Radiant cooling systems have been embedded in the ceilings of adobe homes taking advantage of the thermal mass to provide a steady cooling effect.
In floor radiant heating and cooling.
The complexity of the system adds to the cost and air conditioning must be added separately.
Radiant cooling can be use in conjunction with radiant heating systems utilizing the same network of raupex pipe embedded in a surface.
In a hydronic radiant floor heating system plastic tubing distributes hot water around the house from a central manifold like this one.
Incoming cold water from the homes well is directed through the radiant tubing prior to reaching the tap.
For the ultimate in efficiency couple radiant cooling with geoexchange systems.
Radiant cooling is an energy efficient way to address sensible loads in a space.
Radiant cooling from a slab can be delivered to a space from the floor or ceiling.
While this makes sense in some cases delivering cooling from the ceiling has several advantages.
No hot or cold spot and no wind noise or draft occurs when cooling with radiant floor heating.
Another advantage is the even distribution of cooling heating in the home.
Homes built on concrete slabs are prime candidates for radiant heating systems and radiant floor cooling takes advantage of the same principle using chilled water.
A typical circulation pump consumes only 5 amps when cooling or heating a house.
A typical fan coil ac unit can run as high 8 10 amps just to run the fan motor.