- Overview
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SunTouch has announced the new TapeMat with several product enhancements making installation even easier than the classic SunTouch mat design.
Innovative SunTouch Tape Mat design is now available for the easiest and fastest installation!
- New Tape strips on both sides and 2 edges speeds up your installation (peel the backing off and it sticks in place)
- Tough fiberglass mesh is stiffer and lays flatter for easier troweling over the top
TapeMats are available in 24 and 36 wide mats and Mat Kits.
SunTouch Floor Warming TapeMats are thin for a low profile installation providing true radiant under floor heating for tile, stone, laminate, engineered wood and carpet. Made in the USA by Watts Radiant and designed for quick and easy D-I-Y installation. Energy efficient SunTouch is Ideal for all bathroom remodeling and kitchens or mudrooms in fact any rooms where added heat and a warm floor is desired.
SunTouch Mats patented dual wire design is engineered with Safety built-in to eliminate electromagnetic fields (EMF) and uses the highest quality materials for durability and longevity.
High heat output of 41 BTU/SF can replace many baseboard heaters as SunTouch uses only a 12 Watts/SF.
Installation is easy with our how-to videos online and adetailed instruction manual is included too. When replacing your flooring the addition of a SunTouch Heated Floor may be your best decision and the temperature is easily controlled with 1 of our SunStat thermostats.
- Installs on most subfloors directly beneath your tile or stone or is covered with mortar layer for other flooring of wood, laminate, vinyl or carpet;
- Open weave mesh allows thinset to flow through providing a true mechanical bond between tile mortar and sub floor;
- 25 Year Warranty, UL Listed and Tile Council of North America Tested; earning the highest rating Extra Heavy Duty.
- Heat output exceeds most baseboard heaters. Compare here;
- Connect multiple mats for larger areas in parallel directly to the Thermostat;
- Rugged 10 Ft power lead requires no conduit to reach electrical box directly;
- SunStat Thermostat is required (sold separately) and provides GFCI protection and floor temperature sensing;
- Toll Free Phone Support before and after sale from the Radiant Floor Heating Experts plus online support 24/7/365;
- High tech wire construction for safe installation even in wet areas, including shower floors and seats;
- Made in the USA by Watts Radiant a leader in safety and comfort since 1874 (NYSE:WTS).
- Product Details
SunTouch = Zero EMF
An emerging issue in the electric radiant heat industry is EMF (electromagnetic field) radiation. SunTouch pioneered and sells only ZERO EMF products constructed with active dual wire EMF-canceling technology.
All SunTouch products use a complex wire construction with two heating elements in parallel with an added and patented helical twist to eliminate EMF. Other electric radiant floor heating companies sell single-wire systems that release high levels of EMF when compared to SunTouch.
What is EMF? Electromagnetic fields (EMF) come from all electrical appliances, but studies show an average American's daily exposure is less than 1 unit (mG) of EMF. But. when you sit on an unshielded electric radiant floor, you may be exposed to 20, 40, or more times the average daily exposure. This Data comes from Independent testing. Read More Here
Is limiting exposure to EMF important? No one is certain. The World Health Organization says the data is inconclusive to date, but continues their research. We provide this EMF information because it is important to some people, not to frighten you or exaggerate any risk.
For many years customers have chosen SunTouch Zero EMF systems, but we leave the choice to you after explaining what we do know.
What's In The Box TapeMat, Detailed Installation Manual. DVD on request Width of heating area Feet 3' Ft. Feet Length of heating area Feet 30' Ft. Feet Heated Area 90 SF (Sq. Ft. Square Feet) Width of heating area inches 36" in. Inches Length of heating area inches 360" in. Inches Mat Size 1 in inches 36" inches X 540" inches Mat Size 2 in Feet 3 Feet x 30 Feet Mat Style Open Mesh Mat. Heating wire secured to Mat with Tape. attach to floor with double-sided tape affixed to the mat. Custom Mat Options None. Standard Mats only. Safety Listed in USA & Canada : UL 1693 & CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 130-03 UL (Underwriters Laboratory) File No. E185866 Packaging Easy Open Cardboard - no frustration Color Orange Fiberglass Mesh-Blue Heating Wire-White Tape-Silver Power lead Acceptable Floor Coverings Natural Stone,Tile, Laminate, Engineered Woods, Carpet, Vinyl, Linoleum, Solid Hardwood (if you use sleepers) Made In USA Made in USA - How to Install
Installation Steps:
Skill Level:
- Mat installation - D-I-Y/Easy by qualified persons
- Electrical Wiring/Connecting Thermostat: Intermediate (electrician recommended).
