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How to Install Wet Underfloor Heating Manifolds
How to Install Wet Underfloor Heating Manifolds As we mentioned previously, only qualified plumbing professionals or heating engineers should install Wet Underfloor Heating manifolds. Unlike electric systems, it is not a DIY job and a qualified individual should be on hand to fit the manifold and lay the pipes. However, there is much you can…
How to prevent Wet Underfloor Heating problems
How to prevent Wet Underfloor Heating problems Early detection with wet underfloor heating problems are key to ensuring your system gets up and running again and more importantly stop any damage from spreading and causing even more long-term issues. Regular Services It goes without saying that a regular service will keep your wet underfloor heating…
My Underfloor Heating is not working – Why?
My Underfloor Heating is not working – Why? The last thing you need this winter is your Underfloor Heating system suddenly not working and you end with a freezing cold house at Christmas time. We detail some of the potential common underfloor heating problems that you might face. Underfloor Heating Problems There are many reasons…
7 Ways to make your home more energy efficient
7 Ways to make your home more energy efficient With October already here and the impending winter fuel hikes likely to impact most of the UK, there are at least some ways that keep your costs down and make your home energy efficient. Let’s make your home energy efficient – we run down the top…
5 Things you need to know before buying an Underfloor Heating Manifold
5 Things you need to know before buying Underfloor Heating Manifolds If you’ve ever researched installing Wet Underfloor Heating, then you will know how important the manifold is to the overall system. The manifold is where the pipework from each part converges and where the hot water supply is fed into. Deciding on and ultimately…
Water Underfloor Heating Buying Guide
A Buying Guide for Water Underfloor Heating Starting out in researching what is required for a Wet Underfloor Heating project is a somewhat daunting task. VPS Underfloor Heating have everything you’ll need and have put the following guide together to help you understand exactly what you will need. In this guide we will answer the…
Controlling Underfloor Heating & Radiators – The Salus Quantum does it all.
Controlling Underfloor Heating and Radiators – The Salus Quantum does it all The Salus Quantum Thermostat is capable of controlling the heating within your home with the Salus Smart Home app from just about anywhere via your laptop, smartphone or tablet. The Salus Quantum Thermostat is 230V mains powered and LI-ION rechargeable battery powered radio…
How to save money on your Heating bills?
How to save money on your Heating bills? Unquestionably, heating bills always seem to be on the rise and with some very cold UK winters recently, then those costs are going to be felt even more once Spring comes around. Here are 5 ways you can cut down on your energy bills: 1. Insulation –…
6 Ways to Get the Best from your Thermostat
6 Ways to Get the Best from your Thermostat As we have mentioned in previous posts, buying a high-quality thermostat for your central or underfloor heating system will definitely save you money in the long term. However, once you actually have your system up and running, you need to make sure you are using your…
The new Salus Quantum – Best thermostat ever?
The new Salus Quantum – Best thermostat ever? We sell a wide range of Smart Thermostats at VPS UFH but the latest stat from Salus Controls, the Salus Quantum, has really made us sit up and take notice. Let us explain why the Salus Quantum might just be the best smart thermostat ever made. …
5 Reasons to Install Wet Underfloor Heating?
5 Reasons to Install Wet Underfloor Heating? There are many benefits for deciding to go ahead and install Wet Underfloor Heating in your home – but here at VPS UFH, we decided to compile our very own Top 5: 1. Wet Underfloor Heating is compact and efficient Wet Underfloor Heating systems once installed is compact,…
5 Reasons to Install Electric Underfloor Heating
5 Reasons to Install Electric Underfloor Heating There are many benefits for deciding to go ahead and install Electric Underfloor Heating in your home – but here at VPS UFH, we decided to compile our very own Top 5: 1. Electric Underfloor Heating is very easy to install Unlike wet systems, electric underfloor heating can…
What is the best flooring for Underfloor Heating?
What is the best flooring for underfloor heating? The best flooring for an underfloor heating system will be one that efficiently transfers heat from the underfloor heating system to the surface of the floor. Many options will work well, but a hard surface like stone, engineered wood or ceramic tiles, may offer an ideal transfer…
How much does Underfloor Heating cost?
How much does Underfloor Heating cost? As we’ve mentioned previously on this blog, Underfloor Heating is getting more and more popular and ultimately it’s a great choice for homeowners looking to save money long-term (25% more efficient compared to radiators) and because most of all, it will enable them to evenly distribute warmth throughout their…
5 Advantages & Disadvantages of Underfloor Heating That You Didn’t Know
5 Advantages & Disadvantages of Underfloor Heating You Didn’t Know There is no doubt about it – Underfloor Heating is getting increasingly popular every year and becoming standard in most new builds as well as being retroactively fitted on older properties. Let’s take a look at some the advantages and disadvantages of Underfloor Heating that…
