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robmelina
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« on: March 24, 2008, 01:01:40 PM »
My warm floor is not heating very good.  My question is:  What type of circuit breaker is required for this circuit? I am using a THQL15G circuit breaker. It was suggested that i use a THQL15HM, heavy magnetic circuit breaker for this application.  They are very expensive and before i purchase one i would like your opinion.  The problem is that my longest run is only 10 feet in length.  I have 2 runs that are about that length on separate connections at the transformer. Either run gets warm when they get to the end of the run.  The warmth over the entire floor is very spotty and it just does not feel right.  It is a new install and my pictures are on the way to your company.  I installed this exactly like the video on this site and insulated under the floor.  Any suggestions.
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2008, 08:57:22 AM »
Rob,

If your service panel circuit breaker is not tripping, then I would not worry about the circuit breaker for right now.  My concern is your uneven heating.  I have several questions for you:

1)  Is this a total heat or floor warming application?
2)  Did we design the layout for this installation?
3)  Is the entire floor of the room covered with Warmfloor strips?
4)  What type of insulation did you use under the floor?
5)  Are there any exterior walls, and if so, how well are they insulated?
6)  How long are the wire lengths between the 10 ft. runs and the transformer, and what gauge of wire did you use?

You mentioned that this is a new installation, so perhaps the floor needed time to warm up.  Because this issue is not specific, it may be best to contact our technical support via telephone for a faster solution.  We may be going back and forth for days on this message board.

Please note that you can contact our technical support, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (CST), and our toll-free number is 877-783-7832.
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