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Wet Underfloor Heating

Element Shop stocks a comprehensive range of wet underfloor heating products. Whether you require a complete underfloor heating system or individual components, most items are available for free next working day delivery.

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Wet underfloor heating is a popular choice for new build properties as the pipes can be installed during construction. They use hot water which is heated from a boiler, or condensing boiler, via a manifold. It then circulates the warm water through a series of pipes to heat the space. They are often used in conjunction with air source heat pumps that redistributes hot air around the home to create an even temperature. The heat gets distributed in an even manner making it more energy efficient than standard radiators, especially when used with an air source heat pump. This means that monthly costs can be significantly lower than dry systems, such as electric underfloor heating. What’s more, if you are using an electric boiler, you could save even more on your electric bills by adding solar panels.

We supply a full range of wet underfloor heating systems and accessories. Whether you are looking for an individual component or a full kit, we keep it all in stock. We also provide a design service which will completely map out your heating system enabling you to ensure you have all the components and the correct amount of pipe to complete your installation.

If you have any questions regarding our system or our components, we offer complete product and system advice.

Should I Use a Wet System?

Depending on which type of subfloor you have, along with the type of finished flooring you have, i.e., tiles, carpet, laminate flooring, will guide you as to which system you should be using. Wet ufh systems are usually used with stone or tiled floors but can also be used with carpet. If you are using carpet, make sure that the underlay isn’t too thick, otherwise it can act like insulation, trapping the heat under the carpet and the room won't get warm. Wet systems are also ideally suited to new builds as they are so much easier to install during construction. To retrofit into an existing house, you would need to pull up all the existing flooring to install, which can be expensive. Therefore, electric is much preferred when installing in an existing property.

Wet Underfloor Heating Costs

The cost of a wet underfloor heating system will vary depending on the size and number of the rooms you are heating. This will also determine the amount of pipework needed, as well as the type and size of manifold. You'll find our range of wet ufh products feature some of the best brands such as Harmoni manifolds and kits, ProWarm manifolds and Danfoss manifolds. All our products offer extensive warranties and improved efficiency and performance.

Water Underfloor Heating Kits

If you are looking to install a water system, we offer kits that contain everything you need to complete your installation. They are available for three different types of sub-floor constructions which includes screed, low profile, and joists. Purchasing a wet underfloor heating kit will save you time and money, instead of buying all the components individually. However, if you do prefer to buy the components separately or only need certain ones (for instance, you already have items from previous jobs), we do stock and supply a full range of components. This includes, manifolds, pipe, pumps, pipe connectors, zone wiring centres, actuators & motorized valves, fixings, and insulation & overlay boards

Warranties

All our components come with extended warranties; they are as follows:

Water Heating Thermostats

We keep a range of thermostats for wet underfloor heating which includes brands such as Harmoni, Heatmiser, ProWarm and Danfoss. These range from cost-effective basic manual thermostats to the latest energy-saving digital touchscreen models. We also stock Smart thermostats which incorporate cutting edge technology - ensuring total control from the initial setup. These will work with a range of heat sources.

Wet or Electric Underfloor Heating

The type of underfloor heating you choose will depend on many factors. Here is a guide to help you choose.

Electric SystemsWet Systems
How it worksElectric uses heating mats (per square metre), foil or wires. This connects to your mains electricity supply.Pipes get installed under your floors. Hot water gets pumped around the pipes by your heat source.
Type of projectElectric is ideal for individual rooms or renovationsWater is ideal for new build projects & large areas
Cost to installElectric labour costs is cheaper to install than waterInstallation costs for a wet system is more expensive. Running costs are lower.
Running costsElectric system costs can be more expensive to runWater is the cheaper to run as water costs less than electric
Time to installElectric is quick to install. Small rooms can take minutes to complete rather than hours.Wet is more complex and takes longer to install. This is due to the number of components involved in setting it up.

Why Use Element Shop?

Element Shop have been trading now for over 15 years and have established ourselves as one of the leading providers of underfloor heating for both wet and electric systems in the UK. We continue to expand our range of products based on our customers feedback and have developed a catalogue of products that is perfectly suitable to plumbers and electricians who install heating products. All products have a minimum of 1 year warranty, but most of our products will carry more, some which include lifetime guarantees. We offer free next day delivery service to most of the UK, no matter how much or how little you spend, and we also offer a no quibble 14-day return policy. If you change your mind, simply return your product in its original condition and we will issue a refund. Moreover, we offer price match promise so we guarantee that if you do find one of our products cheaper elsewhere, we will match the price.

If you’d like to find out more about our products, or would like to enquire about stock, you can call one of the team on 01473 559079 who will be on hand to help with your query.

Delivery Times

Most of our products are kept in stock, in our warehouse in Ipswich. This means we can offer free next day delivery to our customers. Each range and individual product, state their estimated delivery time during checkout. We deliver to most UK locations with free, next day delivery as standard. To discuss delivery details, call us on 01473 559079.

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