Using thermal radiation and electromagnetic waves, a radiant floor heating system warms up a room by heating the floor directly rather than warming the air in the room. Radiant systems heat the floor, and that heat radiates up and is absorbed by other objects in the room, helping to warm the entire space efficiently.

In short, heated floors use radiant heat technology to make the floors warm, and the heat from the floors rises and disperses throughout the room.

Types of Radiant Floor Heating

 There are two main radiant floor heating systems: electronic and hydronic systems.

Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating Systems

An Hydronic Radiant floor heating  is a heating method in which hot water with a temperature not higher than 60 ℃ is used as a heat source, circulates in a coil system embedded under the floor, heats the entire floor, and radiates heat to the room evenly through the ground.

From long-term running, water floor heating system is much economy than an electric system, however, the installation is much more costly. Hydronic systems take longer to install than electric systems and generally work best with new builds versus installing them into an existing home or building. Unlike the electric system, a hydronic system will require regular maintenance.

For such hydronic radiant floor heating system control, E-TOP develops various heating thermostat:

Basic Wired heating thermostat: HT-02 NP,

3A Negative LCD programmable heating thermostat: HT-08

3A 4.3inch colorful touch screen thermrostat: HT-CS01/HT-CS03

Tado-like LED Elegant Modern Design Smart Thermostat: HT-22

Frame replaceable Tuya Zigbee wall thermostat, compatible with ABB, Schneider, Berker switch frame

Wireless Thermostat and Receiver for gas boiler or actuator control:

Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems

An electric floor heating system uses electric heating wires or films to heat the floors. Installation is quick and incredibly energy efficient. Electric systems are also cost-effective and less expensive to install (compared to other heating systems), especially when considering the long-term electricity costs. Electric systems also require no ongoing maintenance. They’re installed and ready to go.

E-Top also provides various electric heating thermostat for such application. 

16A LCD Programmable Heating thermostat: HT-07/HT-08/HT-09

16A Smart WiFi Thermostat compatible with Alexa or Amazon Voice Control