Wiring In Floor Heating Thermostat

When you re installing a heated floor system it s essential to wire it to a thermostat in order for it to work properly.

Wiring in floor heating thermostat. The ditra heat e rr power module may be used in conjunction with the thermostat when the heating load exceeds 15 amps e g in large floor applications to maintain a single point of control. Look for the common wire step 2. Rough in electrical work. Our instructional video shows the connection method to the back plate of the ditra heat e rt thermostat.

If you look you can see you have a red and a black coming from the floor and also a ground wire. Check system ohm reading before installing your floor heating system you will want to check the ohm. Learn your wiring step 3. The electrical circuit is installed to the location of the thermostat and the cables of the floor heat mat are brought to this same junction box.

Two heating cables may be connected to the thermostat up to the total heating load limit of 15 amps. Install the new thermostat. Steps for wiring an electric floor heating system step one. How to wire floor heating we demonstrate as a diy or the do it yourselfer how to wire an electric in floor heating controller once you have your supply condu.

Paint pens markers step 1. Specific instructions will come with the thermostat for the floor heat system that is chosen. A wiring diagram is a streamlined traditional pictorial representation of an electric circuit. In this video check out tips for how to do just that.

The incoming circuit power will be the same as the line and the cable wiring is connected as the load. Assortment of underfloor heating thermostat wiring diagram. With heated floors you can either program the thermostat to begin the heating process at certain times or you can use a floor sensor to aid the process which detects when the floor is getting cold and responds accordingly.