TrojanHorse
Active Member
Hello,
I am remodeling my master bathroom and planning to add electric in-floor heat. I'm looking at 110 or 220v systems. Probably not water based systems since the area isn't that big and it's going to be supplemental comfort rather than primary heating.
Does anyone have experience with in-floor electric heat and automating the temperature? I have an Elk M1G and an ISY with Insteon (will post on UDI forum too). I could add Z-wave to the ISY.
My understanding is that special thermostats need to be used for in-floor heating since triggering the system based on air temperature can cause the system to overshoot. Maybe the smart ones measure floor and air temperature. Also wondering if it takes a while for the floor to heat up. Can you turn it up before taking a shower and then step out on a warm floor? If not, maybe I just keep it on a very simple schedule rather than trying to turn it up on demand or based on some input from the automation system. I would like to be be somewhat energy efficient while enjoying a warm floor.
I would appreciate any feedback or insight.
Thanks
I am remodeling my master bathroom and planning to add electric in-floor heat. I'm looking at 110 or 220v systems. Probably not water based systems since the area isn't that big and it's going to be supplemental comfort rather than primary heating.
Does anyone have experience with in-floor electric heat and automating the temperature? I have an Elk M1G and an ISY with Insteon (will post on UDI forum too). I could add Z-wave to the ISY.
My understanding is that special thermostats need to be used for in-floor heating since triggering the system based on air temperature can cause the system to overshoot. Maybe the smart ones measure floor and air temperature. Also wondering if it takes a while for the floor to heat up. Can you turn it up before taking a shower and then step out on a warm floor? If not, maybe I just keep it on a very simple schedule rather than trying to turn it up on demand or based on some input from the automation system. I would like to be be somewhat energy efficient while enjoying a warm floor.
I would appreciate any feedback or insight.
Thanks