systems!

• Underfloor Heating Pipe Coiler

A pipe decoiler greatly helps in controlling and dispensing coiled piling when fixed in underfloor heating systems. Also, it greatly helps in amping up the installation process! Also, pipe de-coilers aid in evenly distributing the underfloor heating pipe from a spinning carousel.

• High-Quality Plastic Pipe Cutter

It is pertinent for you to get your hands on a reliable plastic cutter which would serve as an effective tool to precisely cut a plastic pipe.

• Heavy Duty Underfloor Heating Gun

Along with a tape measure, pipe cutter and pipe fixing clips, you will need to find a heavy-duty underflooring heating gun to directly fix the insulation boards. It will greatly help in a hassle-free installation! It helps in installing the pipes consistently and securely. 

• Pressure Testing Pump

During and after installing the heating system, it is pertinent to check its pressure. For this purpose, you need to get a pressure testing pump - tough and light in weight!

Along with this, a manual pressure testing pump is not only used to test the tightness of the heating system along with some leaks! 

• Pipe Re-rounding Tool

For reshaping the cut end of a pipe properly into a sphere after cutting it! This helps in building a leakage-free and tight connection between pipes! Along with this, re-rounding tools ensure the absence of irregularities in pipes during cutting. Also, it helps amp up the longevity of the plumbing system and ensure that the pipe fits perfectly!

• External Pipe Bending

External pipe bendings play a major role in shaping multilayer pipes for top-notch underflooring heating systems. Also, it prevents kinking and damage to other pipes.

Along with this, it makes sure that bends are in accurate shape and can be used to set at the desired inclination radius of each pipe!

• Underfloor Heating Manifold

For controlling the water flow and temperature of water in an underfloor heating system, it is pertinent to use an underfloor heating manifold. Along with this, it ensures that warm water reaches all points for properly warming the accommodation – perfectly bringing to use a water underfloor heating system!

In addition to this, it also acts as the core point that connects the heat source (heat pump or boiler) to the underfloor pipe work. This is mainly controlled by an underfloor heating thermostat!

Apt Explanation For Underfloor Heating Installation

Without a second thought, the entry of underfloor heating systems in the heating industry is a game changer. Every single household is looking for easy and convenient ways to install it. After explaining the perfect toolbox, we are about to unearth the steps for a perfect system of warm-up underfloor heating!

Step 1: Clean and Balance the floor

For a strong foundation of an electric underfloor heating or water-underfloor heating system, the first step is to properly clean the underfloor heating either with machines or manually. For a proper baseline, make sure that the floor is not uneven. If it is, try to add a levelling compound and leave it to dry! 

Step 2: Place a Damp-Proof Layer 

After setting up a strong foundation for an underfloor heating system, you can now go for placing a damp-proof layer over the subfloor. After it has been adequately laid, place the fit edge insulation. 

Make sure it is facing the base of all perimeter walls. After final placement, tape the joins to ensure minimum downward heat loss.

Step 3: Install the Manifold and Connect the Pipes

Once membranes have been set up for bare-minimum downward loss of heat, it is time to install a manifold for a wet underfloor heating system. Once installed, connect all the pipes with the manifold and place it on the nearest wall. 

If placed properly, you do not need to worry about the management of water distribution systems under the floor - from the heat source to the underfloor heating circuit!

Step 4: Connecting Pipes to the Heat Source 

Now comes one of the most important steps in installation of underflooring heating systems - setting up of pipes and connecting them to the heat source and the sytem. Plastic pipes can easily be connected while maintaining a minimum 200 mm spacing between every coil. 

In the case of electric cables, ensure that wires are not placed vertically with each other. Once done with this, know that you are more than eighty per cent through!

Step 5: Check Leakages and Pressure Handling Power

After complete installation of the underfloor heating system, it is time to check the pressure handling power and leaks. For this purpose, you can a manual pressure-testing heating pump!

Step 6: Place the Flooring and Control From the Thermostat

As soon as you get to know that the system works perfectly fine, cover the area with adequate flooring! For an added layer of heating, use flooring that helps sustain heat for a long! Once covered with the perfect flooring, connect the manifold to the heat source. This should be then connected to the thermostat to easily control your room's warmth levels!

Crucial Reasons for Shifting to An Underfloor Heating System

Have a look at why you need to consider an underfloor heating system to keep your house warm!

Conclusion

To sum up, the inclusion of underfloor heating systems in the world of accommodation heating is a head-turner. From reduced energy bills to easy installation, it is a go-to for every household! For this purpose, we have explained the process and tools required – to easily set it up!