Solar Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating Systems

Solar water heaters are commonly used as heat sources for radiant floor systems in regions where an abundant solar resource is available.

Solar hydronic radiant floor heating systems. When solar energy is used directly to provide radiant heat the radiant floor system cannot be used by the backup heating system as this use would compromise the solar storage. Most systems require two 4 8 panels with more required as the load increases. Radiantec solar energy systems use under floor radiant heat the most comfortable and efficient way to utilize the sun s energy. This hybrid solar radiant heating system is a complete solar heating kit that works with any in floor heating loop or radiant floor system.

Normally a large solar heated storage tank with electric gas or oil backup supplies hot water to the radiant system and most often provides for domestic needs as well. Radiant floor heat makes your home or building more energy efficient by reducing infiltration losses and by only heating the lower half of the room. Radiantec systems are versatile. The system is designed to be used as the primary heating source for any radiant floor system replacing the need for an expensive boiler.

Earlier solar heating systems would first heat a storage tank and then distribute the stored heat with radiant heating tubes. In both installations the solar system requires a south facing roof or wall for the solar collectors. Radiant floor heating technology also known as hydronic in floor heating is an exceptionally energy efficient comfortable and healthy way to heat. Radiantec systems produce solar domestic hot water.

This is important because domestic hot water is a significant energy user.