Can this type of system be used for cooling too?

[DanUK]

Hi all, I hope you're keeping well in this madness!

I wanted to ask a (probably stupid) question. I live in an apartment with underfloor heating, I've pictured what I can of it as I'm sure that'll make more sense than me trying to describe it.

During summer, I rely on a mobile aircon unit and fans, but it crossed my mind, the controller for the underfloor heating actually goes down to 5 degrees. Does this mean it can effectively cool too?

I switched it back on today, set the thermostat to 7, and I can't yet really tell if it's pumping cool or hot water through as many of the pipes are hot instead.

Any thoughts?

Thanks as always for your help. Stay safe.
Dan

 

[steadyon]

The short answer is no. There is nothing within the system to reduce temperature, only to raise it.

 

[DanUK]

Thanks for the speedy response. Worth trying with our unbearable summers...
Thank you!

 

[oz-plumber]

It can be done with the installation of a heat pump to chill the water.
The main problem is that the chilled water can cause condensate on the floors, so you need sensors to stop the chilled water causing a ice skating rink.
Very expensive process - out of most peoples realms