underfloor dry vs wet

[southcoastboile]

Has anyone used the dry underfloor heating before (electric)?

Is there a massive difference in price on energy costs and fitting as apossed to a wet system?

Thanks

 

[quality]

The life span of electric is limited as wet is not (really) but like most jobs, its all down to price and electric is cheaper initally but will not last the life of wet UFH

 

[SimonG]

I suppose it depends on area, new build or retro fit, budget, developing or building to live.

My preference is neither, not impressed with ufh, not responsive enough, but that's possibly the limitations of the systems I've seen.

 

[quality]

UFH is very good in respect of decor and the home owners usage but for your averange joe bloggs like me (3 bed detached And we both work all day) its neither hear nor there.
A quality radiator is better and my preference as when the adverts are on you can look at the pipework

 

[Syty]

Electric UFH is easier to install, cheaper, there is no leaks to worry about, but you must be part P certified.
Wet UFH is more efficient, last longer

 

[hydrotherm]

Just had to fit radiator in a large kitchen with electric ufh as the customer informed me that the running cost of the electric ufh was very high, to the point that they would not use it anymore.