[thechat] Light Pipes (AND HEATING TOO)
Luther, Ron
Ron.Luther at hp.com
Fri Mar 9 09:00:37 CST 2007
Martin Burns enthused about underfloor heating:
>>Underfloor heating is good because it doesn't need to be as hot
>>as radiators. Plus, your feet are more heat-sensitive (and need
>>to be warmer for *you* to feel warm) than your head. So a gentle
>>heat to the feet is a much more energy efficient way of heating
>>than convecting radiators that just put a pool of hot air above
>>your head.
Hi Martin,
I hadn't seen the light pipes before. But I really like the idea
a lot. ;-) I also like the idea that, although I have not been
able to see prices yet, they *look* like they should be reasonably
priced (including install) and may actually have a financial payback.
I also think light pipes may be a wonderful alternative in my
neighborhood
where skylights can actually be a BAD idea because they let in sooooo
much heat they can cost you money in A/C bills. That darn ole sun.
Too mucho caliente!
I've seen the underfloor and underground heating application things.
But that was years ago. I believe there were some commercial trials
in the Northern US under airport runways to try to alleviate some of
the problems with ice in the winter. I have also heard of some home
applications in the Northern US for driveways, sidewalks, and interior
floors, but (IIRC) those were _very_ expensive.
[The Public Television Show 'This Old House' put some in a $$$$$$$ home
in Massachusetts a while back, for example.]
I have not been actively following the 'green building technology'
scene.
It's a very very neat idea, but are these underfloor heating boogers
actually an affordable option for the average person yet?
Curious RonL.
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