Radiator under desk idea??
Though we have radiant heat one area, our mudroom/office, is always a bit chilly. The reason was part of it was built over an existing exterior porch before I installed the radiant heat. Do no pex in that area.
My idea is to route a 1/2" pex supply and return to the area underneath the counter/desk and have a small radiator.
Wondering if 130F water would be enough or,and I have the option of water right off the boiler.
So ideas for a inexpensive radiator and other thoughts are welcome!!
Thanks!
My idea is to route a 1/2" pex supply and return to the area underneath the counter/desk and have a small radiator.
Wondering if 130F water would be enough or,and I have the option of water right off the boiler.
So ideas for a inexpensive radiator and other thoughts are welcome!!
Thanks!
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Can you have or tolerate a narrow tall 3 tube radiator on the opposite wall? That way you can have a nice radiator cover and no cats fighting and throwing fur all over to claim space under the radiator and avoiding getting a foot or two clawed and drawing blood :^0
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Not everyone has cats...but if he does, they are probably enjoying the radiant floor in the rest of the house.
A small radiator with tempered water would be a good idea for nice steady heat in a confined area. You could also use full temperature water and cycle it with a thermostat, but that might cause more temperature swings than you want.
If you can handle a raised floor area for your work space, look up "Quik Trak" panels. A radiant panel on the wall is another possibility.
A small radiator with tempered water would be a good idea for nice steady heat in a confined area. You could also use full temperature water and cycle it with a thermostat, but that might cause more temperature swings than you want.
If you can handle a raised floor area for your work space, look up "Quik Trak" panels. A radiant panel on the wall is another possibility.
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The radiant wall is a good idea.
I also like the idea of a small cast iron radiator run off the radiant floor loop. And, yes you will definitely get heat out of 130 degree water with a radiator. A small one won't overpower the room with heat but would stay nice and warm to put your toes on.
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I also like the idea of a small cast iron radiator run off the radiant floor loop. And, yes you will definitely get heat out of 130 degree water with a radiator. A small one won't overpower the room with heat but would stay nice and warm to put your toes on.
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I found all of mine on CraigList.
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I find them by searching '' cast iron '' . The ones for a hot water system will have all of the top loops connected so they flow on the top and the bottom.
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You could always build one... saw this up in Alaska several years ago >>> https://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/SpaceHeatin ... 040676.JPG
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I was thinking this, like 1” black iron, wouldn’t take much.BunkerdCaddis wrote: ↑Thu. Nov. 15, 2018 11:34 pmYou could always build one... saw this up in Alaska several years ago >>> https://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/SpaceHeatin ... 040676.JPG