How to install electric underfloor heating mats


Posted May 2, 2014 by tomjones

Underfloor heating systems are a common installation in homes especially during the cold season. Such heating systems help in heating up the floors to make them warm enough for your feet.
 
Underfloor heating systems are a common installation in homes especially during the cold season. Such heating systems help in heating up the floors to make them warm enough for your feet. There are different underfloor heating systems depending on the shape of the space or floor and the needs of the client. Underfloor Heating Installation Dewsbury experts have helped many residents in Dewsbury and its residents to keep their feet warm during the cold season. These experts either do the installations on their own for complex systems or guide the residents on how to carry out the installations for the systems that are not complex. Experts in Tiling Dewsbury homes are also helpful in underfloor installations.

As indicated earlier, underfloor heating systems are varied depending on the needs of client and size of floor or space. The most common underfloor heating system that is easy to install is the underfloor heating mat. Individuals do not need Underfloor Heating Installation Dewsbury experts to install this mat for them but they can be guided by them when carrying out the installation. The mat is portable and easy to use and install. First step of installing it is to roll out the underfloor heating mat on the floor. The next step is to cut the underfloor heating mat but be careful not to cut the cable in case an obstruction is reached. Tiling Dewsbury experts always warn against cutting the cable because it is part of the heating system and if a part of the cable is cut then the whole system will not function. This will result in waste of money, time and energy. The next step is to rotate the underfloor heating mat in all directions and continue to fit it on the floor until the whole floor is covered. If the wh
ole floor is not covered then you can use a second heating mat.

The next step is to place a floor sensor under one mat between two heating cables.teh floor sensor helps in monitoring the temperature of the floor at any given time and can help the owner adjust the thermostat to get the desired temperature. Underfloor Heating Installation Dewsbury experts recommend that floor sensors have to be installed when using underfloor heating mats. The next step is to remove the backing from the adhesive tapes that are on the underfloor mat. The adhesives are used to stick the mat to the floor. Another step is to ensure that the sections of the mat with orange warnings are laid flat on the floor and are visible. Tiling Dewsbury experts are cautious about warnings. This is because electricity is very dangerous and harmful.

The last test is to test the underfloor heating mats with a multi-meter. This is to ensure that the mats are functioning appropriately and the voltage is enough and not harmful to anyone. Underfloor Heating Installation Dewsbury experts can do the testing for you if you do not have the right equipment or do not know how to do it. Tiling Dewsbury experts suggest the use of flexible tile adhesive or leveling compound to avoid damaging the tiles.
Residents of Dewsbury can get underfloor heating materials from Underfloor Heating Installation Dewsbury http://www.adwelectricalleeds.co.uk/underfloor-heating-installation experts. Tiling Dewsbury http://www.adwelectricalleeds.co.uk/bathroom-installation-tiling experts can help guide residents in installing underfloor heating mats.
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Last Updated May 2, 2014