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Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized

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Can you convert from a gas boiler to electric with radiant heat?

Posted by Roger Stoller Jan. 14, 2025 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Would a Legalett in slab radiant heat system be better than a heat pump?

Posted by dean c Jan. 20, 2023 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Do you need radiant heat in a slab on grade if it is well insulated?

Posted by S EDGE March 11, 2022 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

How long into winter can we run our Heat Pump with our Legalett System

Posted by J Bergley Dec. 20, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

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What is the CFM and operating temperature on air heated radiant floors?

Posted by martin skibba Feb. 28, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 5 responses

Is hydronic slab heat appropriate in a super insulated home?

Posted by Andrew Wright Feb. 3, 2021 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Which radiant floor heat is best?

Posted by tony wolff Dec. 25, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

Why are Legalett air heated floors better than electric mats?

Posted by tony wolff Dec. 17, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized

Is solar air heating for a floor as efficient as solar hydronic?

Posted by Ryan Johnson Dec. 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 2 responses

What heating system to use in my new detached garage/shop?

Posted by David Perreault Dec. 4, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

We are looking to build a slab on grade, do we need radiant heat?

Posted by Scott Self Sept. 21, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 2 responses

What is better for a small slab on grade foundation: water (glycol) or electrical radiant heat?

Posted by Mark Dixon July 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

How could I convert my hydronic gas heated floors to electric heated floors?

Posted by Betty Potter-Collins June 7, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

How do you install radiant floor heating in an old building?

Posted by Rob Doda March 19, 2020 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 2 responses

Can hydronic radiant heating be a complete heating solution for a home?

Posted by Jeremy Peters Dec. 16, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses

Would you recommend Legalett over water radiant floor heat for a backyard studio in Toronto?

Posted by Christine Pountney May 2, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

Does hydronic radiant cooling work?

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response

What are the options for radiant heat with a slab on grade?

Posted by August Wehrmann Feb. 3, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response
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