FAQ

You can add solar to a hydronic heating system but the boiler will still run over 95% of the time due to the water temperatures required. You would be better to incorporate a solar system into domestic hot water or heating a pool/spa.

To prevent hundreds of calls a week from people wondering how much hydronic heating costs we can give you a rough guide:

• A fully installed hydronic heating system for a small home with 4 panels and a towel rail would cost at least $8,000

• A fully installed hydronic heating system for a medium sized home with 6 panels and two towel rails would cost at least $10,000
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• A fully installed hydronic heating system for a large home with 10 panels and two towel  rails would cost at least $14,000

Yes, most houses can have hydronic heating at any time, however, houses on a concrete slab are more difficult due to lack of access for pipe work.Click here to arrange for a site inspection and quotation for your home

Hydronic Heating is safe for elderly people (as it’s radiant heat, it heats people and objects and is perfect  heating for those who are not particulary mobile), children and pets (no circulation of dust and allergens). There is no danger of burns or scalding as the system is fully enclosed with radiator temperatures well below boiling point. The surface temperature of a radiator can be quite hot to touch however, so care should be taken with any individual who may not be able to adequately feel surface temperature and react when coming into contact with the radiator.   The surface temperature of natural convectors is pleasantly warm to touch not ever achieving the much higher surface temperature of a radiator and is, therefore, a safe alternative if required.

As with all heating, insulation improves the effectiveness by reducing heat loss through walls and ceilings. The boiler is not running as often for a given output, thus saving fuel bills.

If you live in an urban area, the cheapest fuel will be natural gas. If natural gas is not available, LPG, Electric or solid fuel boilers can be used, along with solar input.

A high efficiency boiler is used to heat water which is then circulated throughout the system by a small pump. Each area can be individually controlled so only  the amount of heat needed is used.

A thermostat should be installed in a main living area (usually the family room). This should be located on an internal wall if possible in an area free of draughts, and away from sources of direct heat, such as radiators or direct sunlight.

Panel radiators are draught free, clean and silent. They do not rely on noisy fans cycling on and off to provide you with the ultimate in home heating. Radiation and natural convection combine to produce a heating system that will astound you, both in the quality of heat and its ability to provide uniform temperatures at the lowest possible relative humidity.  The electrical components in a hydronic system is minimal with wall hung boilers having electronic ignition on start-up and small economical pumps using very low amounts of electricity to operate.

There are major differences that you should be aware of between ducted and hydronic heating systems. Ducted heating circulates and re-circulates warm air using large electric fans.   The air is scorched over burners then blown via ducts around your home bringing with it airborne particles, dust and other undesirable pollutants, all of which can be trigger factors for asthma and other breathing allergies.

No. We need to sit down and discuss your exact needs and requirements. Either make an appointment to visit our showroom with your floor plans or we can visit your home to view them.

No. You can purchase all of the components that we use from www.huntheat.com.au

We do not service or change over any components of an existing system. You can call Darren on 1800 820 850 for all of your existing hydronic heating needs.

No we do not service existing hydronic heating systems. You can call Darren on 1800 820 850 for all of your servicing needs

No we only install new systems, you can call Darren on 1800 820 850 to quote on having the panels changed or upgraded.

No we do not visit homes on weekends

No we do not. Our business is based at Clayton South, Victoria only at this point in time.

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