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Old 05-05-11, 12:06 PM   #115
pachai
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Default Homde-made heat plates

My friend suggested a way to make a channel
in aluminum plate for the tubing.

I figured out how to make 2 channels...

Here I show the C-Channel made from 18" flashing
and what it looks like installed.

It is installed on a mock up for an
under-floor staple-up.

I also included a picture of Radiantec installed.
It was almost as much work.
They sent me single-channel plates,
saying they are better for my above-floor,
tiled application.
I'm not convinced yet.

Need to get the right size staples.
And a good staple gun.
I got long staples and medium long nails,
should have gotten short staples.

I did not try my plates on a testbed of sleepers
for over-the-floor. I am still grappling with the
concern that the Aluminiminimum will chemically
interaction with the tile grout.


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