Contractor Ran Radiant Floor Tubing Too Long!
I have a 1000 square foot basement that I dugout and decided to add radiant floor heat.
My contractor ran one loop, which we figure was around a 900 foot run.
Wirsbo prefers 300 foot loops, but you can push 500 foot runs.
Does anyone have any experience with this problem?I ran it for supplemental heat basically to keep the basement floor warm during Chicago winters.
My options so far are either to cut a hole in the concrete and add another loop or try a high velocity pump and pray it works.
[ Edited by TheBreadman on Date 09/20/2005 ]
The only thing that is tempting me to add a second loop now is I have not started insulation, drywall or flooring.
The other thought is with the long tubing run the floor will initially have an uneven heat, but at some point the floor temp would even out.
The other variable I have not looked into is the cost factor of purchasing a higher velocity pump and the electricity required to run it versus cutting the concrete and adding a loop.
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The agent is supposed to work for you and one of their roles is to assist you with your housing needs. I would sit down with him or her and address this and basically air your grievances. If there is a problem afterward then locate another agent.
I am an agent, and a few things come to mind about your situation
1. Never to do business with people you have to deal with on a regular basis, unless they are the only option you have. You really dont want the whole congregation/office/family knowing your business, and you dont want to loathe going to church/work/family gatherings if the deal goes sour or you decide you dont like them that much.
2. since that advice is coming to you a little late, I would recommend that if you dont end up buying the house you are going to see with him, that you tell him that you want to hold off on your search, and find someone else to work with.
if you have a buyer/broker agreement, you will need to ask for a recission.. that might be awkward, but you will be much happier if you find someone who is looking out for you instead of themselves.