- Local building/electrical codes may require installation and connection by an Electrician
Step #1
Plan Your Layout
Measure and draw a layout simple plan (or send it to us and let us draw a layout for you) Mark your Thermostat location (starting point for mats) and what areas you want to warm. Expect to place mats everywhere you want warmth heat does not spread
Step #2
Roll Out Mat(s)
Turn and cut mesh (if needed) to custom fit to your room. Attach mat to subfloor with the built-in tape then mount the SunStat and place floor temperature sensor between 2 heating wires.
Step #3
Cover with Mortar
Cover mats with a cement based mortar, let it cure, then install your floor covering. If you are installing tile, you can install the tile when you apply the mortar. Connect mat power leads to your thermostat in parallel.
SunTouch TapeMat Instruction Manual /media/SunTouch-Tape-Mat-D12-Installation-Manual-Current-WYF.pdf SunTouch TapeMat Installation Video Maximum Circuit Overload Protection 20 A Breaker GFCI Protection Required (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Required for each circuit - INCLUDED in SunStat Control Circuit Breaker & supply wire Recommended (must follow local codes) no_selection Electrical Box Size (Where Mats connect to Thermostat) Extra-deep single-gang box for 1 or 2 leads, Or 4" square deep box for 3 cables (extra room needed for Wire, wire nuts, control) Heating Elements (Dual Wire) Oxygen-free copper or nickel-copper Full Length End-to-End ground wire Yes Heating Wire Insulation wire construction ETFE Fluoropolymer, metal shield and Outside layer of PEX Repairable Heating Wire Yes, Wire can be repaired. Repair kits and assistance available Expected Floor Temperature Dependent on Many factors, insulation recommended. Read More Skill Level : D-I-Y Simple for Install, PRO for Electric Installation only by qualified persons. Electrician recommended for wiring. Read More Shower Installation Permitted (USA) Yes, can be installed in a tiled shower. Read More Installation Layout Map customized for my project Yes - Click here to read more Insulation Recommended Yes; under slabs or framed floors. Cork or similar on top of Concrete Subfloor as thermal break Indoor Installation Only INTERIOR floor heating Application only. Embedded in Mortar only Installation On Sub Floor on TOP of Sub Floor (Plywood, backer board, concrete) Distance from Wax Ring at toilet flange install 4 - 6 inches away; can be under front of toilet. Approx 20" from wall Trowel Size recommended minimum 3/8" x 1/4". Works for most ceramic tile; verify with tile/mortar manufacturer Trowel type Recommended Heavy Duty Plastic PRO-Trowel Minimum Bend Radius 1 inch Cut Warning No. Never cut the heating elements to shorten Minimum Installation Temperature 50 Degrees F / 10 Degrees C Maximum Circuit Load 15 Amps - Specifications
Voltage 240 VAC How to choose 120 or 240 Volt Same Energy efficiency & same Watts/SF. More Sq Footage per circuit with 240v Amp Draw (this Mat) 4.5 Watts Per SF 12 Watts per Sq Foot Wattage : total watts for this mat 1080 watts Heat Output BTUs per SF 41 BTU per Sq Ft/Hour Heating Power : Total BTU's 3690 BTU Total Manufacturer Watts Radiant Brands SunTouch Floor Warming Power Lead Type Armored, NEC color code, Single point connection at 1 corner of mat. No return wire like inferior products Power Lead Length 10 Feet Power Lead Wire Gauge (varies by heated area) 18 AWG Warranty from Manufacturer 25 Year backed by 140 year old USA Manufacturer Product Thickness 0.122 (less than 1/8") Heating Wire Spacing within Mat 2.50 inches Weight 10.0000 Ohms Reading (resistance value) for Wht/Blk or Blue/Blk wires 38-47 ohms ZERO* EMF (Electro Magnetic Field) Tested (virtually zero-true 0 impossible) Yes. Verified by Independent Testing Laboratory as ultra low. REET test Controls/Thermostat is required for operation SunStat Floor sensing thermostat Conduit is not required for Power Leads Conduit does make installation easier in new construction - Reviews
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