"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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MrCheerful wrote:

"Scott Mills" wrote in message
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"MrCheerful" wrote in message
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What is the panel's opinion on using electric under floor heating like
screwfix sell for conservatories under my shortly to be installed brick
patio?

Why do you want to heat your patio? I can only think of snow
clearing...


The running costs are not an issue as such

Lucky you!


but is there any definite reason
not to use this system?



Reasoning is that if you are outside with warm feet you can stand the
temperature of the rest of you better, also it would dry off quickly
after
rain, which would be a big advantage for us as we have dogs that run in
and
out with wet paws.

During the summer the sun warms the bricks and after sundown they let
the
heat go again and feel warm and pleasant for a while, if that was
prolonged
by electric heating that would be quite an advantage, I think.



Nothing wrong with it, but do lay insulation underneath. I'd be tempted
to go hot water tho. Cheaper and more robust and safer out doors.


Now, that idea I like. the initial costs are far lower too, I would have to
put anti freeze in, but that would be ok I would guess, no danger of
overheating elements, even if it fails there is just a leak, screwfix sell
the pipe too !

thanks, I was hung up on electric after seeing some installed indoors.

MrCheerful