This page explains the difference of the mat and loose cable options but ultimately either the cable or mat option will give you the design freedom you are looking for.
Preparing for your project
Without a thermal break, the concrete acts as a heat sink. Therefore, the heat is drawn first into the concrete sub-floor before your floor covering. This is why Warmup recommends installing Warmup Insulation Boards over the concrete sub-floor to act as a thermal break. This forces the heat radiate upwards first rather than down into the concrete slab. Warmup insulation boards can increase ramp up time by over 70% and decrease heat loss by over 90%.
Using self-lever or thinset depends on the type of flooring being installed and preference.
For tips for connecting and programming your system click “Read More”.
The thermostats come with a 9’ sensor cable to detect the temperature under the floor finish. The end of the probe wire contains a capped sensor that should be evenly centered between two heating cables at least 12” into the heated area. At no time should the probe wire cross the heating cable.
Please verify that the circuit can handle the amount of amperage your heating system requires. Your thermostat can only handle up to 15 amps so if you are connecting multiple heaters to one thermostat location, you may need to use a relay and a larger breaker. Your or your electrician can find out the amperage rating of your specific floor heating system in installation manual or printed on the box. Note: Just because the Warmup thermostats are dual voltage, this does not mean you can supply any voltage to your heating system. You must supply the voltage supplied to the voltage of your specific heater.
Wondering about the maximum load of the Warmup 6iE thermostat? Find the information you are looking for here in this post.
Curious about what types of heating systems the 6iE thermostat is compatible with? Find your answer here in this post!
Are you looking for the dimensions of the 6iE? Find a detailed diagram with all the dimensions you are looking for here in this post.
Are you wondering how much snow fall a snow melting system can handle? Read more about snow melting technology here.
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