Infloor Sensor

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I used the tekmar 500 series or the Wirsbo equivlent.

On the past few jobs I used a simple basic setpoint control. I mount it in the mechanical room, as they are not the nicest looking control. But it also keeps folks from "over adjusting"

The tekmar is a nice conmtrol, tough to wire, odd shape doesn't cover a 2X4 electricial box, and somewhat confusing to homeowners to adjust and program.

I'm going with the Heattimer setpoint as it has a large display and is very simple for the average homeowner to drive.

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Jamie_6

What do you guys typically set the in floor sensor to in bathrooms and kitchens?

Jamie

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Jim Pompetti

Thanks Hot rod! I mounted the two bathroom sensors in the linen closets and the kitchen in the pantry. I have them set to maintian a floor temp. of 70 degrees. Do you think that is enough or too much?

Jamie

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If the sensor

is mounted to the bottom of the subfloor, I've found somewhere around 85 or so. It depends on the r value of the build up above the sensor.

If the sensor is emmbedded in the backerboard or touching the tile itself 78-82 seems to be the comfort range.

Most times mine are installed under the 3/4" subfloor and the tile backer board.

Bottom line, let the owners adjust it till it hits their "sweet spot"

I back my bathroom floor stat about 5 degrees in the summer time. I like to just take the chill off the tile without overheating the space.

The main reason I am changing stat brands is to allow the owner ease of operation to fine tune to their comfort range.

Keep the differential tight, 2-3 degrees is about right, I've found.

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