The difference between the two mats is the cold tail/lead (connection to thermostat).The twin conductor mat does not have a second connection tail/cable to return to the thermostat. The single conductor mat has a single “cold tail” at each end of the mat, and they have to be brought back together at the connection point.

Installing Floor Heating Mats is very simple. The sub-floor shall be covered with flooring installer’s underlay and insulation board. Floor Heating Mat or Cables are laid and fixed on top and covered with 5mm thin set or adhesive latex before laying the tiles.

This will depend upon the finish specified. For timber surfaces: 20mm for soft wood, 30mm for hard wood, most wood laminates are OK, but may need to be treated on merit. Talk to your floor covering supplier. Most vinyl floor coverings are suitable as long as you adhere to the manufacturer’s temperature limits and the elements are encased within the floor or a surface screed/FLC. Most carpets and u...

It is advisable to insulate the floor first using specialist floor insulation, the system can then be laid directly onto this. Floor insulation will speed up heating times and reduce running costs. Mats and cables can be layed directly onto the concrete or wooden floor, but some heat will be lost into the sub floor.

The cable should always be on top of any mesh.

Yes. However final electrical connections are required to be done by a qualified Electrician.

It is recommended that any screed be allowed to cure naturally, and this would also depend upon its thickness. Generally, the length of time from the screed being laid and the system being ready to switch on is sufficient for it to dry out.

Underfloor heating systems utilise radiant heat. This far infrared heating system heats objects in the room. This is opposed to traditional central heating systems, which heat the air.

Underfloor heating systems can be installed under almost any surface. The systems are also completely invisible and quiet in operation. Conventional warm water radiators do not contribute to the aesthetics of a room and can reduce room space. Installing a radiant floor or ceiling heating system allows more flexibility in creating the perfect living environment.

For floors in wet rooms, a sealing layer is required. It must always be above the underfloor heating system.

Luxury of a heated floor, especially in winter.Keeps wall space free from radiators.Low surface temperature (typically 27-30°C, compared to 65-80°C for a conventional radiator system).Reduced temperature differences and reduced dust circulation.

A floor sensor is a device that is connected to the thermostat, and allows the floor temperature to be fully controlled.

Yes, The Thermostat allows you to change the temperature setting. Also please see the information on the thermostat/ its manual.

The Floor Heating System is designed so that the floor surface will be comfortably warm and will never get hot to walk on. Thermostat regulates the floor temperature when the floor gets to the required temperature by switching OFF and switching ON if it begins to cool – thus keeping a regulated temperature.

This depends on a number of factors like the sub-floor type and insulation: a cement sub-floor will be slow to warm without a thermal insulation barrier, creating a significant drag on the performance of the floor heating. A layer of high quality insulation will have a dramatic effect in these circumstances, speeding up the initial warm up time to within 15-20 minutes.

Never cut the heating cable. A heating cable will not work if it has been cut. If the heating cable is too long, please consult with a technician who will guide you in utilizing the additional length of cable.

Never cross, overlap, or allow the heating cables to touch each other. Doing so will quickly cause a circuit failure due to excessive heat build up. Always follow the product instructions and/or design layout plan to ensure the cable is installed with the correct spacing required for proper operation.

Are 120 volt heating products more efficient than 240 volt?No. Both floor heating systems have the same efficiency and produce the same amount of power: 12 watts per square foot. The only difference is that 240 volt mats pull half the amperage (current) of 120 volt models, which means a single thermostat can control up to 300 sq ft of 240 volt heating elements while 120 volt systems are limited to...