Extreme How-To - January/February 2010

beautiful porcelain floor that heats up with the simple control of a thermostat.

COMPLETE CONTROL
FROM UPONOR

For houses with hydronic radiant floor systems, the Uponor Climate Control Network System is a modular, expandable, integrated hardware and software package that connects all of a home’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) components to a single system for better energy efficiency, control and monitoring.

Experience total climate control via a single thermostat, an optional high-definition touch panel interface or even a computer. The system allows users to select which components

Although not a radiant heating system, ECO-heaters offer out-of-the-way wall mounting for an economic way of providing efficient single-room convection heating. Whereas radiant heat warms the objects in the room, convection heat warms the air in the room. With this system, heat is mainly generated behind the ECO-heater in the space between the panel and the wall, which leads to an efficient up-draft of heat circulated into the room. This principle of convection means that about 90 percent of the heat comes from the back of the panel, while only 10 percent is radiated from the front of the panel. This form of “background” heating is not only very economical, but also safe and efficient. ECO-heaters are designed as an alternative to conventional space heaters and other systems that use large amounts of electricity. It operates using the same electricity as four 100-watt light bulbs, while heating an entire room. ECO-heaters save on floor space, they’re safe to use around children and pets, and can be painted to match any décor with water-based Latex paint. ECO-heaters are also designed to be left on for long periods of time, giving you comfortable background heat at a low cost. This is similar in concept to a central heating system, yet far less expensive. ECO-heaters are UL-listed, International Safety Standards-approved and come with a 2-year warranty. Learn more at www.eco-heater.com.