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Scorched Air vs Hydronic
Gents,
Warm air moved across the human body has a cooling effect reguardless of how well a hot air system is designed,and I think Dave will agree,sooo many are not.I will admit though that the advances in VCM motor technology have made great strides in minimizing this problem.
Hydronic heating relies on stratification.Its not "forced" but none the less is far from perfect.
So to answer the question of which is more efficient.......I still have to say that hydronic heating still delivers the best bang for the buck for the reason I stated in the first paragraph.
And yes,I am a huge fan of radiant floor heating.I installed my first system on Block Island in 1988.Instead of payment I asked for use of the clients home for surf fishing.I still go there every year to fish.You see,this thread is about fishing in the long run!!!
I would continue to install RFH systems and others for the next 17 years,untill I closed my buisness.I now design and sell them to younger guys.....
Radiant heating is the closest one can get to a "perfect"indoor enviroment.There is no form of space heating more comfortable in my opinion,and yes,its in my home.
Joe
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