Electric storage floor heating - Tips and installation

Electric storage floor heatin

RAYCHEM electric storage underfloor heating is an ideal solution for homes with concrete, anhydrite or slab-on-grade floors. In our blog you will find information about the advantages of this system, installation tips and practical advice. Learn how to effectively use the heat stored in the mass of the floor to reduce heating costs and enjoy thermal comfort around the clock. Discover RAYCHEM's cutting-edge technologies and tailor a heating system to your needs.

RAYCHEM T2Blue electric storage heating cable

Electric storage underfloor heating is one of the most efficient and comfortable heating solutions. A key element of such a system is the selection of appropriate heating cables, which must be durable, reliable and suitable for pouring into concrete. RAYCHEM's T2Blue-10 and T2Blue-20 cables are specifically designed for electric storage heating.

Installation of T2Blue heating cable in the foundation slab

Foundation slab with electric heating, see tips on how to install heating cable in it. How to prepare the slab and reinforcement for the installation of heating cables? Are heating cables in the foundation slab also laid under permanent buildings? What kind of heating cable for thermal storage heating?

Accumulation heating, heating cables every 8 or 16 cm?

The correct choice of heating power determines the efficiency of the entire system, and thus the comfort of the residents. Too much spacing between heating cables can prevent optimal heat levels, leading to cooler zones in the floor.

Accumulation heating in the foundation slab - 10 or 20 W wire?

Electric heating of the foundation slab is currently gaining a lot of popularity, mainly due to the unstable electricity prices in recent times. A properly installed foundation slab heating system, equipped with a suitable floor thermostat, can be run during the hours when electricity is cheapest. The stored energy is then sufficient to heat the house around the clock.