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Air Conditioning | Heating Radiant Heating Systems Overview Forced Air or Warm Air Furnaces

RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS OVERVIEW Albuquerque and surrounding areas have a diversified need for heating systems. In fact radiant heat has developed into quite an appealing market of followers. Radiant heating systems in Santa Fe and Albuquerque areas have become standard in upscale housing. The efficiency and desirability of these systems is understandable. The infloor hydronic system is quite effective as to even temperatures that start heating at the slab or floor level. The boiler system is wired, usually, to have multiple zones and/or thermostats accomplishing even heating to separate rooms or adjacent areas in order to achieve separation from the water heating system and pump(boiler) and each served and heated area. Many brands have become popular but control wiring methods in fact do vary. The water is circulated to the slab area, room or even base board heater from a command of the thermostat on a call for heat. The boiler system from use of an aquastat will keep water temperatures relatively warm in an operating range of normally 115' F to 170'F. The gas burner which is normally used will keep the water temperature at a reliable level to accommodate on demand heating to each zone. Temperature rise should usually be observed at least 20 degrees F across a properly sized boiler and pump system. The boiler or radiant heating system has a variety of residential and light commercial applications. The actuators or zone valves that open and close the water circulation to each heated room play an integral part in the system's effectiveness and efficiency. Two common methods for zone valve heated water distribution can be easily identified: remote manifold or equipment room manifold. A combination of each can easily be adapted to be used for each application depending on anticipated heating results. There are many after-market materials for service and replacement that are readily available for radiant heating system performance and repair applications. A positive seal zone valve system is gaining popularity for system room isolation and total system efficiency. Also a balancing manifold design, and or separately controlled balancing manifold design can really keep the nearest zone from getting overflow and or water circulation when the farthest room calls for heating typically the most. Thermal loss is always a factor when trying to heat the longest run of radiant heat piping. Many brands of upgrade, repair and replacement materials , actuators, balancing devices and the like are available through BNG Enterprises Inc. back to top

FORCED AIR OR WARM AIR FURNACES The forced air furnace is probably the most popular way to heat a building, home or business.The electric furnace element always delivers the most efficient way to heat a building. There is no thermal loss quantified in the electric furnace rating which is usually in Kilowatts. The larger buildings, however, will be best served usually by a gas heating appliance or gas fired furnace. The cost of the gas is offset by the cost of the electricity in most regions.The gas burners are effectively designed around a heat exchanger design that will heat the metal in this integral part of the unit to have air blown over this component to have a desired temperature rise. The duct system is the most important part for proper efficiency and heating efficiency, delivery, and equipment life. Room air room and building measurement must be taken like in any other heating or air conditioning application. Thermal gain and loss must also be accounted for. Windows , doors, insulation R values in the walls, and ceiling and floors must also be identified to calculate and designate the proper output of the appliance to be selected. Many popular brands can be chosen from. There is a nationwide push to be as efficient as possible with all heating and air conditioning evaluations and equipment sizing. CFM delivery (cubic feet per minute) and BTUHr (BTU= british thermal unit) ratings are common references for equipment air flow capacities and heating outputs. The duct system is the best place to start for your efficiencies to remain intact on all heating and air conditioning equipment, whether electric or gas fired heating is to be put in service. The airflow capacities are always a concern in either case. The correct return air size must first be established. This must be of a larger area ALWAYS than the output (supply duct) total capacity to be fully effective. The correct return air size can be identified usually by at least 7 standard ways of figuring proper air flow in. Supply and return duct sizes always depend solely on the rating of the equipment installed. The equipment is always derived from the building served. Many appliances , brand efficiency ratings, outputs, inputs, air flow capacities are available to make a smart choice. Warranties have become for the most part comparable or the same in the last few years. Extended warranties are a smart bet for multiple systems or the higher efficiency systems so they remain cost effective. BNG can design any system you desire with existing certified equipment on the market today. back to top