Can a water heater be used for radiant floor heat?
Use a Water Heater to Make Radiant Floor Heat Instead of a Boiler. Many people use a water heater instead of a boiler for radiant floor heat because it COSTS LESS. A hot water heater saves money when used in this way. A high quality water heater is more energy efficient and friendlier to the environment.
How long does a Polaris water heater last?
Polaris is not an ordinary gas water heater with cheap components, average quality and that can last only ten years. Polaris is a beast. It is expensive but for a reason. Once installed you don’t have to worry is it going to leak, corrode or break apart.
Is hot water radiant heat efficient?
Warm water systems run hot water through pipes to create heat, whereas electric underfloor heating heats wiring beneath the floor to generate heat. Radiant heat provides an average saving of 15% on heating bills thanks to the efficient way it warms a home.
What is a high efficiency hot water heater?
The high-efficiency models are built with helical internal heat exchanger that keeps hot combustion gases in the tank longer to transfer more heat into the water, increasing efficiency and reducing operating cost. These models generally have higher BTU/H inputs, which means the heater can deliver more hot water.
What kind of water heater does Polaris use?
The Polaris Water Heater is a 96% efficient condensing water heater that is designed specifically for domestic water production AND space heating.
Which is better Polaris or HTP Phoenix for hot water?
The title of this thread is “Polaris vs HTP Phoenix for hot water and radiant heat”, which is deceptive, since there is no radiant heat described, only the air handler. In radiant heating situations the short cycling can be much more pronounced, particularly (but not exclusively) with low-mass radiant such as staple-ups, less so with radiant slabs.
Are there any water heaters that heat both hot water and hot water?
These highly efficient heaters are built with Radiant heating in mind. We offer units that will heat both your Radiant (space heating) and domestic hot water.
Do you need propane for radiant floor heating?
We offer units that will heat both your Radiant (space heating) and domestic hot water. Regardless of which radiant heating system you choose, be it Open, Closed Or heat exchanger, or type of fuel source you require, Propane, Natural gas, Electric or Oil,…Radiant Floor company has you covered!!!
What kind of tank does a Polaris water heater have?
The Polaris Water Heater is a 96% efficient condensing water heater that is designed specifically for domestic water production AND space heating. The Polaris® has a high grade 444 stainless steel tank with brass connections for years of dependable, trouble-free service – no anode required.
The title of this thread is “Polaris vs HTP Phoenix for hot water and radiant heat”, which is deceptive, since there is no radiant heat described, only the air handler. In radiant heating situations the short cycling can be much more pronounced, particularly (but not exclusively) with low-mass radiant such as staple-ups, less so with radiant slabs.
Is the Polaris heater on or off?
The Polaris is only on & off, with a somewhat narrow temperature band between where it turns on & off, which makes it prone to short cycling if the radiation (or in your case, air handler) it’s capable of delivering the heat at the full BTU rate of the burner.
These highly efficient heaters are built with Radiant heating in mind. We offer units that will heat both your Radiant (space heating) and domestic hot water.
