Wet underfloor heating system
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chasespeed
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Can't say I know of any installed.....
However. With a heated floor, you'll want heavy insulation underneath, then 3/4" ply for the floor, with channels for the PEX piping. You'll need mixing valves, and a pump, and 110f water. VERY slow to heat a space... but, very comfortable.
Baseboard, needs 160-200f water, and a pump. Faster to heat.
I don't know what you're working with. But, personally, I'd see about a small forced air, heater.
In fact, you could also look sat something like a LP direct vent, pilot unit, that doesn't even have a fan. Works similar to baseboard heat, in that it will convert naturally. But, no power required, and won't freeze.
Just some thoughts.
Chase
However. With a heated floor, you'll want heavy insulation underneath, then 3/4" ply for the floor, with channels for the PEX piping. You'll need mixing valves, and a pump, and 110f water. VERY slow to heat a space... but, very comfortable.
Baseboard, needs 160-200f water, and a pump. Faster to heat.
I don't know what you're working with. But, personally, I'd see about a small forced air, heater.
In fact, you could also look sat something like a LP direct vent, pilot unit, that doesn't even have a fan. Works similar to baseboard heat, in that it will convert naturally. But, no power required, and won't freeze.
Just some thoughts.
Chase
fluffyprinceton
Adventurer
Lots of info here & on other EXP threads.
Radiant floor heat is wonderful...without it in freezing conditions your floor is going to be COLD no matter how much you insulate it & blow hot air around above it...It's expensive & requires the ability to design it your self (or pay somebody to do it) because it's just not a standard item. Totally worth it for me...but I'm a photographer & have to spend lots of time in the camper waiting for just the right light... Moe
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/166180-Baseboard-heat-or-other-radiant-heat-with-no-fan-using-espar-for-heat-source
Radiant floor heat is wonderful...without it in freezing conditions your floor is going to be COLD no matter how much you insulate it & blow hot air around above it...It's expensive & requires the ability to design it your self (or pay somebody to do it) because it's just not a standard item. Totally worth it for me...but I'm a photographer & have to spend lots of time in the camper waiting for just the right light... Moe
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/166180-Baseboard-heat-or-other-radiant-heat-with-no-fan-using-espar-for-heat-source
I have no experience with it, but you could also consider electrical floor heating. (à la Blissmobil)
Sure it must drain your batteries a bit more, so that must be accounted for, but it's less risk to have a leak in your wet floor system !
https://www.proudgreenhome.com/arti...avel-trailers-makes-camping-more-comfortable/
Sure it must drain your batteries a bit more, so that must be accounted for, but it's less risk to have a leak in your wet floor system !
https://www.proudgreenhome.com/arti...avel-trailers-makes-camping-more-comfortable/