Why lower temperatures matter more than ever
With the UK’s shift towards renewable heating sources like heat pumps, the performance of your low temperature heating system has never been more important. The goal is to create the perfect pairing of heating technologies that delivers both comfort and efficiency while dramatically reducing your carbon footprint.
At Nu-Heat, our underfloor heating systems are designed and extensively tested to minimise the energy your home’s heating system needs. This isn’t just about saving money on your bills today – it’s about making sure your heating can run efficiently on renewable energy, whether you’re installing it now or planning for the future.
The science behind low temperature heating
The key principle behind effective low temperature heating is: the larger your heating surface area, the cooler your system can run while delivering the same warmth. This is exactly why underfloor heating operates at much lower water temperatures than traditional radiator systems.
Your entire floor becomes one massive, gentle radiator. Because UFH covers such a large surface area, it doesn’t need scorching hot water to heat your home effectively. Where radiators demand water temperatures of 60-85°C, low temperature heating systems, like underfloor heating, are designed to run at just 32-55°C.
Real efficiency gains you can measure
These lower operating temperatures deliver tangible benefits you’ll notice immediately:
Better boiler performance
Your gas or oil boiler runs much more efficiently in condensing mode with cooler return temperatures, cutting your energy bills.
Heat pump optimisation
Studies prove that pairing underfloor heating with a heat pump can make your entire heating system up to 40% more efficient compared to radiators. That’s a significant saving on your monthly running costs.
Future-ready renewable integration
Whether you’re considering solar thermal panels, air source heat pumps, or ground source heat pumps, low temperature heating’s modest requirements make integration seamless and highly efficient.
Why Nu-Heat systems excel at low temperatures
Our underfloor heating products are specifically engineered to perform at these optimal low temperatures. With over 33 years of experience, we’ve perfected systems that effectively heat your home using water as cool as 32°C – barely warmer than a hot bath. This isn’t just good for efficiency; it’s essential for maximising the performance of the renewable energy source.
The bigger picture: your role in decarbonising
The government’s push to decarbonise the UK’s housing stock means we’re all moving towards a future of renewable energy and low temperature heating systems. By choosing properly designed, low temperature underfloor heating now, you’re not just improving your comfort and reducing your bills – you’re positioning your home at the forefront of this energy transition.
The fundamental principle is simple but powerful: larger emitter areas enable lower operating temperatures, which unlock optimal efficiency. It’s this “perfect pairing” of low temperature heating with renewable heat sources that offers the most compelling solution for comfortable, efficient, and environmentally responsible home heating.
Ready to switch to low temperature heating?
At Nu-Heat, we’ve been perfecting low temperature heating systems for over three decades. Our award-winning design team uses specialist software to calculate the exact requirements for your home, ensuring your system runs at the lowest possible temperatures while delivering perfect comfort.
Want to discover how much more efficient your heating could be? Contact our expert team for a free, no-obligation consultation tailored to your project.
