Chris Hedges

Chris is the Senior Marketer at ThermoSphere and brings over 20 years’ experience in marketing, 8 of those within the built environment. He has an equal blend of creativity and analytical scrutiny with the belief that electric has a huge part to play in reducing carbon emissions.

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We like to think knowledge is power and we love to share ours. Here, you'll find easily accessible heating tips, advice and industry insight for anything associated with electric heating.

The guide to underfloor heating thermostats

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The guide to underfloor heating thermostats

It won’t be long before we start thinking about turning the heating on to combat the chill of the winter months. As the heating season fast approaches, we look at underfloor heating thermostats which brings together the information you need to know,...

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How to run your electric underfloor heating system

With the colder months fast approaching, many homeowners will start to think about turning on their heating and some may even be getting new heating...

Guide to installing underfloor heating under wooden floors

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Guide to installing underfloor heating under wooden floors

Underfloor heating is well-known for warming cold tile and stone floors, but it can also make a wooden floor finish feel a million dollars. So, if...

ThermoSphere Ultimate electric underfloor heating cable award-winning

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ThermoSphere Ultimate® wins prestigious flooring innovation award

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve won at the Flooring Innovation Awards 2023 with our innovative, industry-first heating cable, ThermoSphere...

Pros and cons of underfloor heating

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What are the pros and cons of underfloor heating?

With the heating season just around the corner, and one of the busiest times of the year for any heating manufacturer, we thought it would be a good...

Tradesperson laying down tile over electric underfloor heating

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ThermoSphere Ultimate stops snagging for tradespeople

One of the biggest problems tradespeople face is repairs and snagging. For electrical underfloor heating installers, these are most commonly caused...

4 Things that can affect electric underfloor heating output

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4 Things that can affect electric underfloor heating output

If you are looking into buying and installing electric underfloor heating in your home, it’s vital that you understand and get the right heat output....

Value engineering for heating

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Value engineering for heating

Construction costs in the UK are increasing at a steady rate. In March 2023 the material price index for new homes had a year-on-year increase of 9.5%

Electric underfloor heating primary heat source

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Can electric underfloor heating be used as a primary source of heat?

When you ask a group of people if electric underfloor heating can be used as a primary heat source, more often than not you’ll get a mix of...

Electric boilers vs oil boilers for off-grid heating

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Electric boilers vs oil boilers for off gas grid heating

If you live in a home that is off the gas grid, you’ll know that there are a wide range of options available to choose from to heat your home. There...

water underfloor heating vs electric underfloor heating

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Water underfloor heating vs electric underfloor heating

In this heating blog article, we will be walking you through both water underfloor heating and electric underfloor heating to help you decide what...

What is SAP 11 and why does it matter to electric heating specifiers

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What is SAP 11 and why does it matter to electric heating specifiers?

Over the next two years the government will be gearing up to overhaul the current Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) system for assessing the energy...

Traditional pre-spaced mesh mat vs heating & decoupling system

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Electric underfloor heating: Mesh mat vs heating & decoupling system

Deciding what is the best electric heating system to use for your project can often be confusing especially when many of them can effectively heat...

specifying and installing heated single towel rails

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A guide to specifying and installing heated single towel rails

There are many types of towel rails and they come in many different shapes and sizes. Towel rails provide an added bit of luxury to a bathroom at a...

Is a heat pump worth considering for your project

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Is a heat pump worth considering for my project? - A beginner’s guide

There has been and continues to be a lot of talk around heat pumps being the go-to low-carbon alternative for heating our homes and, to be fair,...

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What electric underfloor heating system should I choose?

So, you’ve completed your research on electric underfloor heating and have decided that it’s the perfect fit for your project. But, with so much...

ThermoSphere electric heating packaging

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Electric heating is getting a new wrap

As a leading British manufacturer of electric heating, ThermoSphere are not only committed to leading the charge in changing the way homes are...

tile over electric underfloor heating

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How to tile over electric underfloor heating in 2023

Tiled floors are the most common floor finishes to have over electric underfloor heating and for good reason. Electric underfloor heating is more...

New ThermoSphere Membrane Cable

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New underfloor heating cable with a big difference

70% of faults with an electric underfloor heating installation occur around the cold tail joint of the heating cable. This not only causes a headache...

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What’s the best electric radiator to buy?

If you are considering electric radiators as a heating option for your renovation or new build project, then you’re probably thinking about what is...

eco and cost-saving home improvements 2023

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What are the eco and cost-saving home improvements for 2023?

In our third instalment of looking at the findings of the Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report 2023, we focus on both the sustainable and...

cost of living affecting tradespeople

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How the cost-of-living is affecting tradespeople?

We often talk about how the cost-of-living is impacting homeowners, especially when it comes to heating homes. But what kind of impact is the...

home improvement trends 2023

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What are the home improvement trends for 2023?

It’s that time of year again when Rated People launch their much-anticipated Home Improvement Trends Report. So, if you are a homeowner or a...

How to save with electric heating

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How to save money when running electric heating

When looking at different heating systems for your home, running costs play a big factor as to which system you decide upon. Even though it is worse...

Common underfloor heating thermostat mistakes

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The common mistakes people make with underfloor heating thermostats

When it comes to controlling your electric underfloor heating there are things you should do to get the most out of it. Unfortunately, we see a few...