CT230-GA | Support | WarmlyYours

What breaker and wire size do I need to use for a floor heating system?

The breaker and wire sizes are selected based on the total amperage of the WarmlyYours heating system connected to a single thermostat. This information is on the WarmlyYours heating system's installation plan, electrical plan, or UL label. Based on guidelines from the National Electrical Code: loads up to 16 Amps may utilize 12 gauge wire with a 20-Amp breaker, and loads up to 12 Amps - 14 gauge wire with a 15-Amp breaker. Local code and/or other factors may change these guidelines.

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How many square feet of floor heating can be connected to one thermostat?

One thermostat can control multiple heating mats/cables as long as all the heating elements are using less than 15 amps:

TempZone™ will cover aprx. 120 sq. ft. for 120V systems and 240 sq. ft. for 240V systems on one thermostat.

Environ™ will cover aprx. 150 sq. ft. for 120V systems and 300 sq. ft. for 240V systems on one thermostat.

Slab Heat will cover aprx. 90 sq. ft. for 120V systems and 180 sq. ft. for 240V systems on one thermostat.

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How to reset ground fault protection (GFI)?

When the ground fault protection mechanism trips, the TEST light is On (red). To reset the ground fault protection, switch the thermostat to Off and back to On. The TEST light will turn off.

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Is installing reflective insulation effective for making an electric radiant floor heating or snow-melting system more efficient?

Reflective insulation is not effective with conductive heating, which is how embedded floor heating and snow-melting systems transfer heat. To be effective, the reflective insulation surface needs to face an air space (air gap), which allows the reflected heat to be redirected.

An effective solution considers the insulating material's R-Value. This is the rating of a material's insulating properties. The "R" stands for "resistance" and refers to the material's resistance to heat flow, or temperature conduction.

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What does the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI/GFEP) do that the Circuit Breaker doesn't?

A GFCI/GFEP (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter / Ground Fault Equipment Protection) works differently than a circuit breaker by specifically detecting a small imbalance in electrical current between the hot and neutral wires, which indicates a potential ground fault (like a person touching a live wire), and instantly shutting off the power to prevent shock, while a circuit breaker only trips when there's a significant overload in current flow on the circuit, like a short circuit or too many appliances plugged in.

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Why do relays fail?

Relays can fail due to excessive current or voltage. When a relay is exposed to too much current, the contacts can burn out. High voltage can also damage the coil. Other reasons include mechanical wear and tear, dust or dirt buildup, and moisture. These factors can cause the relay to malfunction or stop working entirely. Regular maintenance and using the relay within its specified limits can help prevent failures.

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Why is my TH115-12VDC Master thermostat blank?

If your thermostat is blank, the first thing to do is to test to see if voltage is present at the rear of the thermostat. Verify that the power module power switches are in the ON position. Test for 12VDC across the 12VDC screw and the GROUND screw at the back of the thermostat. Here is a wiring diagram: https://www.warmlyyours.com/en-US/publications/MASTER-THERMOSTAT-W-POWER-MODULES-WIRING-DIAGRAM-B.pdf
If no power is reaching the thermostat, please test for 12VDC across the 12VDC and GND output at the front of power module base that is supplying power to the thermostat (the faceplate must be installed). If no power is present there, please inspect the circuit breaker in the breaker panel powering the power modules, and verify that the breaker is a non-GFCI type. If it is a GFCI breaker, replace it with a non-GFCI breaker. If there is power entering the thermostat and it is blank, it will need to be replaced. If power is getting to the power module and there is no 12VDC output to thermostat, the power module will need to be replaced.

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Will a circuit breaker protect against a power surge?

No, a circuit breaker will NOT protect against a power surge; a circuit breakers primary function is to protect against excessive current flow (overload), while a surge protector is specifically designed to handle voltage spikes, which are what power surges are considered to be.

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At what height is the thermostat mounted?

All thermostats are mandated at 42" height for handicap accessibility, most private residences are mounted at 52-60".

Please see this video on how to install a WarmlyYours nSpiration Series thermostat.