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Old 9/18/06, 12:37 AM
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Looking for some additional info on radiant heat. Inspected a mid 70's house with radiant heat from the ceiling. When I was in the attic, I didn't notice any wires under the batting insulation. Are the wires "sandwiched" inside the drywall? Any special precautions needed for replacing sections of ceiling or cutting a hole for a juntion box(ceiling fan installation)? Any info would be great!!

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Old 9/18/06, 7:24 AM
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John,

Here is some very basic info http://www.radiant-floor-heating.com/

Any afterthought penetrations/alterations could compromise the system or at least that area and may cause life endangerment to the alterer.

Consult the manufacture before any work or penetrations are attempted.



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Old 9/18/06, 8:33 AM
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Looking for some additional info on radiant heat. Inspected a mid 70's house with radiant heat from the ceiling. When I was in the attic, I didn't notice any wires under the batting insulation. Are the wires "sandwiched" inside the drywall? Any special precautions needed for replacing sections of ceiling or cutting a hole for a juntion box(ceiling fan installation)? Any info would be great!!

Thanks
There was some discusion on Radiant a short while age
http://www.nachi.org/forum/showthrea...t=radiant+heat

http://www.nachi.org/forum/showthrea...t=radiant+heat

http://www.nachi.org/forum/showthrea...t=radiant+heat

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