Elevate your heating expertise and step into the future of home comfort with the ‘Basics of Underfloor Heating’ online course. This course provides a thorough introduction to the systems, controls and heat sources associated with Underfloor Heating, focusing on the quality and innovation of Polypipe Underfloor Heating.
You’ll begin by discovering the significant benefits of underfloor heating, understanding why it’s become the preferred, energy-efficient choice over traditional radiators for even, ambient warmth and design freedom.
We’ll then dive deep into Polypipe’s comprehensive UFH systems, guiding you through the full range of solutions suitable for various construction types, from new builds to renovation projects. A key focus will be our ultra-flexible UFH pipe, exploring its material science, superior bend radius, and the ease with which it can be installed to maximise coverage and heat output.
The course then shifts to the critical components that ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency. You will gain a clear understanding of water temperature controls, including mixing units and manifolds, and learn the essential principles of room temperature controls, that give homeowners precision comfort.
Finally, we’ll explore the integration of UFH with various heat sources (including boilers and heat pumps) and the considerations for successful installation beneath different floor coverings (tiles, wood, carpet). By the end of this course, you will possess the foundational knowledge needed to specify, understand, and confidently work with a highly efficient and modern underfloor heating system.
Features
- Red Floor Panel
- Low Profile 15
- Staple
- Clip Rail
- Double Heat Spreader Plates
- Overlay®
- Overlay® Plus
- Brass Manifold
- Stainless Steel Manifold
Target audiences
- Anyone wanting to learn the basics of Polypipe Underfloor Heating.
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 6 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Introduction1
- Benefits of Underfloor HeatingThis lesson provides an overview of the key advantages of installing Underfloor Heating (UFH) in modern buildings. You'll discover the significant Space savings and design freedom gained by eliminating bulky radiators, leading to cleaner, more contemporary interiors. We'll explore the unparalleled Control UFH offers, allowing you to create precise, room-by-room comfort zones with simple, standard, or smart solutions. Finally, you'll learn why UFH is a future-proof investment, compatible with low-carbon heat sources like air and ground source heat pumps.2
- 'In The Floor' SystemsThis lesson introduces Polypipe Underfloor Heating's dedicated range of 'In The Floor' underfloor heating systems, which are essential for new build projects and solid/screeded floor installations. You will learn the specific benefits and technical differences between the five systems: Red Floor Panel, Low Profile 15, Clip Rail, and Staple, focusing on how each facilitates pipe placement, protects the pipe during construction, and helps achieve either maximum heat output or a reduced finished floor height.2
- 'Between The Joist' SystemsThis lesson focuses on Polypipe Underfloor Heating's innovative 'Between Joist Systems', designed specifically for suspended timber floors, both in new builds and renovation projects. You will learn the critical differences and installation processes for the primary solutions - the Double Heat Spreader Plates and the Fit From Below Spreader Plates, focusing on how these plates effectively transfer heat across the floor structure, simplify installation in existing properties, and ensure efficient, even warmth without significantly altering the existing floor height.2
- 'Over The Floor' SystemsThis lesson focuses on Polypipe Underfloor Heating's innovative Overlay® and Overlay® Plus systems, designed specifically for adding underfloor heating to existing structural floors (solid or timber deck) in both new build and renovation projects. This course will focus on how these complete systems, including their dedicated connection and transition panels, simplify the process for installers while delivering efficient, even warmth with minimal finished floor height build-up.2
- Water Temperature ControlsThis lesson focuses on Polypipe Underfloor Heating's Manifold Range, which serves as the central control unit necessary for every UFH system. This course will cover the fundamental concepts of manifolds, including how they manage water temperature and flow rate across different pipework circuits and heating zones, while also detailing the specific features of our three distinct product options - the precision Stainless Steel Manifold, the commissioning-ready Brass Manifold, and the cost-effective Polymer Manifold. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these components, along with supporting accessories like the high-efficiency Polymer Manifold Pump Pack, offer maximum flexibility and precise control to create the desired ambient warmth throughout the installation.2
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