Modular Heating Panels* are an exciting new product concept from Polypipe that enable quick and simple installation of underfloor heating into suspended floors in both new build and renovation projects.
Installing underfloor heating into upper floors can be challenging, even in new build projects. Most conventional underfloor heating systems comprise a single section of pipe, housed or placed within another part of the system structure, such as floor panels, which are cut to size on site. This works fine as there are no interruptions to the laying of the pipe. In a suspended floor, however, the pipe, plates and insulation have to fit within an obvious obstruction: the supporting floor joists. It is working around the joists, and avoiding other services, that has often led to underfloor heating being avoided in upper floors.
As the name suggests, a Modular Heating Panel (MHP) is a pre-configured solution, where all of the floor heating system elements are supplied fitted within complete panels, which are simply fitted and connected together on site. Thanks to MHP it is now possible to fit panels quickly into the existing joist voids and connect them to a standard heat source.
MHP works with both traditional and engineered joists and can be fitted from above or below.
Maximising Heat Efficiency
Due to their high output at relatively low flow temperatures, Modular Heating Panels are ideal for maximising heat efficiency and lowering energy consumption. In most installations it is not necessary to cover the entire floor area MHP panels work like "underfloor radiators", applying enough heat to only those areas of the floor that need to be heated and using just enough of them to maintain a su~tabler oom temperature.
For a room temperature of 20°C for example, only 80% floor coverage is required to provide 70W/m2 or around 6O% for 50W/m2 This unlque product benefit also makes MHP an Ideal solution when uslng heat pumps.
The flexibility panel placement provided by MHP means that floor areas to be covered by Items such as built-in wardrobes or baths and shower cubicles can be avoided without detriment the overall heating provlslon.
Product Options
- MHP is available in 4 panel sizes comprising 2 lengths and 2 widths:
- MHP available lengths: I .3m and 2.0m
- MHP available widths: 380mm and 490mm
Each MHP panel contains pre-installed pipe circuitry, 30mm of insulation, and is covered in heat diffusing foil. Pipe circuitry is based on 10mm diameter pipe. A 500mm length of pipe extends from each panel allowing connection to the flow and return pipe work from an underfloor heating manifold.
MHP panels are easily installed from either above or below and suit the joist widths of both composite I beam joists and traditional timber joists. Up to 3 MHP panels can be connected together in series and the recommended maximum room area per circuit is 20m2.
*Patent pending.
