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Electric radiant floor layout (pic)

johnnygobbs
johnnygobbs Member Posts: 2
in Radiant Heating
This is my bedroom layout that I have a contractor working on. I want to make sure it's laid right. I've read things about the wires shouldn't be touching etc. any insight appreciated. Thx!

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  • Zman
    Zman Member Posts: 7,610
    What brand system is it? What is going on top? Where do the red and white wires go?
    "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"
    Albert Einstein
  • MikeG
    MikeG Member Posts: 169
    What does the I/O manual say? Most systems I researched and installed do not want any wires in the grid, the leads or the floor sensors touching or crossing any other wires. Most have a wire minimum spacing in the grid wires.
  • johnnygobbs
    johnnygobbs Member Posts: 2
    The company is called US Floor Heating.
    Has anyone here used their products?
  • Zman
    Zman Member Posts: 7,610
    Have not used that product, it looks similar to others.
    You should always monitor the electric resistance of the mats before during and after the installation as they are very easy to damage.
    A couple red flags:
    The spliced connections under the floor are a cause for concern.
    I looks like you are planning to put a floating floor directly on top of the wires. They will quickly fail from pressure and abrasion.
    The wires crossing other wires will also fail prematurely.
    "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"
    Albert Einstein

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