first report on floor heating "magic carpet"
Hi,
My magic (heated) carpets arrived yesterday.
I decided I should try them out before I head back to Canada.
I placed them on a wooden floor.
I checked the temperature with a "point and shoot" thermometer.
Floor temperature:
22.5 c (72.5 f)
Surface temperature of the rug after seven minutes:
26 c (78.8 f)
Surface temperature of the rug after 30 minutes:
37.7c (98.9 f)
After the test I turned the carpet over to measure the bottom and the floor. The floor and bottom were both at:
47 c (116 f)
The temperature is not entirely consistent over the surface of the rug. It appears to be cooler as one measures farther from the dead center.
The 47 C should work very nicely to provide radiant heat to the "sandwich" flooring in my RV. (There is a floor, then 3 inches of fiberglass, and another floor, unfortunately not heated).
I'm fairly certain that this extra radiant heat will help with preventing the in floor water pipes from freeze up.
To read about the product, surf here: Heated Carpet
I chose to get the indoor/outdoor version which can be pressure washed if it gets dirty. I was pleasantly surprized about how soft the carpet felt on my feet.
The units are thicker and heavier than I thought they would be. I made a good decision when I had the center aisle piece cut into 80" and 83" (21" wide).
As there are no "internal" heating wires it is possible to order the material "cut to size". I ordered one piece for the dinette area and they cut two round holes for the pedestals. I am hoping for a dramatic improvement in my comfort level.
My magic (heated) carpets arrived yesterday.
I decided I should try them out before I head back to Canada.
I placed them on a wooden floor.
I checked the temperature with a "point and shoot" thermometer.
Floor temperature:
22.5 c (72.5 f)
Surface temperature of the rug after seven minutes:
26 c (78.8 f)
Surface temperature of the rug after 30 minutes:
37.7c (98.9 f)
After the test I turned the carpet over to measure the bottom and the floor. The floor and bottom were both at:
47 c (116 f)
The temperature is not entirely consistent over the surface of the rug. It appears to be cooler as one measures farther from the dead center.
The 47 C should work very nicely to provide radiant heat to the "sandwich" flooring in my RV. (There is a floor, then 3 inches of fiberglass, and another floor, unfortunately not heated).
I'm fairly certain that this extra radiant heat will help with preventing the in floor water pipes from freeze up.
To read about the product, surf here: Heated Carpet
I chose to get the indoor/outdoor version which can be pressure washed if it gets dirty. I was pleasantly surprized about how soft the carpet felt on my feet.
The units are thicker and heavier than I thought they would be. I made a good decision when I had the center aisle piece cut into 80" and 83" (21" wide).
As there are no "internal" heating wires it is possible to order the material "cut to size". I ordered one piece for the dinette area and they cut two round holes for the pedestals. I am hoping for a dramatic improvement in my comfort level.
