Why should you use Radiant Root Bench Heating?
Radiant Bench Heating is as different as night and
day from conventional heating methods.Radiant
Root panel is a mat with a series of small tubing
molded together as a mat. Contrary to the old
method of bench heating where both manifolds
are situated at one end, our manifolds run the
length of the bench.
day from conventional heating methods.Radiant
Root panel is a mat with a series of small tubing
molded together as a mat. Contrary to the old
method of bench heating where both manifolds
are situated at one end, our manifolds run the
length of the bench.
We also sell heat exchangers should you choose to have a separate loop with the
glycol.Used also for tempering the water used in irrigation not to shock the plants.
glycol.Used also for tempering the water used in irrigation not to shock the plants.
What is Radiant Heat?
| Fastest root growth realized with Radiant Root Plants (shown here) 10 days from cutting to this, with only heat from Radiant Roots |
Hot air rises, but, heat can travel in any direction. This theory is explained by when you
hold your hand over a hot cup of coffee you can feel the heat, however you can also
feel the heat of the cup if you place your hand to the side of it. Radiant energy transfer
is caused by a warm surface passing its heat onto a cooler surface.
hold your hand over a hot cup of coffee you can feel the heat, however you can also
feel the heat of the cup if you place your hand to the side of it. Radiant energy transfer
is caused by a warm surface passing its heat onto a cooler surface.
Whenever there is a temperature difference between two surfaces they will attempt to equalize. Radiant energy is able to
travel through space without heating the space itself. By being able to control not only air temperature but the radiant
transfer as well, allows the radiant systems to be the most advanced and efficient way to heat a greenhouse. When Radiant
travel through space without heating the space itself. By being able to control not only air temperature but the radiant
transfer as well, allows the radiant systems to be the most advanced and efficient way to heat a greenhouse. When Radiant
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heat is used in a greenhouse the greenhouse and every object within it will then become a radiator. With proper
installation and sensors you will be able to maintain a desired temperature within 1 degree at the roots of your plants.
installation and sensors you will be able to maintain a desired temperature within 1 degree at the roots of your plants.
What is Conventional Bench Heating?
Conventional Bench Heating consists of thin tubing, extending from one bench end to the other.
On a 100 ft. long bench, water travels 200 feet--losing heat to your potting plants and creating a
large temperature differential from one end to the other. In this scenario, you are also limited to
the length you purchased unless you cut the tubes. The manifolds are usually located at one
end, usually using 1” PVC pipe as supply and return to the boiler.
On a 100 ft. long bench, water travels 200 feet--losing heat to your potting plants and creating a
large temperature differential from one end to the other. In this scenario, you are also limited to
the length you purchased unless you cut the tubes. The manifolds are usually located at one
end, usually using 1” PVC pipe as supply and return to the boiler.
Most greenhouses today are heated with conventional forced hot air
systems. Hot air rises which makes conventional forced hot air systems
extremely ineffective. The hot air rises and causes the ceiling of the
systems. Hot air rises which makes conventional forced hot air systems
extremely ineffective. The hot air rises and causes the ceiling of the
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greenhouse to reach a much higher temperature (20-30 degree difference) than the floor.
Imagine the amount of space that needs to be heated in order for the heat to actually travel
down to the plants themselves.
Imagine the amount of space that needs to be heated in order for the heat to actually travel
down to the plants themselves.
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