Hydronic Radiant Heat in Slab - Temp Sensor Question

dousterhout

Hello all, thanks in advance. I am new to radiant heat but read a ton over the last year. We are almost ready to install the pex and I need to know if the temperature floor sensor needs to be matched with the
thermostat or can they be mix and match?

That said, any suggestions for a good thermostat that is reasonably priced? Our thought is that unlike forced air, the radiant heat is going to stay pretty much constant?

Thanks,
Dean

hot_rod

A heat only? This is a nice radiants specific t-stat

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Uponor-Wirsbo-A3100101-Heat-only-Thermostat-with-Touchscreen?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzob-zIXj3QIVUp7ACh1fzATUEAQYASABEgJb1vD_BwE

Always install the sensor in a sleeve so it can be replaced.

dousterhout

thanks for the feedback

ratio

Regarding your question, I wouldn't take any chance on installing the wrong one—just get the one specified for the thermostat you're using. A sleeve like Hot Rod mentioned will allow you to put off buying/installing the sensor until after the concrete's poured.