Power Requirements - HydronicThe heat source--typically a water heater or boiler--can be powered by any energy source that satisfies the systems Btu requirements, including natural gas, electricity, oil, wood, or even solar collectors. For residential and light commercial snow melting, Bailey recommends providing about 100 to 150 Btu per square foot of slab surface. A circulating pump and supply and return manifolds, installed in an easily accessible location, transfer the water between the heat source and tubing. Return to Snow Melting Systems Find a Concrete Contractor 24 Services in 221 Metros -- U.S. and Canada © 1999-2012 ConcreteNetwork.com None of this site may be reproduced without written permission |