Why Is Hot Water Heat Better?
Water and air are the two mediums used to carry heat in most heating systems. Of the two, water is far superior because it is one of the best conductors of heat. That means it is a lot easier to add heat to and take heat out of water than air. That’s one of the reasons why it is more efficient. Water can also be circulated positively, even over relatively long distances. A few mathematical calculations determine required hose size and flow rate. Positive circulation means you can pump heat anywhere it is needed. No cold spots. Positive control over the circulation of the water also makes zoning easy and with hot water heat you can have manual or automatic temperature control in every single room. This improves comfort and reduces heating costs. Another big advantage of water is its temperature can be accurately controlled. This allows you to modulate or adjust and vary the temperature of the water to compensate for changing outdoor temperatures, heating load and air exchange requiremen
