Electric floor heating produces warmth from the floor to increase the comfort levels in your home, especially in colder months. It a comfortable and innovative alternative to keep your home warmer. Many people would prefer walking on a warmer toasty floor compared to cold ceramic tiles. Some people have some concerns about the safety of floor heating. Some worry about getting burnt while others worry about fire hazards. It is understandable to have these concerns.
The truth is that electric floor heating is much safer compared to other options available to heat your home. There are no exposed elements so there is no risk. There are also no moving parts that you need to worry about. This article will answer some questions that you might have.
Is it possible to get an electric shock?
It is almost impossible to get an electric shock from underfloor heating. The wires used have gone through rigorous research and development process to make sure that the end product is safe for the final user. Also, each unit has to be tested before it can be sold. The cables have been designed with a sheath and this redirects any current leaks away from the floor. During installation, a Residual Current Device should be used to make sure that the unit is working properly. The device makes sure that the system is working without errors. If it detects an error, it shuts down current flow preventing any shock.
Are the wires tested?
Wires in the electric underfloor heating system have been designed to meet all the electric regulations. They have numerous test certificates from electrical test houses. The test housed conduct numerous tests on the operational and physical features of the system to make sure that the system is not only electronically safe but physically safe and operates as it has been designed to.
Is it safe if I suffer from allergies?
Underfloor heating not only gives the user increased comfort but it also improves the air condition in the room when compared to other heating systems. The system works by heating objects within the room and not the air hence keeping the air fresh as it warms you up. Other systems will heat the air that surrounds the system leaving some cold spots in a room. To heat up the room, other systems will depend on air circulation that increases the movement of dust particles in the room. This can cause breathing problems to those that suffer from allergies.
To sum it all up, underfloor heating systems have been designed with safety at their core. The manuals give a detailed guide on best practices and use of the equipment to stay safe. They should be tested after installation just to be safe.
