Can you connect SunTouch mats together?
NEVER splice one mat heating wire to another mat heating wire to make a longer mat. Multiple mats must be connected in parallel directly to power in a junction box or to the control. NEVER install one mat on top of another or overlap the mat on itself. This will cause dangerous overheating.
How does SunTouch floor warming system work?
The blue heating elements in both the orange weave of a SunTouch mat and WarmWire® cable get warm and transfer heat to the floor. The floor, in turn, transfers heat to the rest of the room. SunTouch UnderFloor™ does this with a warm blue aluminum surface suspended between floor joists.
Does radiant floor heating need dedicated circuit?
If you’re installing radiant floor heat in an existing room, you’ll need a dedicated 15- to 20-amp GFCI-protected circuit to power the system, and an excuse to lay a new tile floor. If you’re remodeling, it’s a good time to satisfy both requirements.
How do you install underfloor heating under laminate flooring?
Installation Steps
- Roll out your 6mm therm-all insulation and cut so it covers the whole floor.
- Lay your ribbon underfloor heating mats on the insulation.
- Use the double sided tape on the under floor heating mats to stick them to the insulation.
- Where required use high adhesive tape to ensure the heating mats are secured.
Can you connect underfloor heating mats together?
Yup, you can connect 2 or more mats in parallel to cover any area.
How many amps does a heated floor use?
How do you reset the GFCI on a Suntouch thermostat?
Try turning off the control and turning it back on again, which should reset the GFI. If the GFI trips again the next time the control tries to send power to the floor, the control may not be wired properly, refer to the wiring diagram on back of control.
How long does Ditra Heat take to warm up?
How long do I have to wait after the installing Schluter®-DITRA-HEAT to start using the system? Schluter®-Systems recommends waiting 7 days after grouting before consistent use of the DITRA-HEAT system. Turning the system on briefly (e.g., 5 or 10 minutes) immediately after installation to check functionality is safe.
Where should I install the Suntouch?
Install the SunTouch approximately 4″ – 6″ away from walls, showers, tubs, toilets, drains, etc., as shown in this section and the Appendix. Install in-line with vanity and counter areas.
How do I troubleshoot a problem with my Suntouch control?
Pull the sensor wires loose from the control and reinsert them. If this does not solve the problem, measure resistance across the sensor wires. For a SunTouch control the resistance should be between 17,000 ohms (at 55°F) and 8,000 ohms (at 85°F).
How do I clean the floor before installing the Suntouch?
The floor must be completely swept of all debris including all nails, dirt, wood, and other construction debris. Make absolutely sure there are no objects on the floor that might damage the SunTouch wire.
How do I install the power lead on my Suntouch mat?
Power Lead Installation: The power lead is thicker than the SunTouch mat. If thin-setting over backer board or slab, chisel or saw a groove to recess the power lead to the level of the SunTouch. Use hot glue to secure the power lead in the groove. Or end the power lead at the floor and run just the heating wire to the beginning of the mat.