Removed the heater in the bathroom to have electric underfloor heating.
Plugged the pipes, but then 2 other heaters nearby remain cold.
What should I do instead?
If I just connect the pipes with fittings, won't it be like a short circuit?
Maybe the wrong section for this, but I couldn't find a better one.
Plugged the pipes, but then 2 other heaters nearby remain cold.
What should I do instead?
If I just connect the pipes with fittings, won't it be like a short circuit?
Maybe the wrong section for this, but I couldn't find a better one.
You apparently have a single-pipe system (the most common system). Then you must connect the pipes, just as you say yourself.
If you want to compensate for the removed radiator, you can add an adjustable shunt to the bypass, so that you slightly reduce the flow to the remaining radiators in this circuit.
If you want to compensate for the removed radiator, you can add an adjustable shunt to the bypass, so that you slightly reduce the flow to the remaining radiators in this circuit.
Oh no, I thought it was a two-pipe system when there were two pipes. The house was built in -91, so that's probably the most common setup there.
Is there any smart way to connect it nicely?
Or maybe a shunt is needed, is there a convenient model for that?
It will end up in the bathroom if I can't find a smart way to remove it. You're not allowed to have connections inside the wall.
It's difficult to pull the pipes back to the previous point, but right now the wall is open, so something can be done.
Maybe a sealed box with an inspection hatch.
Hopefully, the radiator won't be needed anymore.
Is there any smart way to connect it nicely?
Or maybe a shunt is needed, is there a convenient model for that?
It will end up in the bathroom if I can't find a smart way to remove it. You're not allowed to have connections inside the wall.
It's difficult to pull the pipes back to the previous point, but right now the wall is open, so something can be done.
Maybe a sealed box with an inspection hatch.
Hopefully, the radiator won't be needed anymore.
I would indeed choose to use the hydronic system for underfloor heating to begin with.bsba said:
After moving into an oil-heated house that was renovated in stages and with partially replaced hydronic system to direct electric heating, I still have a few thousand kronor left to invest in hydronic radiators/underfloor heating for the rooms where they are missing.
I don't know what type of heating system you currently have, but I would take into consideration that in the future you might want to change the heating system, and if you have a place to do that, it will be easier and likely more economical.
So if you've already made the decision and installed electric underfloor heating, I suggest you keep the hydronic system somewhat accessible (inspection hatch or similar) to maintain flexibility later on.
/markus
I haven't installed the electric heating yet, but I think I will anyway. The reason is that I have a fairly new house that is well-insulated and usually has a low temperature in the loop, to completely shut down during the summer months. However, you want a little heat (usually) in the bathrooms (which this is) to dry up and for comfort. I already have electric heating in the other bathroom. The question is whether it isn't more expensive to run the heating system at a higher temperature? It does cost for comfort, of course. I might still keep the connection somehow so it's accessible, in case I change my mind or the underfloor heating breaks down.
Otherwise, I have an exhaust air heat pump and an air-to-air heat pump, 156 m2 house.
Otherwise, I have an exhaust air heat pump and an air-to-air heat pump, 156 m2 house.