HeatLink
HeatLink heats a structure by pumping warm water through specially designed tubing laid under or within the floor. The heat in these tubes radiates to the surface and rises evenly throughout the room above. The surface itself stays comfortably warm. This tremendously efficient heat transfer results in even, consistent heating.
Warm air rises, of course, and collects near the ceiling. In a home heated by convection, ceilings are always warmer than floors. With radiant heat, the heated floor is warm, and so is the air. So people within the space feel more comfortable at lower temperature settings because the heat is coming from the floor.
To deliver the heat, HeatLink PEX tubing is laid on the sub-floor and covered with a flowable lightweight concrete. It can also be installed in the lower level concrete floor or underneath the joist space, which is called a 'dry' or 'staple-up' installation.
You may place any floor surface above the system, including carpet, ceramic tile, vinyl flooring and wood.
HeatLink provides:
Comfort
The #1 reason consumers choose HeatLink hydronic radiant floor heating is HeatLink maintains floor surface temperatures at no higher than 88 degrees F (31 degrees C), so it's always comfortable. HeatLink operates at the lowest possible water temperature to evenly heat the structure without hot or cold spots.
Radiant floor heating systems are powered by a boiler or a special water heater—no furnace is needed. HeatLink systems are often combined with AirLink high-velocity air conditioning and AquaLink potable hot water delivery system for cooking, bathing and laundry.
- No noisy fans or radiator expansion noise
HeatLink also allows flexible furniture arrangements because there are no grills or radiators to dodge.
Savings
HeatLink systems provide lower energy and operating costs with comfortable heating. A radiant floor system may have a higher initial cost compared to traditional hot water or forced-air heating. Yet operating HeatLink costs significantly less than other heating systems—with greater comfort.
| System | Projected energy use to heat ___ square feet |
| Forced air | 99,000 Btu h (29kW) |
| Infrared | 66,000 Btu h (19 kW) |
| Hydronic radiant | 33,000 Btu h (10 kW) |
HeatLink provides lower energy and operating costs with enhanced comfort and control.
Efficiency
HeatLink delivers heat where it’s needed, with little waste. Control determines the efficiency of the HeatLink system. HeatLink’s integrated StatLink control system and TwistSeal flow-balancing manifolds allow you to place a thermostat in every room of the house, so you can electronically set back the temperature in unoccupied rooms.
StatLink
StatLink provides zone control that allows you to maximize efficiency. A zone is an area of thermostatic temperature control, which may consist of a single room, or a single level or other designations. Most HeatLink users have several zones, which ensure the ultimate in comfort and efficiency. The complete manifold system and control system occupy a very small area.
Contractor-friendly HeatLink design software specifically plans your layout
Installation is simple and smooth, and usually completed by a plumbing and heating contractor. HeatLink has developed installation tools that make it easier for contractors to install our products, and we provide installation assistance and guidance when necessary.
