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Off-peak vs. full time heat

Posted by Tom Fritz, on
I have electric in-floor heat. The thermostat sensor is located under the slab. We seem to have trouble regulating the temps due to the electricity is only on from 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM. We could have temps in the mid 70's during the day, but when we get up in the AM it could be in the low 60's. The rate per KWh is substantially less for the off-peak. Would it make more sense to have the power on all the time, so that it doesn't have to go through that heat up process every day. I think that the actual amount of electricity power could be reduced, and still keep a more steady temperature.
Alan Young

Alan Young

These systems are not designed for off peak . They are normally just on the domestic supply and the controller has a night set back facility to prevent it having to heat the floor from cold . The theory is it will use less power over all . Hope this helps .

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