How About Hydronic Heat?
You may have heard about a heating system called hydronic heat (or hydronics). In a nutshell, this type of heat is powered by water using such things as hot steam and radiators. It can be used for heating and also for cooling devices such as air conditioners. There are primarily two types of heat systems that use hydronics and they are steam (or hot) water and chilled water. It is possible to use this type of heating system in your home and it will give you a warm and cozy feeling all the time!
There are many benefits to having a dependable hot water heating system installed in your home. In the past, regulations regarding this type of heating method were lax and only recently have more stringent requirements been established. There is a group called the Hydronic Heating Association that has been working hard to set specific industry standards. This association also educates contractors on the benefits of hydronics and has provided the general public with reliable information about this excellent heating source.
If you are considering installing hydronics to heat your home, then you should know a little about it. Basically, it heats your home using radiation from panels that are contained in hot water. It is very efficient because water is an excellent way to transfer heat throughout your home. What makes it even more efficient is that water can hold much more heat than air. As a comparison, a 1-inch hydronics pipe equals a 10’ by 18’ hot air duct. The space you save is reason enough to think seriously about hydronics as your heating source.
Hydronic heat is emitted using hot water from a boiler or hot water heater to transfer heat. Usually radiators are the most common hot water heating source and radiant loops made of aluminum fined copper work the best. Sometimes baseboard heating is used but radiators continue to be the best source for hydronics. If this sounds like something that would interest you, then go online and investigate some of the companies that are well-known for this type of heating source. If you know someone who already has a hydronic system in place, ask them what they think. Word of mouth is often your best source of reliable information on any product.
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