Everything you need for a Quick and Simple Radiant Heat Flooring Installation
Spacing:
2” on center = 15 Watts/sq. ft.
Use on concrete basement slabs, sunrooms, and in other high heat loss areas.
2-1/2” on center = 12 Watts/sq. ft.
Use in bathrooms, kitchens, dining/living areas, etc.
3” on center = 10 Watts/sq. ft.
Use on concrete basement slabs, sunrooms, and in other high heat loss areas.
2-1/2” on center = 12 Watts/sq. ft.
Use in bathrooms, kitchens, dining/living areas, etc.
3” on center = 10 Watts/sq. ft.
Use in hallways, entries, low heat loss areas, etc.
120 VAC Coverage and Draw Table
Remember, the cable must never be cut shorter to
fit, and must be embedded completely in mortar in the floor. Be careful
not to select a spool that is too large.
| LN fT | Sq. Ft. @ 2.5" | Sq. Ft. @ 3" | Draw (Amp) | |
|
47 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
1 |
|
71 |
12 |
15 |
18 |
1.5 |
|
94 |
16 |
20 |
24 |
2 |
|
118 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
2.5 |
|
141 |
24 |
30 |
36 |
3 |
|
165 |
28 |
35 |
42 |
3.5 |
|
188 |
32 |
40 |
48 |
4.0 |
|
212 |
36 |
45 |
54 |
4.5 |
|
235 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
5.0 |
|
282 |
48 |
60 |
72 |
6.0 |
|
329 |
56 |
70 |
84 |
7.0 |
|
376 |
64 |
80 |
96 |
8.0 |
|
423 |
72 |
90 |
108 |
9.0 |
|
470 |
80 |
100 |
120 |
10.0 |
ITEMS NEEDED
1. MasterHeat Wire
2. MasterHeat Strap to secure the cable to the floor (1box contains 25ft. of strap, enough to prepare about 50sq.ft. of floor at 4-ft. spacing.)
3. Thermostat control with floor sensor
4. 20-amp Circuit Breaker (single for 120-VAC and dual for 240-VAC systems)
5. Electrical Box (extra deep) for the control
6. 4'' Junction Box with a cover, if needed
7. Cable claps for junction box (for new construction)
8. Flexible or Rigid Conduit (for new construction)
9. 12-gauge or 14-gauge Electrical Wiring Cable
10. Wire nuts if using a junction box
11. Nail plate
12. Polymer-modified cement based mortar