Air cooled by direct and indirect evaporation generates about the same cooling power as a three-ton air conditioner. The hydronic loop adds about one ton more cooling capacity. Floor condensation won't occur because the cooling capacity of the evaporative cooler declines as the outside relative humidity rises. Cooling for All Climates Builders who install radiant floor systems now have a viable method to offer cooling at a reasonable cost. Because of their limited cooling capacity, hydronic floors may find a market only in northern areas with smaller cooling loads.
Valances can handle the higher cooling loads and dehumidification needs of hot, humid areas.
These two distribution options, plus the availability of highly efficient equipment to drive them add up to a bright future for hydronic cooling. Inc. All Oikos pages copyright 1996 - 2001, Iris Communications, Inc .